Nov 05, 2021, at 07:25 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister on Thursday wished Happy Diwali and Kali Puja to the people and also took part in the puja rituals.
'If govt can run for 5 years, so can our protest': Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait
Nov 05, 2021, at 04:11 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait celebrated Diwali at the Ghazipur protest site alongside other farm members and leaders.
Prez Kovind, PM Modi, Vice President extend Diwali greetings
Nov 04, 2021, at 08:59 pm
New Delhi/UNI: President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Union Ministers and other leaders on Thursday greeted the people on the occasion of Diwali.
Proud of your surgical strikes: Modi to Indian soldiers celebrating Diwali in Kashmir
Nov 04, 2021, at 07:23 pm
New Delhi/Srinagar/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday heaped praises upon the Indian soldiers over their conduction of surgical strikes, which are considered a major success of the present central government in tackling cross border terrorism, five years ago as the country's most popular leader celebrated the festival Diwali with the Army at Nowshera in Kashmir's Rajouri district.
PM Modi reaches Kashmir's Naushera to celebrate Diwali with Indian Army personnel
Nov 04, 2021, at 05:53 pm
Jammu/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday morning reached the Naushera sector in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district to celebrate Diwali with the Indian army personnel.
PM, Union Ministers, Rahul Gandhi extend Dhanteras greetings
Nov 02, 2021, at 08:51 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, among others, on Tuesday greeted the people on the occasion of Dhanatrayodashi or Dhanteras, the first day of Deepavali festival.
Supreme Court allows green crackers during festivities in Bengal, cancels Calcutta HC's order
Nov 02, 2021, at 01:59 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court has set aside the Calcutta High Court's ruling, allowing the use of green crackers with relatively less-polluting materials during the upcoming festivities, media reports said.
Haryana bans firecrackers in 14 districts near Delhi ahead of Diwali
Oct 31, 2021, at 06:34 pm
Chandigarh/IBNS: The Haryana government has banned bursting of crackers in 14 districts near Delhi days before India will celebrate Diwali.
Oct 30, 2021, at 02:57 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal government on Friday announced to allow intra-state suburban local train services from Sunday (Oct 31) with 50 percent of its seating capacity, while it said schools for classes 9 to 12, colleges and universities will open from Nov 16, strictly adhering to Covid-19-related precautions and guidelines.
'Diwali ad featuring Aamir Khan hurts Hindu sentiments': BJP MP
Oct 22, 2021, at 03:52 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In yet another backlash for commercials on religious grounds, an ad film featuring Aamir Khan in the backdrop of Diwali celebrations is now under scanner with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anantkumar Hegde asking the brand-tyre major Ceat-to address the "problem blocking roads in the name of Namaz and noise emitted from mosques during Azan."
Fabindia deletes 'Jashn-e-Riwaaz' ad after outburst on social media
Oct 19, 2021, at 09:49 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India's ethnic clothing brand Fabindia has pulled out its social media campaign for its festive clothing line "Jashn-e-Riwaaz" ahead of Diwali after facing criticism for using an Urdu term for the campaign, according to media reports.
After Purple Revolution, farmers now reap benefits of marigold cultivation in Bhadarwah, Kashmir
Sep 21, 2021, at 05:55 am
Bhadarwah/IBNS: After successful venturing into exotic lavender farming, which brought the Purple Revolution in Bhadarwah, now it is the turn of marigold which has been rapidly changing the fortunes of about 500 families.
Delhi imposes blanket ban on sale, storage and use of firecrackers during Diwali
Sep 15, 2021, at 08:26 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Delhi government has imposed a blanket ban on the sale, storage and use of all kinds of firecrackers during Diwali this year, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Wednesday.
Assam youths provide solar lamps to poor school going children’s families on Diwali
Nov 15, 2020, at 06:33 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: While the entire country is celebrating the festival of light ‘Diwali’, many people are still living under darkness without light.
Amid Diwali celebrations, two fire incidents reported in Assam’s Dhemaji district
Nov 15, 2020, at 06:00 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Amidst Diwali celebrations, properties worth several lakh of rupees were reduced to ashes and at least five houses were burnt in two separate fire incidents in Assam’s Dhemaji district on Saturday night.
'India will give befitting reply if tested': PM Modi's strong message to China, Pakistan on Diwali
Nov 14, 2020, at 06:48 pm
New Delhi/Longewala/IBNS: In a strong message to the hostile neighbours on the occasion of festival Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India, the country which borders China and Pakistan, will give a befitting reply if tried and tested.
Indian PM Narendra Modi wishes nation on Diwali
Nov 14, 2020, at 02:43 pm
New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday wished the nation on Diwali festival.
Nov 14, 2020, at 06:02 am
Srinagar/IBNS: The Jammu Kashmir Workers Party president Mir Junaid wished the whole country on the occasion of Diwali.
PM Modi urges to light candles on Diwali as salute to soldiers amid ceasefire violations in J&K
Nov 14, 2020, at 05:18 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to light candles this Diwali as a salute to soldiers "who fearlessly protect our nation."
Uttar Pradesh: More than 5 lakh Diyas light up Ayodhya ghat on Deepotsava
Nov 13, 2020, at 11:57 pm
Ayodhya/UNI: 'Tretayuga’ came back to life again here on Friday when Lord Ram, along with Sita and Laxman, touched the grounds of the holy city of Ayodhya on the `Pushpak Vimana’ after completing 14 years of exile.
Total ban on firecrackers in Delhi, nearby areas in view of Covid-19 and air pollution
Nov 09, 2020, at 04:59 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A total ban on firecrackers has been imposed in the national capital Delhi and adjoining areas in view of Covid-19 and air pollution, media reports said.
Covid-19: Calcutta HC bans use, sale of firecrackers during Kali Puja, Diwali, Chhath Puja in Bengal
Nov 05, 2020, at 11:51 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday imposed a complete ban on the use and sale of all types of firecrackers across West Bengal during forthcoming Kali Puja, Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic.
Rajasthan bans sale and bursting of firecrackers in Diwali to protect Covid-19 patients
Nov 02, 2020, at 06:54 pm
Jaipur/IBNS: In a significant step to protect the Covid-19 patients, the Rajasthan government on Monday banned the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the state prioritising the lives of people in the ongoing festive season of the multicultural Asian country.
Himachal Pradesh: 30 incidents of fire reported during Diwali celebration
Oct 28, 2019, at 10:31 pm
Shimla, Oct 28 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh reported 30 incidents of fire in this Diwali as six major and four medium and 20 small fire broke out till Monday morning, fire officer confirmed.
Narendra Modi meets Pranab Mukherjee, wishes him on Diwali
Oct 28, 2019, at 09:36 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday met former President Pranab Mukherjee on Diwali.
Sonia Gandhi wishes countrymen on DiwaliÂ
Oct 27, 2019, at 06:31 pm
New Delhi, Oct 27 (UNI) Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday extended warm greetings on the occasion of Diwali to the people of the nation.
PM Narendra Modi celebrates Diwali with bravehearts on the border in J&K
Oct 27, 2019, at 06:27 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In continuation of the tradition set in the first tenure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday celebrated the festival of Diwali with soldiers of Indian Army at the Line of Control in Rajouri district of Jammu & Kashmir.
Narendra Modi celebrates Diwali with Army personnel in Rajouri
Oct 27, 2019, at 05:16 pm
Rajouri/ IBNS: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday celebrated Diwali with Army personnel in Rajouri.
PM Modi in Rajouri to celebrate Diwali with Indian troops
Oct 27, 2019, at 02:41 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will celebrate Diwali on Sunday with soldiers guarding the LoC, media reports said.
PM Modi remembers Sardar Patel and Guru Nanak in Mann Ki Baat
Oct 27, 2019, at 01:03 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday remembered the first Home Minister of India Vallabh Bhai Patel and the first guru of the Sikhs Guru Nanak in his Mann Ki Baat aired on the occasion of Diwali.