BODH GAYA
Pema Khandu inaugurates Buddha relic exposition at Tawang Monastery after 13 years
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu attended the inauguration of the sacred relics of Lord Buddha. The relics, returning after thirteen years, will travel through three districts for devotees. Chief Minister Khandu expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for supporting the event and promoting the state's cultural potential. A new Arunachal Buddhist Confederation will be established to unite local Buddhist traditions and institutions.
Architect fights to save India's past, built on 'stone, tears and sweat'
For over thirty years, Abha Narain Lambah has dedicated her life to preserving India’s rich cultural heritage, focusing on ancient temples and colonial structures at risk from rapid urbanisation. By fostering partnerships among community organizations and private donors, she leads restoration efforts.
IndiGo to launch twice-weekly direct flights between Gaya and Bangkok from October 26
IndiGo will launch twice-weekly non-stop flights between Gaya and Bangkok from October 26, connecting Bodh Gaya directly with Thailand’s capital. Operating on Mondays and Thursdays, the service is expected to support Buddhist pilgrimage, tourism and Bihar’s hospitality sector.
Supreme Court agrees to examine plea to repeal Bodh Gaya temple law
The Supreme Court has agreed to review a petition seeking the repeal of the Bodh Gaya Temple Act of 1949, advocating for its replacement with a central law to better manage the Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar.
SC refuses to entertain plea challenging Bodh Gaya Temple Act; asks petitioner to move HC
The Supreme Court declined to hear a petition against the Bodh Gaya Temple Act of 1949. The court suggested the petitioner approach the High Court instead. The Act focuses on better management of the Mahabodhi Temple. Upendra Kushwaha previously sought amendments to transfer management to Buddhists.
Hyatt Place debuts in Bihar with Hyatt Place Bodh Gaya
Varun Saraf, managing director, Saraf Hotels Enterprises said the company is delighted to introduce the second Hyatt Place hotel in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bodh Gaya, after Hampi.
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Jamaat-ul Mujahideen Bangladesh operative from Assam involved in Bodh Gaya blast arrested in Kolkata
In past terror outfit JMB had set up Assam module. Several of its operative was arrested.
NIA arrests top JMB terrorists for involvement in blasts in Bodh Gaya, Burdwan
Another accused Adil alias Assadullah, a resident of village Elisabad in district Murshidabad of West Bengal, was also arrested on Tuesday by a NIA team from Auto Stand near Cantonment Railway Station of Bengaluru.
Top leader of Bangaldesh-based militant outfit held in Bengaluru
The world-renowned Buddhist pilgrimage town of Bodh Gaya was earlier rocked by a series of blasts on July 7, 2013.
Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha visits Bodh Gaya; offers prayer at Mahabodhi Temple
Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha today visited Bodh Gaya and offered prayer at Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar's Gaya district.
Narendra Modi to visit Bodh Gaya on Saturday
Modi will travel to Bodh Gaya in Bihar, visiting one of the most important pilgrimage sites of Buddhists and the place where Lord Buddha obtained enlightenment.
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena visits Mahabodhi temple
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena today visited Bodh Gaya and offered prayers under the Mahabodhi tree where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment.
BJP rubbishes Nitish Kumar claim on foreign tourists inflow
Rubbishing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's claim about growth in inflow of foreign tourists in Bodh Gaya, BJP said that figures tell a different story.
BJP rubbishes Nitish claim on foreign tourists inflow
The sharp fall in the foreign tourists' inflow in Bodh Gaya by 97,000 last year in comparison to figures a year earlier clearly spoke volume about impact of the serial blasts in the temple town, he said.
Bodh Gaya blasts: NIA denies arresting suspected IM cadre
A suspected member of banned outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) has been interrogated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with its probe in Bodh Gaya serial blasts.
Suspected IM activist held in connection with Bodh Gaya blasts
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) activist in connection with Bodh Gaya serial blasts.
Terror cases of Patna, Bodh Gaya and Bangalore solved: Sushilkumar Shinde
The three terror incidents that took place in Patna, Bangalore and Bodh Gaya this year have been solved, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde today said.
NIA dismayed over Jharkhand Police divulging details of Ranchi seizures
“Preliminary investigation into the Patna blasts shows the same group in the Bodh Gaya serial blasts is involved,” the Bihar DGP said.
'Definitive leads' of Indian Mujahideen role in Bodh Gaya blasts
Security agencies probing the recent blasts in Bihar today claimed to have got "definitive leads" about the role of banned terror group Indian Mujahideen (IM) in the Bodh Gaya blasts in July this year.
Security agencies suspect link between Bodh Gaya, Patna blasts
They said the arrested persons were being questioned for their role in the Bodh Gaya blasts on July 7. No one was killed in those blasts.
Two suspects picked up for Bodh Gaya serial blasts
Sharma clarified that the two suspects had neither been detained nor arrested by the Darbhanga police, but they were picked up on the NIA's directive.
Mayawati blames Centre, Bihar government for Bodh Gaya blasts
Mayawati today strongly condemned serial bomb blasts in Bodh Gaya and blamed the Centre and Bihar government for the explosions.
Four released in Bodh Gaya blasts case
Four persons, including a woman, who were detained for questioning in connection with the Bodh Gaya bomb blasts, were released today.
Devotees throng Bodh Gaya temple as it reopens to public
Thousands of people thronged the temple immediately after the gate was opened at 6 PM, Arvind Singh, a member of BTMC, said.
Security of Dalai Lama's office beefed up after Bodh Gaya blasts
The security of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama's official palace and nearby Tsuglagkhang temple here was beefed up today.
Will not allow a Bamiyan here: Sushma Swaraj
"India is the land of Buddha. We will not allow a Bamiyan (in Afghanistan)) here," Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj today said after the Bodh Gaya blasts.
Terror strikes Bodh Gaya, serial blasts rock Mahabodhi Temple
Terror struck the temple town of Bodh Gaya in Bihar, as nine serial explosions rocked the Mahabodhi Temple complex on Sunday morning.
Prime Minister condemns terror strike in Bodh Gaya
Manmohan Singh strongly condemned the terror strike on the Mahabodhi Temple and said such attacks on religious places will "never be tolerated".
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