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.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak joined his father and mother-in-law in enjoying local cuisine at a restaurant in Central Delhi’s Bengali Market, a VIP appearance that attracted the attention of shoppers and diners in the upscale business district, said a shop owner on Friday.
Ayodhya, Oct 17 (IANS) Ayodhya is all set to host the most magnificent edition of Deepotsav 2025, a celebration poised to become a defining chapter in India’s cultural and spiritual calendar.
Varanasi/Prayagraj, Oct 16 (IANS) As the festival of lights draws near, a strong wave of nationalism and support for indigenous products is sweeping across India - particularly in the spiritual city of Varanasi and the holy town of Prayagraj.
Dhamtari, Oct 16 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisaging a nation where all youth are economically empowered and self-reliant, with access to meaningful employment, the Central government is implementing the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP).
