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Kolkata residents can burst eco-friendly green firecrackers from 8 pm to 10 pm on Kali Puja and Diwali, October 20. Fireworks are also permitted on Chhath Puja from 6 am to 8 am. Police have seized nearly 3,000 kg of illegal fireworks and made seven arrests to enforce these regulations. People will be allowed to burst eco-friendly green firecrackers in Kolkata between 8 pm and 10 pm during Kali Puja and Diwali on October 20, a senior officer said on Friday. A notification issued by Kolkata Pol ...Read More >
A massive homecoming is underway across India. Millions are traveling to Bihar for Diwali and Chhath Puja. Trains are packed, and tickets are scarce. Railway authorities are deploying special trains and extra staff to manage the overwhelming crowds. Similar scenes are reported at bus terminals. This annual migration highlights devotion and duty. The great homecoming has begun -- and it's utter chaos on the tracks! With Diwali, Chhath Puja, and assembly elections just around the corner, the Indi ...Read More >
Kartavya Path transformed into a mesmerizing wonderland for Deepotsav in Delhi, as 1.51 lakh diyas illuminated the night sky. A dazzling display featuring a Ramayana-inspired drone and laser show captivated the audience, alongside heartfelt Ram Katha recitations. High-ranking ministers graced the occasion, heralding a new chapter in Delhi's public Diwali festivities. The Delhi government on Saturday organised a grand "Deepotsav" programme at Kartavya Path on the occasion of Dhanteras, drawing l ...Read More >
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 21 (ANI): Considering the additional movement of passengers during the festivities, North Eastern Railway has notified 145 special puja trains which will run continuously till all the passengers return after the Chhath festival. Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) for North Eastern Railway, Pankaj Kumar Singh, said that special trains are being run in record numbers. Speaking to ANI, Pankaj Kumar Singh said, "Keeping in mind the Diwali and Chhath fe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 20: To accommodate the anticipated surge in passenger traffic during Diwali and Chhath, Indian Railways will operate around 8,000 additional special trains in the coming days, the Railway Ministry announced on Monday. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed passenger movement at the Railway Board's War Room and commended staff members for their round-the-clock efforts. He also extended festive greetings to railway personnel on the occasion of Diwali. This year, Indian R ...Read More >
Banks in many states are closed today on Monday (October 20, 2025) to celebrate Diwali (Diwali 2025), also known as Deepavali, Naraka Chaturdashi and Kali Puja. Income Tax Guide Income Tax Slabs FY 2025-26Income Tax Calculator 2025New Income Tax Bill 2025 In India, all scheduled and non-scheduled banks observe public holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays. While the first, third and the fifth (in some cases) will be a working Saturday for banks unless specified in the RBI holiday calenda ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his campaign for the Bihar assembly polls next week. He has four rallies scheduled by the end of October. The Prime Minister will address gatherings in Samastipur and Begusarai on October 24. He will return on October 30 for rallies in Muzaffarpur and Chhapra. Further rally details will be announced soon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch his campaign for the Bihar assembly polls next week, with as many as four election rallies scheduled by the end ...Read More >
New Delhi: The political battle over cleaning the Yamuna intensified on Sunday as AAP's Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Delhi govt over its claim of cleaning the river. Bharadwaj challenged CM Rekha Gupta and minister Parvesh Verma to "drink a litre of Yamuna water" to prove that the river is now cleaner ahead of Chhath Puja.Responding to him, Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor wrote on X: "Mr Saurabh, you are educated too, so please te ...Read More >
In her message, the CM said that Diwali, the festival of light, prosperity, and togetherness, should be celebrated in an atmosphere of peace and harmony. Protect the Capital by using green crackers only, said Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Sunday as she extended the greetings to the people of the city on the occasion of Diwali. She encouraged people to celebrate the festival "in traditional ways by lighting diyas (lamps), making rangoli, and sharing sweets to spread joy and prosperity," read a stateme ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 19: Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, today conducted a surprise inspection of Anand Vihar Railway Station to ensure passenger safety and convenience during the festive season. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected the holding area at the station and interacted directly with passengers, seeking feedback on the cleanliness of the railway premises and the facilities being provided. Speaking to the ...Read More >
Surat, Oct 19 (PTI) Unprecedented crowds have been witnessed at Surat railway station in Gujarat over the last few days as people headed to their hometowns ahead of Diwali and Chhath, with Western Railway operating special trains to cater to the festival rush. The Western Railway, in a release on Sunday, said that it has notified around 75 pairs of special trains for the festive season that were making more than 2,400 trips to ferry passengers. According to officials, personnel from the police ...Read More >
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday accused the BJP government in Delhi of pushing the capital city into chaos, and undoing a decade of progress achieved under AAP's rule. Reacting to Kejriwal's remarks, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva accused the AAP leader of ''trying to save his political existence through lies and confusion''. Speaking at a Diwali Milan event at the party headquarters, Kejriwal claimed the city that once had world-class schools, improv ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi AAP unit President Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday slammed the Delhi government under the BJP over their claims of cleaning the Yamuna and challenged Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Minister Parvesh Verma to "drink a litre of Yamuna water" to prove their claims. Speaking to ANI, Bharadwaj said, "The chemical which was sprayed by the previous Delhi government is being sprayed by the current government... The government is lying that the Yamuna is clean. If Rekha Gupta says that ...Read More >
Passengers at Patna Junction Patna: With Chhath drawing near, the railways is preparing for an additional rush of an estimated 15 to 20 lakh passengers heading to Bihar from Oct 25. Most of these passengers are migrant workers and families returning to their native places to celebrate the festival and cast their votes in the assembly polls scheduled for Nov 6 and 11 across the state.However, the combined rush of Diwali and Chhath has overwhelmed the railway network. Regular trains from major cit ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): Delhi AAP unit President Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday slammed the Delhi government under the BJP over their claims of cleaning the Yamuna and challenged Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Minister Parvesh Verma to "drink a litre of Yamuna water" to prove their claims. Speaking to ANI, Bharadwaj said, "The chemical which was sprayed by the previous Delhi government is being sprayed by the current government... The government is lying that the Yamuna is clean ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 19 (ANI): North Western Railway has put in special arrangements for Diwali and Chhath Puja, with 44 pairs of special trains running to and from high-demand stations like Mumbai, Pune, Howrah, and nearby regions in Bihar. Captain Shashi Kiran, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of North Western Railway, told ANI that extra coaches, volunteers, and Railway Protection Force (RPF) staff have been deployed at stations to manage passenger rush and ensure smooth ...Read More >
Mumbai: Central Railway will operate 1,702 special trains for the Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals in an effort to help passengers travel to their destinations and join their families on the festival. CPRO, Central Railway, Swapnil Nila told ANI on Saturday, "The Central Railway is preparing for the upcoming Chhath and Diwali festivals by operating 1,702 special trains to help passengers travel to their destinations to celebrate with their families... These trains will start from stations such ...Read More >
Patna: Bharatiya Janata Party is gearing up for massive rallies in poll-bound Bihar featuring top leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, and BJP national president JP Nadda. The rallies are set to kick-start after Diwali. BJP Bihar state president, Dilip Jaisawal, informed ANI that PM Modi's proposed visit to Bihar is on 24th October. "In Bihar, he (PM Modi) will address public ralli ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Bihar Assembly elections have now reached a decisive stage. Leaders from all political parties are putting in their best efforts. Several leaders from the Grand Alliance and the NDA have jumped into the electoral fray. The NDA's biggest face, PM Narendra Modi himself, will now campaign in the electoral fray. Just before Chhath Puja, Narendra Modi will visit Bihar to campaign. His election campaign will begin on October 24th. He will hold 12 rallies, starting from Samastipur. BJP ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 18 (ANI): The contest for the Bihar Assembly elections is intensifying daily as the Congress party releases its second list amid the ongoing Mahagathbandhan seat-sharing crisis. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to kickstart his election campaign from October 24. In the latest list, the Congress party has fielded Shaswat Kedar Pandey from Narkatiaganj, whereas it has announced Qamrul Hoda as the candidate from Kishanganj. Irfan Alam, Jitender Yadav an ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 18 (ANI): Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Dilip Jaiswal on Saturday informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the state on October 24 and will address two public rallies as part of his election campaign. Jaiswal stated that PM Modi's election campaign will begin from Samastipur and later he will head to Begusarai to address public rallies. "PM's proposed visit to Bihar is on 24th October. In Bihar, he will address public rallie ...Read More >
Mumbai: To accommodate the heavy festive rush during Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals, the Central Railway announced a series of special trains between Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Danapur. The move aims to ensure smoother travel for thousands of passengers heading to their hometowns in North India during the festive season. According to an official release from the Mumbai Division of Central Railway, Train No. 01047 CSMT-Danapur Special will operate on October 18, ...Read More >
Patna: Folk singer Maithili Thakur, along with RJD MLA Bharat Bind joined the BJP on Tuesday. She is likely to be fielded from Alinagar in Darbhanga. Sitting MLA Mishri Lal Tadav has quit BJP. Earlier, it was speculated that the BJP would field her from her home seat Benipatti, but retained sitting MLA Vinod Narayan Jha in its first list of 71 candidates announced Tuesday. Alinagar is the home of Maithili's maternal uncle.Maithili turned 25 recently. Her father Ramesh Thakur is also her guru and ...Read More >
New Delhi: Many people plan to handle their banking work over the weekend, only to find their bank doors closed. This confusion often occurs because banks in India do not operate on all Saturdays. Apart from national and regional holidays, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has specific rules under which banks remain shut on certain Saturdays each month. Banks in Guwahati, Assam will remain closed today due to Kati Bihu. Although Dhanteras also falls on this day, it isn't a declared nationwide ban ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The capital witnessed severe traffic congestion across multiple areas on Friday as the festive season triggered a massive surge in vehicular movement. Long queues of bumper-to-bumper traffic caused delays and inconvenience to commuters, with several people stranded for hours. In a bid to manage the situation, Delhi Traffic Police cancelled all kinds of leave for personnel till Chhath Puja, except in emergency cases. The order was issued by the Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): A Belgian court in Antwerp has cleared the extradition of fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi to India, declaring his arrest by Belgian authorities earlier this year as lawful. The ruling represents a major development in India's long-running efforts to secure his return in connection with the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case. Also Read | What Is IRCTC Vikalp Scheme and How Can It Help You Get Confirmed Train Tickets During Diwali and Chhath Puja? Kno ...Read More >
Over 1,500 general tickets were sold through six mobile ticketing facilities at the station on the first day In a first, the Western Railway authorities Wednesday started a mobile ticketing facility at crowded Udhna Railway station in Surat for homebound migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in unreserved festival special trains. In view of Diwali, Chhath Puja and Bihar Assembly elections, a large number of migrant labourers working in the Surat textile industry have started going to th ...Read More >
School Holidays for Diwali 2025 Festivals State-Wise List: It is essential to note that school holidays may vary according to individual schools, and parents should verify local custom holidays in conjunction with the school curriculum. Here's what your school calendar looks like this month. School Holidays List for Diwali 2025: The month of October 2025 brings one of the longest festive breaks for students and teachers across India, as schools across several states close for Dussehra, Diwali, ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 17 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and the Bharatiya Janata Party star campaigner Yogi Adityanath, on Thursday, entered Bihar election battlefield, addressing rallies in support of BJP Ramkripal Yadav (Danapur) and NDA Shyam Rajak (Phulwari Sharif). Launching a sharp attack on the RJD-Congress alliance, he accused them of derailing Bihar growth by fueling divisive development versus burqa politics. Those who once pushed Bihar into Jungle Raj are again trying ...Read More >
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inspected the Yamuna River at Kalindi Kunj, assuring that water quality has improved with no froth formation expected during Chhath. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday inspected the preparations underway in Southeast Delhi's Kalindi Kunj (Madanpur Khadar) area for cleaning the Yamuna River and controlling froth formation. Further, Gupta reviewed a report from the on-site laboratory testing the river's water and expressed satisfaction with the quality of the Yamun ...Read More >
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