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Kolkata: With the city still reeling from incidents of violence and noise pollution during Diwali and Kali Puja, community elders have appealed for a clean and green Chhath Puja this year. Several organisations representing residents of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in Kolkata have urged devotees to refrain from bursting illegal crackers, playing loud music, or polluting water bodies during the festival.Mamta Singh, president of the Rashtriya Bihari Samaj, said her organisation had appealed to all mem ...Read More >
PATNA: Union home minister and top BJP campaigner Amit Shah Saturday urged voters in Khagaria to ensure that Bihar remains free from lawlessness and emerges a developed state. "I pray to Chhathi Maiya that our Bihar always remain free from jungle raj, that law and order stay strong, our sisters and daughters remain safe, and Bihar becomes a developed state in the years ahead," he said. Chhath, which begins today, is a revered festival in Bihar and eastern UP. Shah, who also addressed rallies in ...Read More >
New Delhi: Public Works Department (PWD) minister Parvesh Verma on Saturday said the Yamuna's faecal coliform levels -- which indicate human and animal waste contamination -- had dropped by more than 90% compared to last year's October figures. This led to a political row, as opposition parties claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was "misleading" people ahead of the Bihar elections. Verma said that four of the eight major sampling points in the river were now within or close to the pe ...Read More >
Lucknow: Women cleaned their homes and prepared 'satvik' (pure veg) food for 'Nahaye Khaye', which marked the onset of Chhath puja, on Saturday. On 'Nahaye Khaye' day, devotees vow to observe the Chhath fast with purity, restraint and devotion for three days. People clean homes, offer 'arghya' to the rising sun and cook meals comprising 'lauki ki sabzi', 'chane ki dal', 'roti and chawal'. The festivities from this day until the conclusion with 'Usha Arghya' on the fourth day.People came to ghats ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) India continued their strong performance by adding 18 medals to their overall tally in the South Asian Athletics Championships 2025 at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Morabadi, Ranchi. The hosts won seven gold, eight silver, and three bronze on Saturday, taking their overall medal tally to 32. Sri Lanka maintained their competitive form with eight gold and a total of 23 medals, while Nepal is a distant third with three bronze so far in the champion ...Read More >
Saharsa (Bihar) [India], October 25 (ANI): The Union government and the Ministry of Railways have made elaborate arrangements, including running special trains for Bihar migrant workers returning home for Chhath Puja, Union Minister Nityanand Rai said on Saturday, rebutting Opposition leaders' criticism against the Centre over train arrangements during the festive season. "Union government and the Ministry of Railways have made elaborate arrangements, and a lot of trains are being run for our m ...Read More >
According to Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, this remarkable feat comes amid the operation of numerous Diwali-Chhath Festival Special trains on the division's already busy network. Despite these challenges, meticulous planning, seamless coordination, and dedicated teamwork ensured flawless punctuality. The Mumbai Central Division manages one of India's busiest and most complex passenger operations, running over 1,400 suburban trains and around 150 Mail/Expres ...Read More >
Mumbai: The four-day grand and spiritually uplifting festival of Chhath Puja, symbolising faith, purity, and devotion to the Sun God, is expected to generate business worth Rs 3,000 crore business in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) alone. Nationwide, the celebration is projected to bring a record Rs 38,000 crore in trade, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). 150 Million Devotees Observing the Sacred Rituals Around 150 million devotees across the country -- men and w ...Read More >
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday criticised the NDA government for the severe overcrowding in trains headed to Bihar during the festive season. Gandhi said passengers were being transported in "inhuman conditions," calling it evidence of the government's "deceptive policies and failed governance." Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Rahul shared a video showing passengers packed into trains and clinging to doors and rooftops. "Trains to Bihar are pack ...Read More >
Bihar: Banks will be closed on October 27 and 28 to observe both the evening and morning Chhath Puja rituals. Jharkhand: A two-day holiday will be observed on October 27 and 28. West Bengal: Banks will remain closed on October 27 for the evening Puja. These closures are specific to the respective states, and banking services in other regions will continue as usual, subject to announcements from the Reserve Bank of India's regional offices. Chhath Puja is a significant festival dedicated to t ...Read More >
New Delhi (PTI): The Congress claimed on Saturday that the Centre has not honoured its promise of running an adequate number of special Bihar-bound trains during the festive season, saying it "lied" in the run-up to the election in the state to garner votes and that "helpless travellers" are a living proof of the NDA's "deceitful policies". Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that trains to Bihar are "packed" and tickets impossible to get, with the journey becoming "inhuman" during the festive ...Read More >
New Delhi: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said nearly 1.5 crore train passengers have travelled so far in this festive season, adding that over 2.5 crore passengers are likely to travel by the end of the festival season. Vaishnaw informed that big holding areas have been set up at 30 railway stations for smoother crowd management. Speaking to reporters here, the minister further said that during former Railways Minister Lalu Prasad's tenure, 178 special trains were run during t ...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 an ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Saturday joined efforts for cleaning and opening a Chhath Puja Ghat located under the pontoon bridge near Yamuna Bank Metro Station, fulfilling a long-pending demand of the Purvanchal community. Sachdeva personally visited the under-construction Chhath Ghat beneath the Metro Station, participated in the cleanliness drive, and said that by building this ghat, which was forced closed by the previous Arvind Kejriwal govern ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, Oct 24: On the auspicious occasion of Chhath, the festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhath Maiya, social worker and Madhuri Dixit fan Pappu Sardar, who is also the brand ambassador of the Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee, organised a free distribution programme at Sakchi Bazar Handi Line on Friday. A total of 151 needy women devotees were provided with earthen stoves and sarees to help them perform Chhath rituals with devotion and dignity. The gesture brought smi ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, Oct 24 : Jamshedpur is all set to celebrate the four-day Chhath festival beginning October 25, as devotees prepare to offer prayers to the Sun God along the city's riversides and ghats. The city, known for its rich tradition and fervent observance of Chhath, is witnessing a flurry of activity as preparations reach their final stage. Across Jamshedpur, major ghats including Dimna, Adityapur, and RIT are being meticulously cleaned and decorated in anticipation of the festival. Local ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 25: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday shared a video message on the occasion of Chhath Puja, extending greetings to all devotees. He said, "Raua Sab Par Chhathi Maiya Ke Kripa Banal Rahe (May Chhathi Maiya's blessings be upon you all)." Taking to his official social media handle 'X', CM Yogi said, "I extend my heartfelt greetings to everyone on Chhath Puja. Raua Sab Par Chhathi Maiya Ke Kripa Banal Rahe. My special wishes to all mothers and sisters who o ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) As political activity intensifies in Bihar ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, the state also witnessed the beginning of Chhath Puja, one of its most revered festivals. This year, the festival of faith has also taken on a political hue, with parties using the occasion to connect emotionally with the people of Bihar ahead of the Assembly polls. Amid the festive fervor, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav launched a sharp attack on the BJP and the NDA government, acc ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday shared a video message on the occasion of Chhath Puja, extending greetings to all devotees. He said, "Raua Sab Par Chhathi Maiya Ke Kripa Banal Rahe (May Chhathi Maiya's blessings be upon you all)." Taking to his official social media handle 'X', CM Yogi said, "I extend my heartfelt greetings to everyone on Chhath Puja. Raua Sab Par Chhathi Maiya Ke Kripa Banal Rahe. My special wishes to all mothers and ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) After RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav attacked the NDA government over alleged mismanagement of train services during the Chhath festival, Bihar BJP president Dilip Jaiswal hit back, accusing the former chief minister of spreading misinformation. "The trains running for Bihar are on the official record, and no one can dispute it. Lalu Prasad Yadav doesn't even know who is operating his X (formerly Twitter) account. He has always indulged in Jumlabaji to mislead people ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 25 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday extended warm greetings to the people of the nation on the occasion of Chhath Puja, wishing for the blessings of Chhathi Maiya to bring prosperity, happiness, and well-being to all devotees. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said, "May the grace of Chhathi Maiya remain upon all of you. Special good wishes from our side to the mothers and sisters who observe the rigorous fast for their fa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Railways has made elaborate arrangements to manage the surge in passenger traffic for Chhath Puja as thousands of people tried to reach home even on Saturday to celebrate the festival with their families. To accommodate the growing demand, special trains, additional coaches, and several passenger-friendly measures were introduced on major routes and at key stations. In response to the heavy rush, a round-trip Chhath Puja Special train has been sche ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 25: The Indian Railways has made elaborate arrangements to manage the surge in passenger traffic for Chhath Puja as thousands of people tried to reach home even on Saturday to celebrate the festival with their families. To accommodate the growing demand, special trains, additional coaches, and several passenger-friendly measures were introduced on major routes and at key stations. In response to the heavy rush, a round-trip Chhath Puja Special train has been scheduled between ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 25 (ANI): The four-day-long festival of Chhath commenced on Saturday with the first ritual, 'Nahay Khay,' drawing massive crowds at various ghats across Bihar. Devotees thronged riverbanks to take a holy dip and offer prayers to the Sun God, marking the beginning of the auspicious Chhath Mahaparv. The ritual of 'Nahay-Khay' was observed at ghats in Danapur, including Fakkar Mahto Ghat, Gurudwara Ghat, and Nariyal Ghat, as devotees performed the sacred bathing cere ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Bihar is slated to go to polls in November, political activity has intensified, with RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Saturday criticising the NDA government, saying that the latter's claim about extra trains to clear passenger rush was a "blatant lie". This year, the festival of faith has also taken on a political hue, with parties using the occasion to connect emotionally with the people of Bihar. Lalu accused the BJP and the NDA government of misleading the ...Read More >
Kurnool Bus Fire: The tragic Kurnool bus fire, which claimed the lives of 19 passengers, was made far worse by the presence of 234 smartphones on board. Investigators revealed that these phones, being transported as part of a commercial consignment, likely intensified the blaze. Forensic experts have suggested that the batteries in the smartphones exploded during the fire, amplifying the heat and destruction inside the bus. Eyewitnesses recalled hearing multiple battery explosions as the flames ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Chhath, a four-day festival worshipping the Sun god. He highlighted the festival's symbolism of simplicity, restraint, and unparalleled sanctity, noting its profound impact on societal harmony and its global celebration by Indian families abroad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings on the occasion of Chhath, a four-day festival to worship the Sun god celebrated across the country, especially in Bihar, Jharkhand and easte ...Read More >
Patna: RJD supremo Lalu Prasad on Saturday accused the Centre of not running adequate Bihar-bound trains to facilitate passengers to come to their native places during the Chhath Puja in the state and said these people were "forced to travel in inhumane conditions". The former chief minister also shared on his social media post a video of passengers travelling to Bihar in a packed train for the festival. In a post on X, the RJD supremo claimed, "The uncrowned king of lies and the leader of emp ...Read More >
Patna: RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav launched a scathing attack on the central government over its claim of operating 12,000 special trains during Chhath Puja. Taking to social media platform X, Lalu called the statement a "complete lie" and ridiculed the government, referring to the PM as the "Sardar of Jumlas" (chieftain of rhetoric). Centre Lied About Running Trains for Bihar Lalu alleged that the government claimed it would run 12,000 trains out of the total 13,198 for Bihar during the Chh ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 25 (ANI): The four-day Chhath Mahaparv begins on Saturday with the sacred ritual of Nahay-Khay, andAyodhya Municipal Commissioner Jayant Kumar said that extensive arrangements have been made to ensure smooth celebrations and pilgrimages in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. Speaking to ANI in Ayodhya on Chhath Puja preparations on Friday, Kumar said, "The ghats are being cleaned for Chhath Puja. Arrangements for toilets are being made. An inspection will be conduc ...Read More >
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