PM Modi, HM Shah extend warm wishes on Bhai Dooj

IANS | November 3, 2024 10:30 AM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj on Sunday, celebrating the bond between brother and sister.

Punjab CM extends Diwali, Bandi Chhor Diwas greetings

IANS | October 31, 2024 10:19 AM

Chandigarh, Oct 31 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday extended warm wishes to all Punjabis living across the globe on the sacred occasion of the festival of lights Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas.

Kejriwal urges people to light diyas, avoid firecrackers on Diwali

IANS | October 30, 2024 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called upon residents of the national Capital to avoid bursting firecrackers during Diwali, pointing to the severe air pollution it causes in the city. Instead, he encouraged people to light diyas as a safer, more environment-friendly way to celebrate the festival of lights.