Religion News – Newsletter for January 25, 2011

Gujarat not to aid rebuilding riot-damaged religious buildings

Gandhinagar, Jan 24 ((IANS) Making its policy clear on the issue of granting aid to religious structures damaged in the 2002 riots, the Gujarat government Monday told the state high court that it will not provide any financial aid to them.

The government pleader, P.K. Jani conveyed this to the first bench comprising Chief …. Original article  : Gujarat not to aid rebuilding riot-damaged religious buildings.

Court asks police to maintain peace during Shia procession

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Monday asked police to ensure peace in communally-sensitive Aliganj area near Qanati Masjid in south Delhi in view of Chehlum procession to be taken out Tuesday by members of the Shia community.

Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw also allowed the mosque management to install a temporary screen at the …. Original article  : Court asks police to maintain peace during Shia procession.