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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 >
Varanasi: Making the Chhath Puja more special this year, the Varanasi division of the North Eastern Railway has used its announcement system to play the famous Chhath songs at more than 15 railway stations in the division, connecting the passengers with Bihar's culture.Varanasi division NER spokesperson, Ashok Kumar, said that during Chhath Puja, lakhs of people return to their homes in Bihar and various parts of North India. This year Indian Railways took the responsibility of getting passenger ...Read More >
In a bid to ensure a cleaner Yamuna for the upcoming Chhath festival, Haryana is releasing additional water into the river. This initiative aids Delhi in its mission to maintain the river's purity. The Delhi Jal Board is also implementing de-foaming spray to combat surface pollutants. The neighbouring Haryana has started discharging extra water in the Yamuna ahead of Chhath, aiding efforts of the BJP-led Delhi government to keep the river clean and froth-free during the Purvanchali festival, so ...Read More >
New Delhi: Even as Delhi govt prepares to set up 23 major Chhath ghats along the Yamuna, the Delhi stretch of the river, which was visibly cleaner after the monsoon rain, is showing renewed signs of degradation. Frothing has reappeared in parts of it -- a sign that pollution levels are rising again. Delhi Pollution Control Committee's monthly analysis for Oct shows a sharp rise in pollution levels compared to Sept, a month when the Yamuna was the cleanest in the recorded history due to the stron ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, chaired a review meeting on the implementation of the PM SVANidhi Scheme with representatives of 33 States and Union Territories, senior officials from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) & Department of Financial Services (DFS), and major Banks/SLBC Conveners, in New Delhi on Friday, an official statement said. The review was held following the recent Cabinet approval for the restru ...Read More >
Kochi (Kerala) [India], October 24 (ANI): 'Mahe', which is the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC) being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, was delivered to the Indian Navy on Friday, as per a press release by the Ministry of Defence. 'Mahe', named after the historic port town in the Union Territory of Puducherry, symbolises India's rich maritime heritage. Also Read | Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Election Commission Asks Parties To Disclose if Cam ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 24 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that no one will be spared involved in the attack on government officials in Santirbazar under Surma Assembly constituency under Dhalai District during a strike called by Tiprasa Civil Society, a part of the Tipra Motha Party (TMP). CM Saha said this on Friday after visiting GB Pant Hospital to enquire about the health conditions of the victims who were attacked at Santirbazar under Surma Assembly Con ...Read More >
A total of five special trains will operate from the Mumbai region: Train No. 01079 CSMT-Gorakhpur Special, departing at 22:30 hrs Train No. 01179 LTT-Sawantwadi Road Special, departing at 08:20 hrs Train No. 01159 Panvel-Chiplun Unreserved Special, departing at 16:40 hrs Pune Division The Pune division will operate a robust set of services to key destinations: Train No. 01431 Pune-Ghazipur City Special, departing at 06:40 hrs Train No. 01415 Pune-Gorakhpur Special, departing at 06:50 hrs ...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 a ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 24 (ANI): Singapore Police have assured the Assam Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the death of famous Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, of providing further assistance required for the investigation, officials said on Friday. "The Singapore authorities have agreed that they will provide us assistance in a time-bound manner. They have agreed that in the next 10 days or so they will come back to us," SIT Chief and Special DGP (CID) Munna Prasad Gupta said at ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 24 (ANI): Reliance Industries said on Friday that it is assessing the implications, including the new compliance requirements, of the recent restrictions announced by the European Union, United Kingdom and the United States on crude oil imports from Russia and export of refined products to Europe and will comply with the EU's guidelines on the import of refined products into Europe. A Reliance Spokesperson said in a statement that whenever there is any guid ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 24 (ANI): The ruling Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) won three Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) on Friday, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured one seat. According to the party, senior JKNC leader Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Jammu and Kashmir, winning by 58 votes. Fellow party members, Sajad Kichloo and Shammi Oberoi, were also declared winners. Also Read | Latur Shocker: Student ...Read More >
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," an ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) The Indian Railways has begun broadcasting Chhath songs at railway stations from Friday, marking the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja. The Railway Ministry said this initiative aims to connect passengers with the auspicious spirit of the Chhath festival and make their journey more pleasant and comfortable. "These devotional songs being played at railway stations during Chhath Puja are creating a sacred atmosphere for the devotees," a press note from the ministry said. ...Read More >
Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday blazed through poll-bound Bihar with back-to-back rallies in Samastipur and Begusarai districts, calling upon voters to keep at bay the opposition RJD-Congress combine led by "people out on bail" and predicting a record-breaking victory for the NDA. The PM also sought to underscore the contrast between a fractious INDIA bloc and the cohesive BJP-led coalition, which included Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U), Lok Janshakti Party and Hindusta ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, Oct 24: With Dhanteras, Diwali, and Kali Puja celebrations coming to an end, preparations for the grand festival of faith -- Chhath Puja -- are now in full swing across the country. In Jamshedpur, the Parsudih wholesale fruit market, considered one of Jharkhand's largest, has turned into a bustling hub as traders and buyers crowd in from early morning. Fruits from several states have already arrived, adding vibrant colors to the marketplace. Banana Shortage May Push Prices Higher ...Read More >
Bihar Election 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Begusarai on to a packed ground and loud cheers. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s campaign for the Bihar Assembly elections officially began on October 24. An announcer on stage took the microphone and called the name of Lok Jan Shakti Party (Ram Vilas) or LJP (R) chief Chirag Paswan for a speech. The prime minister raised his eyebrows in a quick gesture toward Nitish Kumar. The message looked unmistakable. Nitish would speak, ...Read More >
Several banks across the country will be closed from October 21 to 23 due to various festivals, including Diwali and Bhai Dooj. Bank holidays vary from state to state, with online banking and ATMs still functioning. Fourth Saturday and Sunday will also see bank closures. Chhath Puja and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary will result in bank closures in certain regions. ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) A woman in Bihar sang a special Chhathi Maiya song on Friday, ahead of the upcoming Chhath Mahaparv and affectionately referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "Modi Bhaiya." The melodious rendition of song has struck an emotional chord with PM Modi's supporters and well-wishers and is earning appreciation from multiple quarters. The Chhath song, with reference to PM Modi as 'bhaiya' comes on a day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched campaign blitz in po ...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 ...Read More >
Samastipur (Bihar) [India], October 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid homage to Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur in Bihar's Samastipur district, and he later met his family members. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was also present. Also Read | Gold Rate Today, October 24: Gold Price Dips From Historic Highs Amid Global Selling Pressure, Check Prices of Yellow Metal in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Other Metro Cities. Karpuri Thakur, a prominent socialist leader and former Ch ...Read More >
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 24 (ANI): A forensic team on Friday morning rushed to the site on the National Highway 44 in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district, where at least 20 people died and several sustained injuries after a bus caught fire following a collision with a motorcycle. The forensic team began a detailed inspection of the vehicle and experts are collecting evidence to determine the exact cause of the fire and the sequence of events leading up to the incident. Also Read ...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 ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 24: The grand festival of Chhath Puja, dedicated to worshipping the Sun God, is set to give a major boost to the Indian economy, with trade worth around Rs 38,000 crore expected across the country, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Friday. This marks a sharp rise of 22.58 per cent from last year's Rs 31,000 crore and Rs 27,000 crore in 2023 -- reflecting the festival's growing cultural and economic significance. The four-day festival, celebrated wi ...Read More >
Mukesh Sahani has been named the Deputy Chief Ministerial candidate for the Mahagathbandhan in poll bound Bihar, parties representing the Opposition bloc announced on Thursday. The alliance, which includes the RJD, Congress, Left parties, and Sahani's Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP), has already picked Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Ministerial face. Sahani's selection could be seen as a strategic move to consolidate support among Bihar's fisherman and other backward communities and strengthen the a ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 24 (ANI): In anticipation of the crowd surge during the Chhath Puja festivities, the Indian Railways has made elaborate arrangements to ensure a safe and comfortable journey for passengers. According to Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railways (NFR), the railways have made provisions for special trains, and this year they plan to run over 12,000. He added that these special trains will operate to various stations in Bihar, catering to the l ...Read More >
New Delhi: Haryana released additional water into the Yamuna's main channel from the Hathnikund Barrage, days before Chhath Puja, data from Central Water Commission (CWC) shows.The higher flow is expected to improve the water quality and ensure adequate flow for the festival, some experts said. An official, however, said that the move was for rejuvenating the river, "not just for Chhath Puja. It's also to maintain the river's flow and keep it clean." CWC data shows that since 5 pm on Tuesday, no ...Read More >
Lucknow: The All India Bhojpuri Samaj (AIBS) President Prabhunath Rai has urged CM Yogi Adityanath to declare two-day public holiday on Oct 27 and 28 for Chhath. "I met the CM and requested for two-day public holidays since Chhath is a festival of great devotion and an occasion for seeking blessings from Chhathi Maiyya and Surya bhagwan," said Rai.He said this time a separate route has been made for the CM to directly reach the stage at Laxman Mela park for Chhath celebrations, ensuring no incon ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, Oct 23 : As the major festival of Chhath approaches, trains bound for Bihar from Tatanagar are witnessing unprecedented rush. Trains like the South Bihar Express and Katihar Express are so packed that passengers are struggling to even find space to stand. The situation has escalated to the point where Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel and commercial staff are actively managing crowds on the ground. While general coaches have traditionally been crowded, this year even sleepe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI) Delhi BJP leader Anil Gupta on Thursday took a ritual sip (aachman) of the water from the Yamuna, claiming the river is on the road to recovery from its heavily polluted state because of the efforts of the party's government in the last eight months. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva, who had taken a dip in the Yamuna in October last year to register his protest against alleged "apathy" of the then AAP government over pollution in Yamuna, claimed that the water of th ...Read More >
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