RBI query on temples` gold stocks sparks protest in Kerala

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 16:06

Some right-wing Hindu outfits in Kerala have come out in the open against the Reserve Bank, which had written letters to some of the leading Hindu temples in the state last month seeking to collect data on the gold or bullion reserves with them.

RBI query on gold stock in temples evokes Hindu outfits` ire

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 16:06

A query issued by Reserve Bank of India to major temple boards in Kerala asking them to provide details of their gold stocks has evoked ire of Hindu outfits in the state.

Kerala temples asked to give details of gold they have

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 20:33

Temple boards in Kerala have received a letter from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seeking details of the stock of gold in their possession, a temple board official said Thursday.

PIL filed in HC on treating temple priests as govt employees

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 21:39

A retired temple `archaka` has filed a PIL in the Madras High Court Bench here seeking to declare all temple workers including priests as government employees and provide them service benefits, such as pension.

BJP to oppose govt move to take over gold from temples: Swamy

Last Updated: Saturday, August 31, 2013, 20:15

The BJP will oppose government`s reported move to take into possession the gold belonging to some temples in a bid to mitigate the crisis caused by the yellow metal, Subramanian Swamy, former union minister and BJP leader said.

`Temples destroyed in Goa by Portuguese were not Hindu`

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 14:07

Temples destroyed by proselytizing 15th century Portuguese colonials were not Hindu places of worship but belonged to "independent cults and religions which were often at war with each other".

Sri Lankan Buddhist pilgrims get nod to visit Bodh Gaya

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 20:11

Sri Lankan Buddhist pilgrims got the green signal to visit the Mahabodhi temple in India, four days after the government advised them to delay their departure.

Karnataka polls: Candidates make beeline to temples

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 11:44

The candidates in the fray are making a beeline to temples hoping for a divine swing in their favour.

Rush in Himachal temples for Chaitra Navratras

Last Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013, 11:06

Tens of thousands of devotees are assembling at prominent Hindu temples in Himachal Pradesh Thursday with the onset of the 10-day Chaitra Navratras.

KPC demands early enactment of Hindu Temple Bill, meets Governor

Last Updated: Monday, April 8, 2013, 19:31

Kashmiri Pandit Conference (KPC) organisation advocating cause of displaced Kashmiri Hindus called on JK Governor NN Vohra and demanded enactment of Hindu Temples, Shrines and Religious Places Bill.

J&K govt deliberately delaying passage of Temples

Last Updated: Sunday, April 7, 2013, 16:49

An organisation of Kashmiri Pandits on Sunday condemned the Jammu and Kashmir government for its "casual" approach towards the Hindu Temples and Shrines Bill.

Kashmiri Pandits demand passage of Temples Bill, hold protest

Last Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013, 17:11

An amalgamation of Kashmiri Pandit organisations, under the banner of Premnath Bhat Memorial Trust, Friday held a demonstration here demanding the passage of Hindu Shrines Bill.