Religion News – Newsletter for March 1, 2011
State not informed on clean chit to Karmapa: Dhumal
SHIMLA - Even as the central government is believed to have given a clean chit to Tibetan religious leader Karmapa on the recovery of unaccounted currency from his monastery, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Tuesday said the state was not informed in this regard.
Replying to a question by Congress member Kaul Singh .... Original article on Gaea Times at : State not informed on clean chit to Karmapa: Dhumal.
Religion News – Newsletter for February 28, 2011
Pranab invokes the gods
NEW DELHI - Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee invoked the gods Monday while presenting the budget for 2011-12, appealing to Indra, the god of rains, and Saraswati, the goddess of learning.
The invocation brought some levity in the packed Lok Sabha, listening attentively to the minister.
This is the sixth such exercise for the 75-year-old veteran .... Read the original article : here.
Religion News – Newsletter for February 27, 2011
The Karmapa case: Lies, plants and damage control (Comment)
Now that Ogyen Trinley Dorje, better known as the 17th Karmapa, has been cleared of money-laundering charges by the Indian government, it is in order to take a look at the inept handling of a matter of great national importance and religious sensitivity.
But first a recap: A random police check on a car carrying .... Original article : The Karmapa case: Lies, plants and damage control (Comment).
Religion News – Newsletter for February 26, 2011
Everest hero finds incredible religious treasure trove in Nepal
KATHMANDU - In 2004, two years after he climbed Mt Everest for the seventh time, American mountaineering legend Peter Athans took part in a charitable cataract operation project in northern Nepal that changed the lives of nearly 300 beneficiaries.
Today, the event has led to a stupendous discovery that, once fully understood, could throw light .... Source : Everest hero finds incredible religious treasure trove in Nepal.
Religion News – Newsletter for February 25, 2011
Judicial custody of Karmapa's aide, 6 others extended
DHARAMSALA - A Himachal Pradesh court Thursday extended the judicial custody of seven people, including the Karmapas aide Rubgi Chosang, also known as Shakti Lama, a police official said.
“The judicial custody of all the seven people arrested in connection with the Karmapa controversy was extended by Una’s Chief Judicial Magistrate Rajesh Tomar,” Superintendent of .... Read the original article : here.
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