Tag: Diwali
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“You have been my family…”PM Modi’s Diwali message in Kargil to soldiers
In 2018, Prime Minister Modi celebrated Diwali with jawans of the Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), at Harsil in Uttarakhand.
October 24, 2022 -
Ladakh: PM Modi lands in Kargil to celebrate Diwali with soldiers
Last year, PM Modi celebrated Diwali with soldiers in Nowshera, Jammu.
October 24, 2022 -
Prez Murmu, PM Modi, cabinet ministers greet people on Diwali
Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated all over India.
October 24, 2022 -
Diwali: Significance of festival in different cultures and faiths
With many religious and mythological significance attached with the festival, different parts of India celebrate Diwali in different ways with glitz and sparkles.
October 23, 2022 -
Delhi’s air quality remains in ‘poor’ category day before Diwali, smog blanket covers sky
A day before Diwali, the Delhiites woke up under a blanket of smoggy sky as the air quality remained in the "poor" category with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 266.
October 23, 2022 -
Assam: Bodoland Territorial Council announces ‘local holiday’ for Diwali, Kali Puja on Oct 25
A local holiday has been declared in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTR) region of Assam on October 25 on the occasion of Diwali and Kali Puja. The holiday has been announced in the districts Kokorajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Tamulpur and Udalguri.
October 22, 2022 -
Tahir flies to Delhi to celebrate Diwali with his family
Actor Tahir Raj Bhasin and his family will celebrate the festival of lights in Delhi. Tahir recently finished filming his untitled follow-up and immediately began filming his upcoming OTT project.
October 22, 2022 -
New York City announces public school holiday on Diwali from 2023
Anniversary Day has reportedly been on the books since 1829, with schools observing the holiday since the mid-1900s, New York Post reported.
October 21, 2022 -
Only green crackers will be allowed in Haryana: Khattar
Strict action will be taken against those selling firecrackers without licence, said Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.
October 21, 2022 -
Dhanteras marks beginning of five-day-long Diwali festivities
It is believed to bring good fortune for the family in the coming year. Many people wait for their entire year for this auspicious day to purchase vehicles and electronics.
October 20, 2022 -
How to combat air pollution after Diwali, shares doctor
Apart from crackers, there are many reasons which contribute towards pollution including, crop burning, emissions of vehicles, and weather patterns.
October 20, 2022 -
Delhi’s air quality to turn ‘very poor’ ahead of Diwali, curbs imposed
In a meeting on Wednesday, the CAQM sub-committee "comprehensively reviewed the air quality scenario in the region and noted that the air quality parameters are likely to dip on October 22 in the region making it to move into the 'very poor' category".
October 20, 2022 -
Bursting of firecrackers in Delhi on Diwali will attract jail term up to 6 months
Amid rising air pollution and ahead of Diwali, the city government has announced a ban on the storage, sale, and bursting of crackers in Delhi.
October 19, 2022 -
Airfare from Delhi, Mumbai to Patna rises upto three fold amid Diwali, Chhath
The price of the Delhi to Patna flight on October 22 was Rs 14,000 while the airfare from Mumbai to Patna reached Rs 20,000. The current fare from these two places to Patna is more than the rate from Delhi to Sharjah, which is Rs 11,000. Delhi to Bangkok's current ticket costs Rs 10,500, and Delhi to Singapore is priced at Rs 13,000. The air ticket from Kolkata to Patna was hiked to Rs 10,500.
October 19, 2022 -
Event: 4th edition of the India Craft Week to take place during Diwali
With the theme of 'Water', this edition will witness over 50 world-famous craftspeople/artisans who will showcase their Crafting Tradition.
October 18, 2022 -
UP CM issues fresh guidelines for festive season
According to the government spokesman, Adityanath added that in the coming days, festivals like Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai-Dooj, Devotthan Ekadashi, Ayodhya Deepotsav, Varanasi Dev Deepawali and Chhath Mahaparv will be celebrated.
October 17, 2022 -
Eco-friendly options to celebrate Diwali sans carbon footprint
The festival is widely associated with Lakshmi; the goddess of prosperity, with many religious traditions connecting together.
October 14, 2022