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(Search results - 88)IndiaJul 22, 2019, 12:16 PM IST
Hindu priest attacked near temple in New York, rushed to hospital
Swami Harish Chander Puri near the Shiv Shakti Peeth in Glen Oaks, New York, in the US, was attacked. Police arrested 52-year-old Sergio Gouveia in connection with the attack. Probe is on to ascertain if it is a hate crime.
IndiaJul 20, 2019, 6:43 PM IST
Kerala priests call off hunger strike against cardinal George Alencherry’s reinstatement
A group of Kerala priests staged a hunger strike, seeking action against cardinal George Alencherry on Thursday. The priests stated that cardinal George Alencherry was accused in 14 cases and must not be allowed to continue to be in charge of the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese.
IndiaJul 20, 2019, 6:36 PM IST
Kerala: Catholic priest fasts during Ramzan, reads Ramayana every year
Father Roy Joseph Vadakkan’s openness in accepting practices of all religions may surprise you. The Catholic priest has the habit of fasting during Ramzan and reading the Ramayana every year
IndiaJul 18, 2019, 8:05 PM IST
Kerala priests stage hunger strike to protest cardinal George Alencherry’s reinstatement
Kerala priests staged a hunger strike demanding that cardinal George Alencherry not be allowed to continue as in-charge of the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese. Alencherry was removed from the post after allegations of him being involved in a land scam case surfaced.
IndiaJul 4, 2019, 12:57 PM IST
Same-sex marriage: Cousin sisters enter into wedlock at Varanasi temple
The girls were wearing jeans and t-shirts and wore a red dupatta on their head as worn by the brides. The priest solemnised the marriage and those visiting the temple watched the ritual in awe
IndiaJun 29, 2019, 2:54 PM IST
Kerala priests protest Vatican's decision to restore Alencherry
The Syro-Malabar Church has over 30 dioceses in India, US, Canada, Australia and Britain, serving over five million faithful.
IndiaJun 28, 2019, 1:19 PM IST
Kerala priest builds cabin homes for Idukki flood victims
A Kerala priest has built 15 cabin homes to help flood victims. Thousands of people had lost their homes and hopes during floods that ravaged Kerala in August last year.
IndiaJun 12, 2019, 8:41 PM IST
Kerala communist govt to withdraw award given to cartoon on rape-accused Franco Mulakkal after protests
The cartoon showed former Bishop Franco Mulakkal with the holy stick carrying undergarments on it. Kerala Catholic Bishops Conference, in its Facebook post, alleged that the LDF government has undermined priesthood in a vulgar manner by awarding the cartoonist.
IndiaJun 8, 2019, 6:08 PM IST
Bengaluru: Priests take hi-tech route to appease rain Gods
Bengaluru priests have sent tongues wagging after a picture of them went viral in which they can be seen performing a ritual while holding their phones. Netizens are having a field day looking at these pictures and commenting witty captions.
IndiaMay 5, 2019, 5:48 PM IST
Thieves steal silver crown weighing 1.5 kilograms from temple in Kolar
The priest of the Venkataramana Temple in Kolar’s Srinivasapura was shocked to see the silver crown weighing 1.5 kg and the money in the hundi missing on Sunday morning
IndiaMay 1, 2019, 12:32 PM IST
Father Omana: Only Kerala woman priest retires from service
Father Omana joined Kerala United Theological Seminary at Kannammoola in Thiruvananthapuram in 1990
IndiaApr 29, 2019, 5:25 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Case solved after 104 years as 700-year-old missing idol found in former priest’s house
After 104 years, a stolen idol from a temple in Madurai’s Nagakkadai street has been found in former priest’s house. His grandson informed police about the whereabouts of the 700-year-old idol
IndiaApr 24, 2019, 4:01 PM IST
Terrorist attack in Sri Lanka: Chennai, Mysuru hold special prayers for victims
Entire nation is mourning the death of over 300 people in bomb blasts in Sri Lanka. Here is how India paid tributes to the victims of the bomb blasts
IndiaApr 12, 2019, 8:18 PM IST
Income Tax raid in Hassan temple: God will curse you, says Kumaraswamy
Income Tax officials have raided Haradanahalli Shiva temple in Hassan district that is frequented by former prime minister, JD(S) chief HD Deve Gowda.
IndiaApr 9, 2019, 2:06 PM IST
Sister Abhaya murder case: High court tells priest, nun to face trial
Sister Abhaya was found dead in a well at St Pius Convent in Kottayam on March 27, 1992. The Kerala high court has now ordered prime accused Father Thomas M Kottur and Sister Sephy to face trial.