Politics

AIADMK supporters perform special prayers for Jayalalithaa's release

Chennai, Oct 14 (ANI): All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) cadres on Tuesday performed a special prayer, "Anga Prathikshanam" in the Vadapalani Murugan temple premises, for the release of party chief and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. About 51 cadres of AIADMK woman's wing headed by South Chennai District Secretary, Saraswathi Rangaswamy, along with hundreds of other cadres were present for the prayer offered for the release of their chief Jayalalithaa. The AIADMK Minister Valarmathi, MLA Kalairajan and Mayor Saidai Duraiswami were also seen in attendance in the temple.

Oct 14, 2014

Cyclone Hudhud: One lakh houses damaged in Odisha, restoration work on in full swing

Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that nearly one lakh houses have been damaged in the state due to Hudhud, along with roads and culverts. Meanwhile, the death toll in Andhra Pradesh has risen to 21. In Visakhapatnam, the restoration of power, telecommunications and water supply, besides rail lines and roads is going on in full swing.

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Devotees from all religions gather at shrine of Peer Monga Nath, upholding communal harmony

Jammu and Kashmir, Oct 14 (ANI): The socio-cultural ethos of Kashmir or Kashmiriyat is steeped in a tradition of religious tolerance, social harmony and brotherhood. It was influenced by the advent of saints in Kashmir in early 14th century. Saints were both popular and influential because they identified themselves with established traditions and never opposed the blending of different religious customs, practices and beliefs. As a result, they attracted many followers. Even today, several shrines dot the state, drawing people from different religions in large numbers. For instance there is the shrine of Peer Baba Monga Nath. Located 35 kms from Jammu in the border area of Satrayan village, the shrine attracts people from different communities. Peer Monga Nath was a true devotee of amity and brotherhood.

Oct 14, 2014

Muslims participate in Dusshera festivities, promote communal harmony

Bareilly, Oct 14 (ANI): India has a rich culture of traditions and festivals. And people here belonging to different communities celebrate every festival with great enthusiasm maintaining communal harmony between them. Bareilly is yet another place where the example is clearly visible. Here during the occasion of Dusshera, Hindu festival, Muslim children participate in a play dedicated to goddess Durga. The children dance and act in the play which portrays the story of Goddess Durga and Mahishasura. The celebrations like this depict love and fondness of people and respect for each other's religious beliefs which still exists in the country.

Oct 14, 2014