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Monks from 12 different countries gather in Lumbini for fourth Lumbini International Tripitaka Chanting
Lumbini, March 5: Over five hundred monks from 12 different countries have gathered in Nepal's Lumbini for fourth edition of the International Tripitaka chanting ceremony that started from Wednesday.
Ordination ceremony for 500 novice monks underway in Nepal's Lumbini
Lumbini, March 5: Ordination ceremony for 500 novice monks, also known as Shramneras, is underway in the Maya Devi Temple complex of Lumbini, the birth place of Gautam Buddha.
China's brutal assault on Tibetan Buddhism sees over 1,000 monks expelled from Larung Gar Academy
Beijing, February 15: Chinese authorities have recently dealt a blow to the major hub of Tibetan Buddhist learning by expelling more than 1,000 Tibetan monks and nuns from the Larung Gar Buddhist Academy, according to individuals within Tibet.
Monkeypox: Karnataka govt declares free treatment for all
Bengaluru, Feb 15: The Karnataka government has declared free treatment for all persons affected with the monkeypox disease.
Faced with increased crop-destruction and simian menace, Nepal lawmaker suggests selling monkeys to China
Kathmandu, February 10: A lawmaker from Nepal's lower house has suggested that the government should sell monkeys to China as a solution to growing problem of crop destructions and menace across the country.
Conflict in Congo hampers monkeypox fight: Africa CDC
Addis Ababa, Jan 31: The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned that the worsening humanitarian situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) hampers the fight against the spread of monkeypox in the region.
Here's what Sobhita Dhulipala does 'when in Delhi'
Mumbai, Jan 24: Actress Sobhita Dhulipala has shared a glimpse of what she is doing in Delhi and it involves a selfie.
'No need to panic', says K'taka govt on Monkeypox case
Bengaluru, Jan 23: A case of Monkeypox (MPox) was confirmed on 22nd January 2025 by the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune in a 40-year-old male in Mangaluru, a native of Karkala in Udupi district, an official of the Karnataka Department of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday.
Mpox: Bengaluru reports 1st case of 2025 in 40-year-old man with travel history
New Delhi, Jan 23: A 40-year-old man from Bengaluru with travel history to Dubai has reportedly tested positive for Mpox.
Uganda receives 2,000 doses of monkeypox vaccines from Africa CDC
Kampala, Jan 17: Uganda has received 2,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine from the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) for a prevention campaign to be launched next month, a senior government official said on Friday.
Sobhita is ecstatic as 'Monkey Man' gets BAFTA nod: Am I dreaming or what
Mumbai, Jan 17: Actress Sobhita Dhulipala is over-the-moon as her film “Monkey Man” got a BAFTA nod and tops Rotten Tomatoes Best Reviewed movie.
Chitrangda Singh shares a glimpse of new 'lunch guest on set'
Mumbai, Jan 15: Actress Chitangda Singh shared a glimpse of a visitor she had on sets during lunch time.
Over 1200 Buddhist monks from across the world gather in Odisha to participate in first Guru Padmasambhava Chanting Program
Jajpur, January 13: Over 1200 monks from around the world have gathered in Odisha to attend the first Guru Padmasambhava Chanting Program which began on Sunday and will continue till January 16.
Pedalling for the Planet: Bahubali Baba's epic cycling journey from Punjab to Kumbh Mela
Prayagraj, January 12: In a remarkable display of devotion to the environment, Bahubali Baba, a monk from Punjab, cycled to the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, planting trees and spreading awareness about climate change along the way.
Sierra Leone confirms first Mpox case after global health alert
Freetown, Jan 11: Sierra Leone has recorded its first case of monkeypox, also known as Mpox, since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared it a public health emergency of international concern in August last year, the country's health authorities have announced.
Zambia reports fourth monkeypox case
Lusaka, Jan 4: Zambia's health authorities have reported the country's fourth case of monkeypox, also known as mpox.