New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The Indian Railways plans to run 1,500 special trains during the next five days with an average of 300 specials per day to cater to the surge in passengers ahead of Chhath festivities, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.
Gaya (Bihar), Oct 22 (IANS) Bhagirath Manjhi, son of the legendary 'Mountain Man' Dashrath Manjhi, has voiced bitter disappointment and accusations of deceit against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after being denied a party ticket for the Barachatti Assembly seat in the upcoming Bihar elections.
Gandhinagar, Oct 22 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel extended greetings to all citizens of Gujarat on the first day of Vikram Samvat 2082 – the Hindu calendar that marks the beginning of the New Year in the Indian sub-continent.
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Govardhan Puja, a festival deeply rooted in Indian tradition and spirituality, was celebrated across the country on Wednesday with immense fervour and unwavering faith. From the vibrant heartlands of Rajasthan to Uttar Pradesh, the spirit of devotion united millions in celebration.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday that to further cater to the expected surge in passenger traffic for Diwali and Chhath, the Railways plans to operate around 7,800 more special trains in the coming days, and War Rooms have been set up to monitor the festive rush.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The national capital witnessed a surge in firecracker sales this Diwali season, with most shopkeepers running out of stock well before the festival. In order to find crackers, many Delhi residents were even compelled to travel to neighbouring cities like Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and Sonipat.
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a courtesy visit to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday, extending festive greetings and warm wishes for the New Year.
Ayodhya, Oct 20 (IANS) In a dazzling display of devotion and national pride, the sacred city of Ayodhya marked this Diwali with a record-breaking Deepotsav celebration that lit up the ghats of the Saryu River and reignited political tempers across the spectrum.
Jaipur, Oct 20 (IANS) On the sacred occasion of Diwali and the Hindu New Year, His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj (Swami Keshavjivandas) extended heartfelt blessings to devotees, saints, and well-wishers of BAPS across the globe.
Kohima, Oct 18 (IANS) The 4th edition of Nagaland’s ‘Autumn Festival’ will be held in New Delhi on October 24-25 as a curtain-raiser to the 26th edition of the state’s iconic Hornbill Festival, officials said here on Saturday.
