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Devotees offer Easter midnight prayers, PM Modi extends wishes

News | April 04, 2021 10:22 IST

Easter midnight prayers were offered at a church in Chennai on April 03. Devotees offered prayers ensuring COVID norms are not flouted. Easter is celebrated with great zest by Christians across the globe as it marks Jesus Christ's resurrection. Easter marks the triumph of Christ over death and this also makes him the 'Son of God'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the countrymen on this auspicious day via Twitter. The tweet read, "Greetings on Easter! On this day, we remember the pious teachings of Jesus Christ. His emphasis on social empowerment inspires millions across the world."

PM Modi extends wishes to citizens on Easter

India | April 04, 2021 9:13 IST

President Ram Nath Kovind also extended his greetings to fellow citizens on the occasion of e Easter. Easter marks Jesus Christ's resurrection following his crucifixion on Good Friday.

This Easter try these unique recipes at your home to impress guests

Food | April 02, 2021 14:19 IST

With new lockdowns being announced on a daily basis across India, it may be difficult to celebrate Easter the traditional way this year, but to keep the celebrations alive, you can prepare these unique recipes at your home to impress guests.

Section 144 imposed in Goa ahead of Holi, Eid, Easter in light of increasing COVID-19 cases

COVID-19: Section 144 imposed in Goa ahead of Holi, Eid, Easter

India | March 28, 2021 9:31 IST

Amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases across the country, the Goa government has imposed section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure ahead of the festivals of Holi, Shab-e-Barat, Easter and Eid.

Sri Lanka Easter bombers had planned second attack, say police

World | April 20, 2020 13:22 IST

On April 21, 2019, three churches and three luxury hotels in Colombo were targeted in the series of coordinated suicide bombings, which apart from the victims also injured more than 500 people.

Katrina Kaif is all hearts for Kareena Kapoor's 'Easter bunnies' Taimur and Saif Ali Khan

Celebrities | April 13, 2020 13:02 IST

On Kareena Kapoor's latest Instagram post about Taimur and Saif Ali Khan being 'Easter bunnies,' Katrina Kaif gives an amazing reaction.

Happy Easter Sunday 2020: Significance, Quotes, Wishes, WhatsApp messages, Greetings, Images

Books & Culture | April 12, 2020 11:57 IST

Easter Sunday basically signifies the victory of good over evils, if you have been looking for some WhatsApp messages, greetings or quotes to wish this day to your dear ones, your search ends here.

May this Easter give us added strength to overcome COVID-19, tweets PM Modi

May this Easter give us added strength to overcome Coronavirus, tweets PM Modi

India | April 12, 2020 10:03 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took to Twitter and wished the country on Easter hoping that the country successfully overcomes the coronavirus pandemic and contributes towards a healthier planet.

Easter gives hope in our ‘darkest hour,’ despite fear: Pope Francis

World | April 12, 2020 7:42 IST

Easter offers a message of hope in people’s “darkest hour,” Pope Francis said, as he celebrated a late-night vigil Mass Saturday in St. Peter’s Basilica, with the public barred because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

16.8 million Americans out of work due to coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus Pandemic: 16.8 million Americans out of work; Easter celebrations move online

World | April 10, 2020 7:15 IST

A staggering 16.8 million Americans lost their jobs in just three weeks, a measure of how fast the coronavirus has brought world economies to their knees.

Easter Sunday attack suspects should be hanged: Sri Lankan President

World | July 17, 2019 17:27 IST

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has demanded death sentence to all the suspects arrested in connection with the Easter Sunday attacks, amid his differences with the governing coalition over reintroduction of capital punishment after four decades.

PM Modi visits church in Colombo; pays tribute to victims of the Easter Sunday bombings

World | June 09, 2019 14:11 IST

During his day-long visit, Prime Minister Modi will hold talks with President Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Leader of the Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa. A delegation of the main Tamil party - The Tamil National Alliance - is also e

Sri Lanka's face veil ban takes effect under new regulation after Easter bombings

World | April 29, 2019 19:49 IST

Muslim women in Sri Lanka will not be allowed to wear any form of face veils in public from Monday under new regulations announced by President Maithripala Sirisena who used emergency powers in the wake of the Easter Sunday bombings.

India condemns serial blasts in Sri Lanka; 'no place for such barbarism in our region', says PM Modi

World | April 21, 2019 14:30 IST

The deadly terror attack in Sri Lanka was also condemned by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who in "strongest terms" said, enemies of humanity cannot be allowed to succeed.

Delhi court dismisses Christian Michel's interim bail plea to celebrate Easter, says he may abscond

India | April 18, 2019 17:58 IST

A Delhi Court Thursday dismissed the plea of Christian Michel, alleged middleman arrested in the AgustaWestland chopper scam who sought 7-day interim bail to celebrate Easter with family, noting that he may tamper with evidence and abscond if released.