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A. P. Aggarwal Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse
A. P. Aggarwal has plead guilty to Child Abuse, Neglect, or Endangerment. The charges included Aggarwal causing a physical injury of nonaccidental nature by striking a child, approximately 15 years of age, with a three-foot piece of PVC pipe. Aggarwal’s decision to plead guilty is based upon provided he is not deemed a high risk to reoffend pursuant to the danger evaluation, and the State will not oppose probation at the rendition of the sentence. Additionally, the plea agreement calls for if Aggarwal fails to appear at any subsequent hearings,Read More
MATHS and SAT Coaching
Local teacher with over 25 years of professional educational experience is available for Maths and SAT preparation. Please contact via text/phone – 702-328-6062
JAIN FESTIVALS OF SELF PURIFICATION : PARYUSHAN AND DAS-LAKSHAN – Guest Author Sulekh Jain, Ph.D.
Jain community like other communities throughout the world celebrates many social and religious functions annually. The most prominent and important Jain festival popularly known as ‘Paryushan Parva’ is organized every year between August and September time frame. Two popular components of this festival; Paryushan Parva and Das Lakshan Parvaare in vogue and Jains throughout the world over an 18-day period Paryushan (8 days) and Das Lakshan (10 days) celebrate these festivals. The mode of performance and aims of both the festivals are the same. Origin of most of the festivals in the world are generally to celebrate- a)Read More
India’s Independence Day Celebrations
Friends of India invites the community to celebrate India’s 76th Independence Day on Saturday, August 20, 2022. The patriotic program will showcase the India’s cultural and patriotic diversity.
Reno Police to give Chief’s Commendation Award to religious statesman Rajan Zed for peace building
Reno Police Chief Jason Soto will present religious statesman Rajan Zed with Chief’s Commendation Award in a recognition ceremony to be held at Reno Police Headquarters on August 29. Zed is being reportedly conferred with this special award for his contributions in the diverse faith communities of Northern Nevada and putting the city of Reno on the world map with his peacebuilding efforts. Zed has taken-up interfaith, religion, European Roma (Gypsies), and other causes all over the world. He has read opening prayers in the United States Senate and USRead More
Celebrate Balarama Purnima and Shri Krishna Janmashtami Festival at ISKCON
ISKCON Temple invites the community to celebrate the festivals of Balarama Purnima and Shri Krishna Janmashtami on August 14th and 19th, 2022 respectively. The festivities include a special social and cultural activities for all ages. Activities include Kirtan, Katha, Aarti, Dances, followed by a specially prepared vegetarian feast. Devotees will have an opportunity to participate in once a year festivities to honor Lord Krishna. The festivities are open to ALL, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and/or national origin. For further information, please visit http://www.iskconlasvegas.com/
A.R. Khan Pleads Guilty to Attempted Battery with Substantial Bodily Harm
A.R. Khan has plead guilty to attempted battery with substantial bodily harm, a Category D Felony/Gross Misdemeanor under the Nevada laws. As per the plea deal, the State has no opposition to probation with the conditions of a mental health evaluation, and a substance abuse evaluation with Khan to complete any recommended follow-up treatment. Khan has agreed to have no contact with the victim during the pendency of the case. Further, if Khan successfully completes probation and is honorably discharged, then he may withdraw his plea and plead guilty to a GrossRead More
The South Asian Bar Association of Las Vegas: A Young Organization Making a Strong Impact – Milan Chatterjee, Esq.
The South Asian Bar Association of North America (SABA) has 29 chapters across the U.S. and Canada. SABA strengthens the rapidly growing South Asian legal community with a recognized and trusted forum for professional growth, civil rights, diversity, and inclusion, and increasing access to justice within the South Asian community. Prominent national members of SABA include Judge Sri Srinivasan, chief judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit; Vanita Gupta, U.S. Assistant Attorney General; Neal Katyal, former U.S. Acting Solicitor General and academician; Preet Bharara, former U.S.Read More
Banaras Hindu University Commits to Jainism
In an ongoing commitment and a quest for disseminating the Jain philosophy of peace and inner prosperity, Las Vegan Sulekh Jain, Ph.D., has been instrumental in raising millions to fund the formation of academic teaching and research Chairs in Jain Religion and Philosophy across the United States and India. Sulekh Ji is pleased to announce that with efforts from his influential and committed circle of donors and friends, India’s elite educational institution, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), joins other universities in promoting Jainism studies. BHU has recently signed a memorandum of understandingRead More
