Kathmandu [Nepal], May 7 (ANI): It should have been abuzz with worshippers, serpentine lines and people chanting hymns of "Om Mane Padmey hum" in and around Swayambhunath on occasion of Buddha Jayanti but this year it all was absent.
Gautam Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 7 (ANI): Ten more people were tested positive for COVID-19 in Gautam Buddha Nagar, taking the total number of cases to 202 in the district on Thursday.
New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): Buddhists from across the world prayed for the victims of coronavirus and honoured the medical professionals as they joined the virtual Buddha Poornima celebrations and Global Prayer Week on Thursday.
New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): On the occasion of Buddha Purnima, several Bollywood celebrities took to social media to extend greetings to the nation and the followers of Lord Buddha around the world.
New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): On the occasion of Buddha Purnima, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked the frontline workers who are putting their lives on the line in the fight against COVID-19 and drew a similarity between their contribution and Lord Buddha's teachings.
New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) for dedicating the Buddha Purnima festival to the frontline workers around the globe, who are engaged in tackling the COVID-19 crisis.
New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Lord Buddha's teachings reinforce India's commitment to saving humanity and in a crisis like COVID-19 our nation is constantly working to help countries across the globe and will continue to do the same.
New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): On the occasion of Buddha Purnima, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to the nation and the followers of Lord Buddha around the world.
Gautam Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 5 (ANI): Thirteen new coronavirus cases were reported in Gautam Buddha Nagar on Tuesday, according to district surveillance officer.
Gautam Buddh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 30 (ANI): The number of coronavirus hotspots in the district has risen to 54, the district administration said on Thursday.
Gautam Buddh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 27 (ANI): With 14 new COVID-19 cases reported in Gautam Buddha Nagar on Monday, the total confirmed cases in the district has reached 129.