Religion News – Newsletter for November 4, 2010

Obama visit will reflect Diwali spirit: envoy

NEW DELHI – President Barack Obama’s visit “will reflect the spirit of Diwali as it symbolizes the warm, close and strong shared values between the US and India”, the American ambassador said Thursday.

“I already sense that the people of India will welcome him with the incredible warmth, grace and goodwill I have seen in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Obama visit will reflect Diwali spirit: envoy.

Security tightened in Delhi for a safe Diwali

NEW DELHI – Delhi Police are on their toes to keep the capital safe and secure this Diwali. Extra police personnel have been deployed in various parts of the city, especially markets and malls, an official said.

“Strict checking is done on the roads as an increase in the number of drunk driving cases …. Source  : Security tightened in Delhi for a safe Diwali.

Metro crowded due to ‘Dhan Teras’

NEW DELHI – Some Delhi Metro stations witnessed a huge rush Wednesday evening owing to the Dhan Teras festival, leading to snags and minor delays in movement of trains which overflowed with commuters.

Managing the crowd was very difficult today. The numbers were overwhelming; we had to let men into the reserved ladies coaches, said … Read more >>.

Metro service to end at 8 p.m. Diwali

NEW DELHI – Delhi Metro will close its services on all six routes at 8 p.m. on Diwali.

Friday’s last train will start at 8 from Dilshad Garden, Rithala, Saritar Vihra, Jahangirpuri, Huda City Centre, Central Secretariat, Dwarka Sector-21, Noida city centre, Yamuna Bank, Anand Vihar, Inderlok and Mundka.
“The service will …. Source  : Metro service to end at 8 p.m. Diwali.

Sri Lankan cardinal calls for peace

COLOMBO – A newly appointed Catholic cardinal called Wednesday on the Sri Lankan government to speed up a search for a political solution to the country’s long-standing ethnic tensions, which led to a 26-year military conflict.

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, testifying before a commission investigating alleged war crimes committed at the end of the conflict, said …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Abhishek likely to unveil 108-ft Hanuman idol in Shimla

SHIMLA – Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan will be present along with Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal at the unveiling ceremony of a 108-foot-high idol of Hindu god Hanuman in this Himachal Pradesh town Thursday, an official said Wednesday.

“Abhishek is coming on a private visit and will fly-in on a chartered flight Thursday morning,” Deputy …. Original source  : Abhishek likely to unveil 108-ft Hanuman idol in Shimla.

Meira Kumar extends Diwali greetings

NEW DELHI – Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar Wednesday prayed for the prosperity of India and greeted people on the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights to be celebrated Friday.

In her message, she said: “On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I convey my warmest greetings to everyone in India and abroad.
She … Read more >>.

Catch the last Metro ride at 8 p.m. on Diwali

NEW DELHI – Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will close its services on all the six lines three hours ahead of the usual schedule on Diwali.

The last train on Friday will start at 8 p.m. from terminal stations of all the six lines — Dilshad Garden, Rithala, Jahangir Puri, Huda City Centre, … Read more : Catch the last Metro ride at 8 p.m. on Diwali.

Delhi Lt Governor extends Diwali greetings

NEW DELHI – Lieutenant Governor Tejendra Khanna Wednesday wished peace, good health, happiness and prosperity to the people of Delhi ahead of Diwali.

I hope the auspicious festival of lights will enlighten the minds and hearts of all citizens so that they live in mutual harmony and contribute positively towards societal and national development, he … Read more >>.