UP: Jairam Ramesh shown black flags for temple remark

Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 20:44

Jairam Ramesh was shown black flags by a group of saffron activists in protest against his remark that there are more temples than toilets in India.

500-year-old skulls found in Mexico

Last Updated: Monday, October 8, 2012, 11:08

Archaeologists in Mexico have discovered the largest number of skulls ever found in one offering at the most sacred temples of the Aztec empire, dating back to more than 500 years.

Bangla PM assures Buddhists of action against temple attackers

Last Updated: Saturday, October 6, 2012, 22:39

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina assured Buddhists of stern action against perpetrators of attacks on their temples and homes in southeastern Bangladesh and promised to rebuild the damaged shrines.

We respect sanctity of every religious place: Cong

Last Updated: Saturday, October 6, 2012, 19:15

Congress appeared to disapprove of Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh for his comment that there are more temples in the country than toilets.

‘Over 200 temples in J&K have suffered damage’

Last Updated: Thursday, October 4, 2012, 13:19

J&K government on thursday said over 200 temples in the Valley have suffered damage over the years but there were no encroachments on any of the temple lands.

Bangla court demands explanation over anti-Buddhist violence

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 22:35

Nearly 300 people have been arrested for their suspected involvement in the attacks.

B`desh police arrest 300 for attacks on Buddhist temples

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 2, 2012, 18:27

Nearly 300 people have been arrested in Bangladesh for their suspected involvement in attacks on 11 Buddhist temples over an anti-Islam post on Facebook.

Bangladeshi Muslims fume over burnt Quran pic on Facebook

Last Updated: Monday, October 1, 2012, 09:14

Fuming over a picture of burnt Quran posted on Facebook, Bangladeshi Muslims, numbering thousands, torched at least 10 Buddhist temples and 40 homes on Sunday.

Over 59,000 KPs living outside Kashmir: Govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 19:41

Of the total of 430 temples which existed before migration, 260 of them are intact, 170 were damaged and 90 others renovated.

Archaeologists restore 11th century temples

Last Updated: Thursday, June 28, 2012, 11:28

Archaeologists have successfully restored the 11th century temples at Hottal in Nanded district of Maharashtra, dating back to the Kalyani-Chalukya era.