Turmoil poisons joy of Ramadan in Egypt

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 12:44

Protesters against Morsi took to the streets June 30 to demand his ouster for maladministration since he came to power a year ago.

Modi says `Ramzan Mubarak` to Muslims

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 14:39

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Thursday greeted the Muslims at the beginning of the holy month of Ramzan, a move that invited criticism from the Congress, which said," they will do anything to get votes".

Amid prayer and penance, Ramadan begins in Kashmir

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 12:22

The holy month of Ramadan started here on Thursday as Muslims thronged mosques for morning prayers after beginning their day-long fast.

Ramzan fasting begins in Kerala from today

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 11:34

The holy month of Ramzan begins on Wednesday in Kerala with the sighting of the new moon at Wayanad.

Delhi govt calls for proper arrangements during Ramzan

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 21:36

Delhi government on Monday asked Delhi Jal Board, BSES and Delhi Police to make proper arrangements during the fasting month of Ramzan.

Because of SC ruling panchayat poll will be held: Buddhadeb

Last Updated: Sunday, July 7, 2013, 20:23

It is only because of the Supreme Court ruling that panchayat elections is going to take place in West Bengal, veteran CPI-M leader and former Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee said on Sunday.

Step up security for Ramzan, Sawan: UP govt to DMs

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 20:28

The Uttar Pradesh government has directed district magistrates and police chiefs to take the steps necessary for maintaining peace and order during the coming holy months of `Ramzan` and `Sawan`.

Tamil Nadu mosques to get 4000 tonnes of rice

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 11:42

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Friday approved the supply of 4,000 tonnes of rice to mosques across the state to be used for preparing meals consumed to break the fast during the ensuing Ramzan season.

State responsible for panchayat poll in Ramzan

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 21:44

The Left Front on Monday accused the West Bengal government of being solely responsible for pancahayat poll dates coinciding with the Muslim fasting month of Ramzan.

NGO moves SC for keeping West Bengal panchayat polls free of Ramzan

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 21:23

An NGO on Monday approached Supreme Court seeking re-scheduling of panchayat polls in West Bengal to keep it free from the period of Ramzan, which is likely to start from July 10.

Bengal may approach SC to seek panchayat polls before Ramzan

Last Updated: Saturday, June 29, 2013, 20:09

With the WB panchayat polls slated to be held during Ramzan, the ruling Trinamool Congress it might approach the Supreme Court to conclude the exercise before the Muslim holy month, which begins in the second week of July.

Hollywood star Steven Seagal visits Chechnya

Last Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013, 09:28

Steven Seagal spent some time with Ramzan Kadyrov, the former militant fighter who now heads Chechnya, in the latest in a series of visits by Western celebrities to the volatile Russian republic.