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21 Aug 2020

SC allows Paryushana prayers in three Jain temples in Mumbai

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed devotees to offer Paryushana prayers in three Jain temples in Mumbai, following guidelines, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The apex court permitted devotees to visit Jain temples at Dadar, Byculla and Chembur on the last two days of Paryushana on August 22 and 23. The apex court said that the Centre`s SOP on opening religious places should be followed.

Mahavir Jayanti

29 Mar 2018

Mahavir Jayanti 2018: WhatsApp, Text, Facebook messages for your loved ones

Here's wishing the readers a happy Mahavir Jayanti!

07 Sep 2016

Aamir Khan says Micchami Dukkadam – Here’s why

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan used the same phrase ‘Micchami Dukkadam’ to seek forgiveness from anyone and everyone, whom he may have hurt in any way.

Paryushan Parva

06 Sep 2016

Paryushan Parva: PM Narendra Modi calls for unity, harmony as Jain festival ends - Read his message

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished the followers of Jain religion on the last day of 'Paryushan Parva'.

30 Sep 2015

Man killed by mob for allegedly eating, storing beef in Dadri near Delhi

In yet another incident highligting growing intolerance among people, a 50-year-old man was killed by a mob on Monday night in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh over alleged rumours that his family consumed and stored beef in their house, reports said on Wednesday.

22 Sep 2015

After beef, will vegetables be also banned during Bakr-Eid festival?

In the backdrop of a blanket ban on slaughter of cows, bulls and bullocks, a Bangalore based short filmmaker, in a sarcastic way, has allegedly filed a petition asking the government "to ban vegetables also on the occasion of Muslim festival Bakr-Eid".

17 Sep 2015

SC refuses to stay Bombay HC order, says meat ban can't be forced down people's throat

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to stay the recent Bombay High Court order on meat ban in Mumbai on September 17 (today).

13 Sep 2015

Why did meat sale ban row erupt this year only, asks Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said the controversy over ban on meat sale during Jain festival 'Paryushan' has ended as far as his party is concerned, but sought to know why it erupted this year.

12 Sep 2015

Now, Haryana authorities impose meat ban during Jain festival

Joining the list of authorities that have prohibited meat sale in view of religious observances, Fatehabad Municipal Council (FMC) has banned the slaughter of animals for nine days on account of the Jain 'Paryushan Parv' festival.

11 Sep 2015

Under fire from Bombay HC, BMC cuts 'regressive' meat ban in Mumbai to two days

Amid a raging controversy over the four-day meat ban in Mumbai, the civic authorities on Friday decided to reduce the number of days to two.

11 Sep 2015

Govt should not dictate what a person should eat: CPI

Taking strong objection to meat ban imposed by some BJP-ruled states on account of a Jain festival, CPI on Friday demanded the governments to ensure that they don't dictate what a person should eat and at what time.

10 Sep 2015

Meat ban triggers political row in Mumbai; HC says not feasible to stop sale

Meat spilled over from dinner tables to streets as hundreds of political activists on Thursday protested the four-day meat ban here during a Jain festival, even as the Bombay High Court raised its eyebrows at the ban.

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