New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The Delhi government on Thursday stated the Chhath pooja celebration shall not be allowed in public places, public grounds, river banks and temples citing the COVID-19 pandemic in the national capital.
Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], September 22 (ANI): Siliguri Metropolitan Police (SMP) will use drones for aerial surveillance, amid COVID-19, to monitor the crowd gatherings during Durga puja, which is celebrated with much fervour in the state.
Kathmandu [Nepal] September 18 (ANI): Area in front of Kaal Bhairabin Durbar Square was packed with devotees and onlookers on Saturday to witness the inauguration of Ya: Shi, a sacred pole signalising Lord Indrain in the main square of the shrine.
Leh (Ladakh) [India], September 18 (ANI): All schools and residential hostels in Leh will remain closed for the next fortnight starting from September 18, in view of fresh coronavirus cases reported from schools, the Ladakh administration said.
Karachi [Pakistan], September 12 (ANI): Pakistan is facing a surge in medical oxygen demand as it's struggling to turn the tide on the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, local media reported on Sunday.
Washington [US], September 12 (ANI): Popular American musical band Backstreet Boys have announced that they have cancelled their Christmas shows in Las Vegas and subsequently postponed their holiday album that was due to be released this year.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 10 (ANI): Amid strict COVID-19 restrictions in Mumbai, the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at the famous Lalbaugcha Raja pandal are muted as the darshan has gone virtual.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 10 (ANI): Celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi have completely gone virtual this year at the popular Siddhivinayak Temple in Maharashtra's Mumbai city in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): As the festivities for Ganesh Chaturthi are set to begin from Friday, devotees across the country geared up to celebrate the ten-day festival with less pomp and more vigour amid COVID-19 restrictions and protocols.
New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) concerning the Delhi government organising Ganesh Chathurthi celebrations amid COVID-19. The Court said that the PIL had been filed without proper homework and grant