Delhi declares Nov 10 as public holiday to observe Chhath Puja

New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi government on Friday declared November 10 as a public holiday to mark the occasion of Chhath Puja.

Prez Ram Nath Kovind urges people to celebrate Chhath puja with caution

New Delhi/UNI: President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday greeted the people on the occasion of Chhath Puja and urged them to take a pledge to conserve nature and celebrate the festival keeping Covid-19 pandemic in mind.

Covid-19: Calcutta HC bans use, sale of firecrackers during Kali Puja, Diwali, Chhath Puja in Bengal

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.

Three BSF jawans injured in a blast during Chhath Puja in Manipur’s Imphal East

Guwahati, Nov 3 (IBNS): Three jawans of the Border Security Force (BSF) were injured in a blast at a venue of Chhath Puja in Manipur’s Imphal East district last night.

We want everyone to live in peace, in unity, like brothers and sisters: Mamata

Kolkata/UNI:West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said,“We want everyone to live in peace – in unity, like brothers and sisters."  

Kolkata: Neglecting NGT's order, Chhath Puja celebrated at Rabindra Sarobar lake in presence of police

Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Violating the direction of National Green Tribunal (NGT)'s Eastern Zone Bench, a large number of devotees celebrated Chhath Puja in south Kolkata's Rabindra Sarobar lake and its surrounding areas on Tuesday, in the presence of city police force, reports said.

PM Modi greets nation on Chhath Puja

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Chhath Puja.