Supreme Court allows green crackers during festivities in Bengal, cancels Calcutta HC's order
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
Chandigarh/IBNS: The Haryana government has banned bursting of crackers in 14 districts near Delhi days before India will celebrate Diwali.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday wished the nation on Diwali festival.
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
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
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
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.