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.
Rajasthan bans sale and bursting of firecrackers in Diwali to protect Covid-19 patients
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
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
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday met former President Pranab Mukherjee on Diwali.
Sonia Gandhi wishes countrymen on DiwaliÂ
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
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
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
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
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.
President Kovind, PM Modi greet the people on Diwali
New Delhi/IBNS: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the nation on the occasion of Diwali.
Ayodhya: 5.51 lakh diyas to lighten up temple city
Ayodhya/UNI: As many as 5.51 lakh diyas illuminating the temple city and banks of the Saryu river on Saturday night will mark the celebration of Diwali event 'Deepotsav' in Uttar Pradesh.
Let's celebrate our Nari Shakti on Diwali: Modi
New Delhi: Inaugurating the Dussera function at Delhi's Dwarka area, Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged people celebrate the girl child this Diwali.
India is best trade negotiator: Donald Trump
Washington, Nov 14 (IBNS): Celebrating Diwali in the White House, US President Donald Trump described India as a 'very good negotiator'.
Narendra Modi offers prayers to Maa Bhagirathi
Dehradun, Nov 7 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday prayed on the banks of River Bhagirathi river in Uttarakhand.
PM Modi visits Kedarnath Temple to offer Diwali prayers
Dehradun, Nov 7 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday morning visited Uttarakhand's Kedarnath Temple to offer his Diwali prayers.