Rapes will come down if people shun meat, alcohol: Agnivesh

Last Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 22:39

Rape cases will come down if people shun non-vegetarian food and alcohol, activist Swami Agnivesh said on Saturday.

Agnivesh to start countrywide campaign against alcoholism

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 13:53

Noted social activist Swami Agnivesh termed alcoholism as the root cause of the recent spate of crimes against women.

`Tea garden labourers severely discriminated`

Last Updated: Sunday, March 3, 2013, 15:12

Noted social activist Swami Agnivesh alleged that tea garden labourers of Cachar district in Assam were severely discriminated by the owners.

`Abolish dominance of English language in higher courts`

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 22:56

Social activist Swami Agnivesh appealed to the President and the PM to abolish the practice of compulsory usage of English language in higher courts.

Swami Agnivesh manhandled for remarks against lord Shiva

Last Updated: Saturday, December 1, 2012, 00:01

Social worker Swami Agnivesh was on Friday manhandled by activists of a local organisation here for his alleged derogatory remarks against lord Shiva.

Haryana govt working in favour of DLF, alleges Agnivesh

Last Updated: Friday, November 9, 2012, 22:57

Swami Agnivesh alleged that Haryana government was working in favour of real estate major DLF.

No effective implementing of anti bonded labour laws: Agnivesh

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 18:57

Activist Swami Agnivesh on Tuesday alleged that central and state governments were not properly implementing legislations on checking bonded labour and ensuring minimum wages.

Swami Agnivesh demands CBI probe into death of Bihari youth

Last Updated: Friday, August 10, 2012, 23:20

Social Activist Swami Agnivesh on Friday demanded CBI probe into the death of Bihari youth Satnam Singh Mann.

Team Anna ran away from anshan: Agnivesh

Last Updated: Friday, August 3, 2012, 13:39

Former Team Anna member Swami Agnivesh on Friday chided Anna Hazare and his team for abandoning their fast-unto-death midway.

`Chidambaram is biggest murderer of democracy`

Last Updated: Monday, May 7, 2012, 19:13

Swami Agnivesh blames Home Minister P Chidambaram, whom he calls the "biggest murderer of democracy", for the spurt in violence and abductions by Maoists.

Agnivesh proposes 6-month ceasefire by Maoists

Last Updated: Friday, April 27, 2012, 23:50

Social activist Swami Agnivesh on Friday suggested that security forces and naxals agree for a six-month ceasefire to facilitate meaningful talks to deal with the Maoist problem.

Agnivesh Agarwal picks up 60% stake in Primex Healthcare

Last Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012, 14:53

Kalpathi Investments and Primex Group Monday said Vedanta Group's Agnivesh Agarwal has picked up a controlling stake in Primex Healthcare and will be on its board as the Executive Director.