Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday announced that Monday, October 27, will be a public holiday on account of the Chhath festival, CMO said in a statement.
In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi wrote, "It's the month of festivals - Diwali, Bhai Dooj, Chhath. In Bihar, these festivals mean more than just faith; they are a longing to return home--the fragrance of the soil, the love of family, the warmth of the village. But this longing has now become a
The ritual of 'Nahay-Khay' was observed at ghats in Danapur, including Fakkar Mahto Ghat, Gurudwara Ghat, and Nariyal Ghat, as devotees performed the sacred bathing ceremony and prepared offerings for Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya.
The RJD supremo alleged that the "uncrowned king of lies and the leader of empty promises" had claimed that 12,000 out of the country's total 13,198 trains would operate for Bihar during Chhath. The RJD leader termed the promise a blatant deception.
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on Friday inspected preparations at a ghat in Sonia Vihar ahead of Chhath Puja 2025 and said that a spectacular Chhath will be held in the National Capital this time.
Taking to X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote, "The great festival of Chhath, dedicated to nature and culture, is approaching. Devotees across the country, including in Bihar, have already immersed themselves in the preparations for it with full devotion."
As part of preparations for the Chhath festival, Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena and Minister of Art, Culture and Languages Kapil Mishra jointly inspected Vasudev Ghat on Thursday and issued detailed directions to the concerned officials to ensure that no aspect of the arrangements
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated in a review meeting, held under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena in New Delhi on Wednesday, ahead of the Chhath festival
Delhi Government is making all the arrangements for the Chhath Festival, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said, adding that her government is getting support from the neighboring States for the necessary coordination for the arrangements.
Considering the additional movement of passengers during the festivities, North Eastern Railway has notified 145 special puja trains which would run continuously till all the passengers return after Chhath festival. Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) for North Eastern Railway, Pankaj K
"This water is now in such a condition that aquatic creatures can live very well in it, whereas earlier even a mosquito could not thrive in this water. Today, this water is suitable for our aquatic life... This is Delhi's achievement and work is continuously ongoing in this direction," CM
Talking about the new construction, the Union Minister said that the ticketing counter has been improved, he said that the changes will be appropriately tested during the festival surge the station experiences every year. He has also asked officials to have proper cybersecurity measures a