Religion News – Newsletter for November 7, 2010

RSS to stage nationwide protest rallies Wednesday

CHANDIGARH – The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will Wednesday stage rallies in defence of one of its leaders involved in the Ajmer blast case and against what it termed as the Congress-led central government’s anti-RSS and anti-Hindu religion politics.

“Senior leaders of the Congress-led UPA (United Progressive Alliance) government are unlawfully associating RSS with terrorism …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Islam distorted by a few extremists, Obama

MUMBAI – Islam is a great religion but there is a need to isolate those who have distorted its vision, US President Barack Obama told a huge gathering of college students here Sunday.

“We recognise this great religion…This great religion, in the hands of a few extremeists, has been distorted….One of the challenges we face … Original article on : Islam distorted by a few extremists, Obama.

Pope calls on Europe to ‘open itself to God’

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – Pope Benedict XVI launched a strong appeal to Europe to reclaim its Christian roots instead of confining religion to the private sphere.

“Europe must open itself to God,” the 83-year-old pontiff said Saturday at a mass he celebrated in the north-western town of Santiago de Compostela on the first day of …. Read the original article  : here.

Slight increase in Delhi’s pollution during Diwali-week

NEW DELHI – There was a marginal increase in air pollution in the capital during the Diwali-week, the Delhi government’s pollution monitoring body said Saturday.

“Carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide concentration have seen an increase during the week of Diwali in Delhi,” a statement by Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) said.
The rise has been …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Delhi Metro to make extra trips Sunday

NEW DELHI – Delhi Metro will run 453 extra trips on Bhai Duj Sunday, an official said Saturday.

“We are expecting extra rush as it is a weekend too,” a Metro spokesperson said. The Metro saw a 46 percent jump in footfall on Bhai Duj last year.
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Delhi Metro to make extra trips on Bhai Duj

NEW DELHI – Delhi Metro will make 453 extra trips on Bhai Duj Nov 7, an officials said Saturday.

“The Metro will provide extra 453 trips Sunday on all lines, as the national capital celebrates Bhai Duj. We are expecting extra rush as it is a weekend,” a Delhi Metro spokesperson said.
The Metro normally … Original source on Gaea Times at : Delhi Metro to make extra trips on Bhai Duj.

Delhi women to get free bus ride on Bhai Duj

NEW DELHI – Women in the national capital will be allowed to travel free in state-run public transport buses Sunday on the occasion of Bhai Duj, the Delhi government announced Saturday.

According to Transport Minister Arvinder Singh Lovely, women will be allowed free rides in all Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) ordinary and green low-floor …. Original source  : Delhi women to get free bus ride on Bhai Duj.

Unique Himachal ritual: Pelting stones to appease goddess

SHIMLA – A day after the festival of lights, a unique stone pelting fair was organised Saturday as part of an annual ritual in the former princely state of Dhami in Himachal Pradesh.

In local parlance it is known as “pattharon ka mela” (fair of stones). During the fair, male adults gathered in a ground … Read : Unique Himachal ritual: Pelting stones to appease goddess.