West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday attended the 'Sandhya Puja' as part of the Chhath Puja celebrations at Kolkata's Doi Ghat and said that all arrangements have been made for the ongoing four-day festival.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on the third day of the Chhath Puja performed Sandhya Puja, where he could be seen offering Arghya (water) to Lord Surya.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of Chhath Puja and wished for everyone's happiness, prosperity and good fortune.
The caller said that he would kill Shah Rukh Khan who lived on Bandstand (Bandra), when the caller was asked his name he reportedly told the Police station that it did not matter.
Mumbai Police team has reportedly traced the call to Raipur, Chhhattisgarh. Teams of the Mumbai Police have since left for Chhhattisgarh and investigation is on.
"I extend my greeting to all the people of the state and the country on the auspicious occasion of the festival of Chhath Puja. Women performed this four-day puja for a longer life of their husbands, should not face any problems and their families be filled with happiness, prosperity and joy
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday extended warm wishes for Chhath Puja, expressing his hope that the festival brings new energy and strength to everyone's lives.
While addressing the closing ceremony of the Chhattisgarh State Festival on Wednesday, the Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar appreciated the people of Chhattisgarh and the state's rich cultural heritage, saying "Chhattisgarhiya Sabse Badiya."
Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday criticised the BJP's recent claims about "urban naxals" hosting a meeting attended by Rahul Gandhi in Maharashtra.
In a significant display of support for India's manufacturing growth, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan visited the NIBE Group of Companies in Chakan, Pune on Wednesday.
Expressing grief over the demise of legendary folk singer Sharda Sinha, Bihar MP and daughter of Ashok Chaudhary, Shambhavi Chaudhary said that Chhath is incomplete without her.