December, 2015
FBI Offers Reward in Vandalism of Local Mosque
The FBI Las Vegas Division is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for vandalism committed at the Masjid-e-Tawheed mosque located at 6180 W. Viking Road in Las Vegas, Nevada, 89103.
Raj Patel of Saffron India restaurant to open a new restaurant in downtown Las Vegas
When Raj Patel’s family took charge of a Fremont Street motel 15 years ago, he said, the downtown corridor had no shortage of homeless people, prostitutes, drug addicts and dealers, and vacant buildings.
Local Mosque Defaced with Bacon
Fatima Rahmatullah of Channel 3 (NBC affiliate) reports defacing of a local mosque with bacon. The Las Vegas Muslim community is stunned after a vandal targeted a Spring Valley Mosque over the weekend.
Israni Family owned Pacifica Companies buys Westin Lake Las Vegas
San Diego based Pacifica Companies, owned by Israni family, became the new owners of Westin Lake Las Vegas. In a foreclosure sale, Pacifica Companies paid $25 million to acquire Westin Lake Las Vegas.
Indian Cricket Icons Sunil Gavaskar & Kapil Dev visits Las Vegas
Welcome the legendary Indian cricket icons, Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, to Las Vegas for a series of community events from Dec 29-31.
Multicultural Bridal Show
Hampton Inn invites South Asian Community to their 1st Annual Multi-Cultural Upscale Bridal Show on Saturday, January 9th. FREE Admission. Indian vendors will also be participating in this afternoon event.
Dr. Mahesh Kuthuru sentenced to 24 months in prison for unlawful distribution of controlled substances
Mahesh Kuthuru, M.D. was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey to two years and four months in prison.
Diverse faiths pray together in Reno for Peace & Unity
In view of growing violence nationally and globally, diverse northern Nevada faith groups joined hands to pray together in Reno on December 20.
Indian Cricket Icons Sunil Gavaskar & Kapil Dev visits Las Vegas
Welcome the legendary Indian cricket icons, Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, to Las Vegas for a series of community events from Dec 29-31.
Kanika Kapoor in Concert
Pure Indian Cuisine invites you to a live concert by Kanika Kapoor on Sunday, December 27th, 2015 at the Royal Banquet Hall.