Religion

Ludhiana’s Khalsa Institute for Women Marks Teej with Festive Events

The Khalsa Institute and Management Technology for Women in Ludhiana observed the Teej festival, organizing cultural performances and traditional rituals for its students and staff.

19 Aug 2026

SGPC backs Punjab bandh, postpones executive panel meeting

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has announced its support for a statewide bandh in Punjab and has moved its upcoming executive panel meeting to a later date.

19 Aug 2026

Temple stampede in India claims at least 14 lives

A crowd crush at an Indian temple has resulted in at least 14 fatalities, officials said.

19 Aug 2026

Maharashtra erupts in vibrant celebrations as Gudhi Padwa marks Marathi New Year

Gudhi Padwa, the first day of the Marathi calendar, was observed with great enthusiasm across Maharashtra, heralding the start of the new year.

19 Aug 2026

Non-Muslims Appointed to Manipur’s Waqf Board

A recent development sees non‑Muslim members included in the Manipur Waqf Board, marking a notable shift in the board’s composition.

19 Aug 2026

Ninth batch of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to enter India today, says Uttarakhand government

The Uttarakhand government announced that the ninth group of pilgrims on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will cross into India today.

19 Aug 2026

Lahore to Host Basant Festival 2027 from March 12‑14

The Basant kite‑flying festival will be held in Lahore between March 12 and 14, 2027, as reported by Daily Excelsior.

19 Aug 2026

200 Guards Test Jump on 91‑ft Mahakaleshwar Temple Overbridge, Owaisi Queries PWD Response

A 91‑foot foot overbridge built for Nagpanchami crowds at Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar temple was subjected to a jumping test by about 200 security personnel, prompting questions from MP Asaduddin Owaisi and a response from the Public Works Department.

19 Aug 2026

Is Ashwatthama Still Roaming Earth? Exploring the 5,000‑Year Mystery

Aaj Tak revisits the age‑old legend that Lord Krishna’s curse granted Ashwatthama immortality, prompting speculation about his present whereabouts.

19 Aug 2026

ક્રિકેટર અક્ષર પટેલે અંબાજી મંદિરમાં પરિવાર સાથે ભવ્ય સ્વાગત અને આશીર્વાદ મેળવ્યા

અક્ષર પટેલ અને પરિવાર અંબાજી મંદિર પહોંચીને મંદિર ટ્રસ્ટનું સ્વાગત મેળવ્યા, ત્યારબાદ વિવિધ મંદિરોનું દર્શન કરીને ભટ્ટજી મહારાજનું આશીર્વાદ મેળવ્યું.

19 Aug 2026

Rajkot mandates 5x5‑ft info boards for Janmashtami fair under new 15‑point SOP

The Gujarat municipal authority has issued a 15‑document standard operating procedure for Janmashtami fair organizers in Rajkot, requiring a 5‑by‑5‑foot information board at each stall.

19 Aug 2026

Non-Muslim Members Join Manipur Waqf Board, says Imphal Times

The Imphal Times reports that the Manipur Waqf Board now includes members who are not Muslim.

19 Aug 2026