Police say at least 10 dead, 7 missing as river ferry sinks in CambodiaOctober 10th, 2009 At least 10 die as river ferry sinks in CambodiaPHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Police say at least 10 passengers have died after an overloaded river ferry capsized in a tributary of the Mekong River. Police Maj. Leng Sarum said the ferry, with 30 passengers on board, sank Saturday night in the northeastern province of Kratie.
17 die as overloaded ferry sinks in CambodiaOctober 10th, 2009 17 die as river ferry sinks in CambodiaPHNOM PENH, Cambodia — An overloaded river ferry capsized on its way to a Buddhist ceremony in Cambodia, killing 17 passengers in a tributary of the Mekong River, an official said Sunday. The boat was crammed with 30 passengers when it capsized in midstream in northeastern Kratie province, said Police Maj.
10 dead, 7 missing as river ferry sinks in CambodiaOctober 10th, 2009 10 die as river ferry sinks in CambodiaPHNOM PENH, Cambodia — At least 10 passengers died in Cambodia when an overloaded river ferry capsized in a tributary of the Mekong River, police said Sunday. Rescue workers were searching for seven other missing passengers Sunday, a police official said.
Archaeologists uncover ancient bath used by Temple pilgrims in JerusalemSeptember 23rd, 2009 Bath used by Temple pilgrims found in JerusalemJERUSALEM — Israeli archaeologists say they have uncovered a ritual bath in Jerusalem that was likely used by Jewish pilgrims coming to the temple two millenia ago. The bath is located next to the Temple Mount, the compound in Jerusalem's Old City where two Biblical Temples stood.
MoneyGram International to start transfers in CambodiaAugust 17th, 2009 MoneyGram to start transfers in CambodiaMILWAUKEE — Money transfer service MoneyGram International Inc. said Monday it will start its service in Cambodia, thanks to a new alliance with Advanced Bank of Asia, a growing bank in Cambodia.
Cambodia bans 'Miss Landmine' beauty pageant, saying it mocks the disabledAugust 3rd, 2009 Cambodia bans 'Miss Landmine' beauty pageantPHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The Cambodian government said Monday it will not allow a "Miss Landmine" beauty pageant to take place later this week, calling it an insult to the disabled. "The land mine beauty contest would make a mockery of Cambodia's land mine victims," said government spokesman Khieu Khanarith.
US architect to beautify Golden Temple surroundingsJuly 12th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Internationally acclaimed US-based architect Moshe Safdie will beautify the surroundings of the holiest of Sikh shrines, the Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple, in Amritsar city. Safdie, who has been involved in the unique Khalsa Heritage Centre (KHC) at Anandpur Sahib - the birth place of 'Khalsa Panth' in 1699 - will also give a facelift to the corridor (galiara) around the Golden Temple.
Cambodian authorities consider opening Angkor Wat temples at night for touristsJune 1st, 2009 Cambodia considers night hours for Angkor WatPHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia is considering opening the famed Angkor Wat temples at night to draw more tourists to the impoverished country, an official at the archaeological site said. Similar night tourism efforts have been introduced at other sites in Southeast Asia.
UK government decides to improve visitor facilities at Stonehenge in time for 2012 OlympicsMay 13th, 2009 UK government decides to improve Stonehenge siteLONDON — The British government Wednesday announced plans for major improvements at Stonehenge to be completed ahead of the 2012 Olympics, when hordes of visitors are expected. The hotly debated plans call for one of the roads near the prehistoric monument to be closed and grassed over to make the site more tranquil and to link the mysterious stone circle to the rest of the site.
Buddhist monk commits suicide in Bodh Gaya templeMarch 5th, 2009 PATNA - A young Buddhist monk committed suicide in the Mahabodhi temple complex in Bihar's Bodh Gaya town Wednesday, the police said. Vaninta, a monk in his 20s, committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree in the temple complex, the police said.
Remains of ancient monolithic temple found in HimachalFebruary 15th, 2009 SHIMLA - Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient monolithic temple in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district. 'We have discovered the remains of a rare, ancient monolithic Ardhnarishwar temple on the banks of the Beas river near the Panchvaktra Mahadev temple in Mandi town,' archaeologist O.C.
Now a temple vs monastery row in NepalFebruary 7th, 2009 KATHMANDU - Drawing strength from parliament that three years ago declared the former Hindu kingdom of Nepal a secular state, Buddhist leaders are now demanding the construction of a Buddhist shrine at a famed 12th Century archaeological site, stoking afresh a temple versus monastery controversy. The new debate centres round Kakrebihar, a site in remote Surkhet district in midwestern Nepal that during excavation by the country's archaeological department yielded a treasure trove of sculptures and stone carvings.
Muslims help lay foundation of temple in BiharJanuary 14th, 2009 PATNA - Muslims have joined hands with Hindus to lay the foundation of a new temple, dedicated to the sun god, in a Bihar town. The two communities got together to lay the foundation of a temple at Manikpur Bazar in Kurtha in Arwal district, about 80 km from the state capital.
Modi wants a Buddhist temple in GujaratJanuary 12th, 2009 AHMEDABAD - Underlining the importance of the Buddha's teachings in the contemporary world, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said he wished to build a Buddhist temple in the state. 'Gujarat has ancient structures of Buddhist temples.
Nepal seeks to save its Indian heritageDecember 27th, 2008 KATHMANDU - Nepal's cash-strapped government is seeking to save an ancient historic site that was once part of its tumultuous royal history and is still regarded as an architectural and artistic marvel in India's holy Benaras city, where it is located. The Samrajeswar Pashupateshwar Mahadev temple, which stands at Lalita Ghat along river Ganga, is regarded as outstanding even in Benaras, known as the temple city of India.
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