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Jamshedpur, Oct 24: As the holy festival of Chhath Mahaparv approaches, the Tatanagar railway station has transformed into a hub of devotion and cultural celebration. The railways have started playing traditional Chhath songs at the station premises, filling the air with the divine melody of faith and festivity. Passengers and daily commuters at Tatanagar are being greeted with soulful Bhojpuri devotional tracks like "Mangi La Hum Vardan Hey Ganga Maiya," "Kaune Khet Janmal Dhan Sudhan Ho," and "Kelwa Ke Paat Par Ugelen Surujdev." The move has added a vibrant festive touch to the railway environment, evoking the deep-rooted cultural essence of Bihar and Jharkhand during the Chhath season. Railway officials said the initiative is part of their special festive arrangements to spread joy and cultural awareness among travelers. "Chhath Puja is not just a festival but an emotion for millions. Through these devotional songs, we want passengers to feel connected with the spirit of the occasion," said a senior railway official at Tatanagar station. The station premises have also been adorned with cleanliness drives and decorations ahead of the festival, while announcements and songs dedicated to Chhathi Maiya continue to echo across platforms -- creating a heartwarming atmosphere for devotees travelling home to celebrate the sacred festival of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand) [India], July 18 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday conducted a field inspection of the preparations for the upcoming Uttarakhand Investment Festival at the Sports Stadium, Rudrapur. The investment festival is being organised on the occasion of completion of grounding of investment of Rs 1 lakh crore out of investment agreements worth Rs 3.50 lakh crore made with various industry groups during the Global Investors Summit, according to an official statement from the CM office. The Chief Minister said that the Union Home and Cooperat ...Read More >
Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand) [India], July 18 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday conducted a field inspection of the preparations for the upcoming Uttarakhand Investment Festival at the Sports Stadium, Rudrapur. The investment festival is being organised on the occasion of completion of grounding of investment of Rs 1 lakh crore out of investment agreements worth Rs 3.50 lakh crore made with various industry groups during the Global Investors Summit, according to an official statement from the CM's office. The Chief Minister said that the Union Home and Cooper ...Read More >
Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 20 (ANI): As Kanwar Yatris undertake the holy pilgrimage walk to collect Gangaajal in the holy month of Shravan, Circle Officer (CO) Rishika Singh has been offering relief to the devotees by providing selfless service of massaging their sore feet and hands while also ensuring that special arrangements are made for them. She said that the Muzaffarnagar police are assisting the women Kanwar Yatris by making special toilets. The police have been providing them with medical aid. 'Our police, especially the Muzaffarnagar police, our administration, and ...Read More >
Patna: Days after publicly declaring that he would not contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani has been announced as the Deputy Chief Ministerial face of the INDIA bloc. The alliance, led by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, named Yadav as its Chief Ministerial candidate and Sahani as his deputy face on Thursday, October 23. The announcement was made in Patna by senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot, in the presence of Yadav, Sahani and other INDIA bloc leaders. Who Is Mukesh Sahani? 44-year-old Sahahni is the founder an ...Read More >
Srinagar is all set to host its first-ever large-scale live concert, featuring Sonu Nigam, on October 26. The singer will take the stage at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) by the serene Dal Lake. Curated by NDTV Good Times, this historic event promises an unforgettable evening of music, memory and heritage. The concert will feature Sonu Nigam's celebrated Bollywood hits and a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Mohammed Rafi. It is also the first music event in the vall ...Read More >
Kharna, the sacred second day of Chhath Puja, is being celebrated today, 26 October 2025, across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand. The day holds immense spiritual value as devotees observe a long fast from sunrise to sunset before breaking it with jaggery kheer, fruits, and puris or ghee-soaked rotis. To mark the occasion, people share heartfelt Kharna status videos, Kharna Puja statuses, and devotional clips that capture the divine vibe of the festival. Across India and among the diaspora, t ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 28 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday joined scores of devotees in offering obeisance to the rising sun on the banks of the Kuakhai river here on the concluding day of Chhath Puja. The devotees also gathered along the banks of rivers and other water bodies in the state to offer 'Usha Arghya' to the rising sun. "Today, on the occasion of the sacred Chhath Puja, participated in the programme organised at the New Baliyatra Padiar near Bhubaneswar Mangaleshwar. Praying to 'Chhathi Maiya' and the Sun God for prosperity of the state, and happiness and peace ...Read More >
Motihari (Bihar) [India], October 30 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday criticised Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Chhath Puja and said that the comments are a "grave insult" to India's culture and women's power. Dhami attended an election rally in support of the BJP candidate from Kalyanpur Assembly constituency in Motihari, East Champaran district of Bihar. Speaking to ANI, Dhami alleged that Rahul Gandhi mocks the Sanatan culture and Chhathi Maiyya through his appeasement politics. "This country is governed by civilisation, values, and culture, and Ra ...Read More >
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 7 (ANI): Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan arrived at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj on Friday and said that the 'Sanatana' culture embodies the oneness of being and that all the differences dissolve in it. Speaking to the media here, Arif Khan highlighted the Indian culture of seeing divinity in humanity, asserting that "manav" (humans) are a reflection of "Madhav" (God). Khan also noted that India's heritage, values, and ideals continue to be celebrated at the Mahakumbh, fostering unity among people beyond personal familiarity. "We should always not ...Read More >
Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 20 (ANI): As Kanwar Yatris undertake the holy pilgrimage walk to collect Gangaajal in the holy month of Shravan, Circle Officer (CO) Rishika Singh has been offering relief to the devotees by providing selfless service of massaging their sore feet and hands while also ensuring that special arrangements are made for them. She said that the Muzaffarnagar police are assisting the women Kanwar Yatris by making special toilets. The police have been providing them with medical aid. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for July 20, 2 ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, on Sunday, made a series of major announcements regarding the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections during a press conference in Patna after a two-day consecutive meetings with top state officials. Starting his address in Bhojpuri and Maithili, the CEC urged voters to treat elections like a festival. "Just as we celebrate Chhath with devotion and enthusiasm, we must celebrate this great festival of democracy. Ensure your participation, fulfill your responsibility, and vote," Kumar said. Highlighting the achievements ...Read More >
Prashant Kishor has vowed to trounce Tejashwi Yadav like "Rahul Gandhi's defeat in Amethi". Raghopur/Patna: Taking the battle to the enemy's camp, Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Saturday hit the campaign trail from Raghopur, the home turf of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, whom he vowed to trounce like "Rahul Gandhi's defeat in Amethi". The 47-year-old politician received a rousing welcome, with garlands placed around his neck to the tunes of drums beaten by enthusiastic supporters, in ...Read More >
Jamshedpur: The auspicious four-day festival of Chhath, dedicated to the worship of the Sun God (Surya Dev) and Chhathi Maiya, began on Saturday with the traditional ritual of Nahay Khaay. The day marked the beginning of one of the most spiritually significant and environmentally rooted festivals of the region, celebrated with deep devotion, purity, and discipline across Jharkhand. From early morning, devotees thronged rivers, ponds, and water bodies across Jamshedpur to take the sacred bath and commence the ritual observance. At Domuhani ghat, Swarnarekha ghat, Hudco Lake, and other traditio ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI) The government is making preparations on a war footing to organise Chhath Puja at more than 1,300 ghats across the city, with special arrangements along the Yamuna river, Delhi minister Kapil Mishra said on Thursday. Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena and Culture Minister Mishra inspected the Vasudev Ghat and reviewed the ongoing preparations, according to an official statement. They directed officials to ensure that arrangements related to cleanliness, lighting, security and traffic management are completed in time so that devotees do not face any inconvenience, it said. ...Read More >
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav offered arghya to the sun god on Chhath Puja at Vikram Sarovar in Ujjain on Tuesday. He prayed for the state's prosperity on the occasion and extended wishes to everyone. During the conversation with the media, CM Yadav announced that a grand Mithilanchal Ghat will be developed on the banks of Vikram Sarovar to support devotees who celebrate Chhath Puja in large numbers every year. Watch video below : During the event, Yadav said that the new ghat will be given a grand and traditional look, reflecting the rich cultural herit ...Read More >
Mirzapur: Following a heated argument with a jawan of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) over train tickets, which escalated into an assault at the Mirzapur railway station in Uttar Pradesh, three Kanwariyas have been taken into custody, an official with knowledge of the matter said on Sunday. The CRPF jawan was about to board the Brahmaputra Express when the accused Kanwariyas, devotees of Lord Shiva who undertake long marches in the auspicious month of Sawan, also wanted to buy tickets for the same train for Baidyanath Dham in Jharkhand. A heated argument ensued between the trio and th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday said that the upcoming festival of Chhath Puja will be marked by even greater devotion and spiritual fervour. The CM announced that cases filed a few years ago against devotees performing Chhath Puja on the Yamuna's banks will now be withdrawn. She attended a review meeting headed by L-G V K Saxena over preparations for the Chhath. In a post on X, Gupta shared the photo of the meeting, saying the government is committed to providing every Chhath devotee in Delhi a clean and safe environment during the festival. Over 1,000 Chhath ghats are bei ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): Ahead of the Chhath festival, a woman from Bihar mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a Chhath song, prompting a heartwarming response from the Prime Minister himself. Taking to X on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote, "The great festival of Chhath, dedicated to nature and culture, is approaching. Devotees across the country, including in Bihar, have already immersed themselves in the preparations for it with full devotion." Also Read | Terror Module Busted: ISIS-Inspired Module Busted in Delhi, 2 Operatives Trained in 'Fidayeen Attack' Nabbe ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 26: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam's live concert in Srinagar would give a major fillip to the Union Territory's tourism sector and provide a valuable platform for local artistes to showcase their talent before a wider audience. The Lieutenant Governor's remarks came as the city geared up for the high-profile concert, expected to draw large crowds and highlight Kashmir's growing appeal as a cultural and tourist hub, with less than 20 hours left for the event to begin. Sinha praised NDTV Good Times for hosting a star-s ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 27 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his wishes on the occasion of Chhath Puja festivity. He said that the festival is a symbol of India's unity, spiritual upliftment and ancient heritage. CM Yogi Adityanath participated in Chhath Puja rituals at Gomti Ghat, Laxman Mela Ground in Lucknow on Monday. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak was also present with him. Addressing a gathering, CM Yogi Adityanath said, "This is not just an event and gathering, it is a symbol of India's unity, spiritual upliftment and ancient heritage. It is a fou ...Read More >
Lucknow: As the sun dipped into the horizon, Laxman Mela ground came alive with the shimmering glow of diyas floating on the Gomti river and the melodic echoes of prayers as a sea of humanity gathered to offer evening 'arghya' (offerings) as part of the Chhath festival on Monday.Women, adorned in vibrant sarees and marked with vermillion from nose to forehead, sat across the vedis, escorted by their children and male family members. The air was filled with the sweet scent of offerings as they brought forth an array of symbolic items -- sugarcane stalks, kalash filled with rice, thekua, mango l ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said that the national capital will witness a grand Chhath Puja this year and arrangements will be done at banks on both sides of the Yamuna river. She said focus will be given on cleanliness of the ghats. "To ensure that the Chhath Puja festival is historic, this year, we will make a detailed plan and preparations for it. Arrangements for the Chhath puja will be done at banks on both sides of the river. Focus will be laid on cleanliness at the ghats. Delhi will witness a grand Chhath Puja this year." Prime Mi ...Read More >
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced October 27 as a government holiday for the Chhath festival. The holiday falls on a Monday, marking the most significant day of the four-day celebration. Devotees will offer prayers to the setting Sun. The festival honors nature, the Sun God, and Chhathi Maiya. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced that October 27 will be a government holiday on the occassion of Chhath festival, said a statement from the CMO. The chief minister explained ...Read More >
Patna: The dates for the Bihar Assembly elections have created a new challenge for the political parties in the fray. The Election Commission (EC) has scheduled the first phase of voting on November 6 and the second on November 11. However, for the millions of migrant voters of Bihar, the dates for Chhath Puja -- Bihar's most important festival -- clashes with these dates. The employers of these migrant workers expect them to return to their workplaces immediately after the festival, which runs from October 25 to October 28. But the first phase of voting is nine days later, while the second p ...Read More >
Jaipur, Jun 5 (PTI) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday launched the 'Vande Ganga: Jal Sanrakshan Jan Abhiyan', a water conservation campaign, on the occasion of World Environment Day and Ganga Dussehra. He called for collective efforts to conserve nature and make Rajasthan self-reliant in water, according to a statement. Also Read | Who Is Pinaki Misra? From Age to Family Background and Net Worth, Here's All About BJD Leader With Whom Mahua Moitra Reportedly Married. Addressing a public gathering during a 'Shramdaan' (voluntary labour) programme at the Ramgarh Dam site, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Ahead of Bihar's Chhath festival, Indian Railways has introduced a unique arrangement of playing popular folk songs dedicated to the Chhath festival at over 100 prominent stations across the country. In the first phase, this initiative has been implemented at 30 different stations, where announcements of train departures or arrivals pause for a while. During these intervals, folk songs sung by well-known singers such as Sharda Sinha, Nitu Kumari Navgeet, Vindyavasni Devi and others are played when no train information is being broadcast over the automated announcement system. The ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday extended her greetings to people for Chhath Puja, calling it a festival that spreads the message of unity, purity, and devotion. She also joined devotees during the Kharna Puja. "Chhath is not merely a religious ritual but a radiant symbol of Indian culture that conveys a message of harmony, cleanliness and faith. It reflects discipline, sincerity, and collective goodwill," Gupta said.Water minister Parvesh Verma inspected Chhath ghats across Delhi, ...Read More >
Bhopal: The city witnessed a spiritual fervor as devotees observed the second day of Chhath Puja with immense dedication on Sunday. The occasion, known as Kharna, saw hundreds of people fasting from sunrise to sunset, abstaining from both food and water. The fast is an essential part of the Chhath Puja rituals, with the day culminating in a special offering to the Sun God after sunset. Devotees gathered at various water bodies across the city, including Upper Lake and Lower Lake, to perform the evening rituals, despite the clouds and rain obscuring the sun. Women, in particular, played a key ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 28 (ANI): The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed at the major ghats of Varanasi, Gorakhpur, and Chandauli on the last day of Chhath Puja. The NDRF teams are ensuring the safety of the devotees offering prayers on various ghats. Also Read | Amazon Layoffs: E-Commerce Giant Likely To Announce Mass Job Cuts, Expected To Lay Off Around 30,000 Corporate Employees. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended warm greetings to people across the country on the auspicious conclusion of the four-day-long Chhath Puja, praying ...Read More >