In view of the upcoming Diwali and Chhath festivals, the Uttar Ptadesh Government has decided to run additional buses in the state between November 10 and November 20. During this period, the government has announced an incentive amount for the workers, including bus drivers and conductors, of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport […]
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Ayodhya decked up for grand Diwali celebrations with banners of Lord Rama
Like every year, Ayodhya is decked up this year also ahead of Diwali celebrations. Banners and posters of Lord Rama installed at various places have become the centre of attraction. “The grand Deepotsav will be celebrated in Ayodhya before Diwali and this time 21 lakh lamps will be lit, which […]
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May this festival further the spirit of joy, well-being: PM Modi wishes people on Diwali
On the occasion of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted people and wished the festival brought them joy and well-being. “Wishing everyone a Happy Diwali. Diwali is associated with brightness and radiance. May this auspicious festival further the spirit of joy and well-being in our lives. I hope […]
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PM Modi to visit Ayodhya on eve of Diwali
On the eve of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, said the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday. On October 23, PM Modi will perform darshan and pooja of Bhagwan Shree Ramlala Virajman at around 5 PM. Following the prayer session, PM Modi will conduct an inspection of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi […]
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Amit Shah extends greetings to people on Diwali
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday extended his greetings to people on the occasion of Diwali. Taking to his Twitter handle, Shah said, “Wishing everyone a very ‘Happy Diwali’. May this great festival of light and happiness illuminate everyone’s life with new energy, light, health and prosperity.” Diwali is […]
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PM Modi greets nation on Diwali, hopes for prosperity, good fortune
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to people on the occasion of Diwali and wished for the festival to bring “happiness, prosperity and good fortune.” “Greetings to the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. I wish that this festival of lights brings happiness, prosperity and good fortune […]
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PM Modi greets nation on Diwali, likely to visit troops in forward area
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted his Diwali greetings Sunday morning. “May this auspicious festival brighten your lives with prosperity and good health and may there be happiness all around,” Modi said in a tweet. देशवासियों को दीपावली के पावन अवसर पर बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं। रोशनी का यह उत्सव हम सभी के […]
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Ghaziabad tops country’s pollution list, conditions to persist till Diwali
The Ghaziabad city on Thursday emerged as the most polluted city across the county with the air quality index (AQI) deteriorating to a value of 335 under ‘very poor’ category as per the figures released by the Central Pollution Control Board. The last time city’s AQI stood under ’very poor’ […]
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Delhi’s air quality back in ‘very poor’ zone, days after Diwali may be worse
The air quality fell to “very poor” levels on Thursday and is likely to worsen over the next few days, weather officials said, warning of a deterioration in conditions in the coming days – particularly after Diwali. The daily air quality index (AQI) – calculated as a 24-hour average till […]
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Scotland Yard clamps down on Kashmir protest on Diwali
Scotland Yard on Thursday announced a series of restrictions on the proposed Kashmir march on Sunday, prohibiting gathering of protestors outside the Indian high commission, which was the scene of violence on August 15 and September 3. The restrictions on the 10,000-strong protest were announced following pressure from New Delhi and the […]
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Twitter launches new emoji for Diwali 2019
Twitter on Thursday announced a new emoji allowing its users to control how high the diyas flame burns during Diwali. “In line with our tradition of engaging people in this conversation, as well as delighting them with innovations, we have launched a ‘Lights On’ diya emoji to represent the joy […]