Jain News

Idol, parasol stolen from Digambar Jain temple

Details: Published: Sunday, 20 January 2013 00:38

GURGAON, January 19, 2013: Thieves stole a parasol and an idol from a Digambar Jain temple located in Hans Enclave near Rajiv Chowk. On the received complaint, the Sadarpolice have lodged an FIR. According to police, Dinesh Jain, a resident of Delhi, has lodged a complaint with the Sadar police station about the theft. In his complaint, he stated that he has a piece of land near Rajiv Chowk, where he maintains a Digambar Jain Mandir.

Death of Jain monks sparks violent outbursts across state

Details: Published: Sunday, 06 January 2013 13:25

Bharuch, January 5, 2013: Wide spread protests have been reported following the mowing down of two Jain monks by a truck near Asuria village located nine kilometres from Bharuch on Tuesday. Stone pelting on the police and subsequent lathi charge took place during their Palkhi Yatra in Bharuch on Wednesday.