Patna, April 3 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday inaugurated his ambitious dream project, the Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa, in Vaishali. Amid the chanting of Vedic mantras, the Chief Minister performed traditional rituals within the museum complex, offering flowers and paying obeisance to Lord Buddha.The museum is expected to provide a renewed global identity to Bihar’s rich Buddhist heritage.Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary was also present on the occ…
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New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Thursday, laid the foundation stone for a Foot Over Bridge (FOB) to be constructed near Ladakh Budh Vihar on Outer Ring Road at Kashmere Gate at an estimated cost of Rs 3 crore. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the project marks an important step towards fulfilling a long-standing demand of local residents.She noted that the bridge will enable citizens visiting Ladakh Budh Vihar and the Monastery Market to cross…
Patna, Feb 7 (IANS) Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday described Bihar as the land of knowledge, saying the state has played a historic role in shaping global thought and democratic traditions.Speaking on the occasion of the Foundation Day of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, he said, “Lord Buddha preached Buddhism to the world from this land. We have a lot to learn from Bihar, and the people of the state are excellent orators.””When Biharis are in the Assembly, there…
Colombo, Feb 5 (IANS) Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi met Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti in Colombo on Thursday, discussing collaboration through connecting industries of Gujarat and Sri Lanka for exploring opportunities in investment and industrial development in the island nation. In a statement shared on X, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka stated, “Gujarat Governor Shri Acharya Devvrat and D…
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Marking a first, the Holy Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha reached Sri Lanka on Wednesday, aboard an Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft for a historic international exposition, marking a significant moment in cultural and spiritual ties between the two nations. The relics were received at the Sri Lankan airport by Sri Lankan Minister of Religious & Cultural Affairs Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi and Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils & Local Government…
Vadodara/Gandhinagar, Feb 3 (IANS) Gujarat will take centre stage in India’s cultural diplomacy as senior officials from the state lead the Indian delegation for the exposition of the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka. The Relics, currently housed at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Vadodara, will be on public display at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo from February 4 to 10, returning to India on February 11, government officials said on Monday.The delegation wi…
Colombo, Feb 2 (IANS) Underlining India’s commitment to fostering Buddhist diplomacy, spiritual outreach, and shared cultural heritage, the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha will be travelling to Sri Lanka for their first-ever international exposition, the High Commission of India in Colombo announced on Monday. The sacred initiative comes pursuant to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement and in continuation of India’s efforts to strengthen cultural and spiritual ties across borders.T…
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, on Monday, shared his reflections after visiting “The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One”, an international exposition showcasing the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha. The exhibition, which has drawn global attention for its spiritual and cultural significance, presents rare relics associated with the life and teachings of the Lord Buddha, offering visitors a profound encounter with one of the world’s most endurin…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted the initiatives undertaken by his government to develop sites associated with the heritage of Lord Buddha in India and across the world, while also emphasising efforts to connect the present generation with Buddhist traditions and values.The Prime Minister inaugurated the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics associated with Bhagwan Buddha at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in Delhi.Addressing the ga…