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PM Modi to inaugurate newly widened Varanasi-Prayagraj Highway on Dev Deep
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the six-lane Varanasi-Prayagraj Highway during his visit to Varanasi on November 30 on the occasion of Dev Deepawali, said sources.
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Jawans deployed at borders celebrate Diwali
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], November 14 (ANI): Jawans deployed at border posts on Friday celebrated Diwali, separated from their families but committed in their duty to ensure that citizens of the country enjoy the festival without any fear of security.
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Ahead of Diwali, Bengaluru shop owner sells firecracker-shaped chocolates
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 12 (ANI): With Diwali around the corner, a shop owner in Bengaluru has been selling chocolates in the shape of firecrackers.
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Many elderly widows celebrate Deepawali on the banks of River Yamuna in Ma
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 12 (ANI): Some orthodox people do not allow widows to celebrate festivals, but due to the initiative of a social service organisation, several elderly widows lit earthen lamps at Keshi Ghat, Vrindavan, on Wednesday and infused some positivity to thei
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Eco-friendly Diwali: Children at orphanage make Diya, idols using cow dung
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Rajkot (Gujarat) [India], November 10 (ANI): With Diwali around the corner, the Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying organized a Deepawali Abhiyaan wherein the children of the orphanage made Diya, idols, and other decorative items using cow dung. The
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Cow dung chip reduces radiation from mobiles, safeguard against diseases:
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA) chairman Vallabhbhai Kathiria unveiled a 'chip' made of cow dung and claimed that it reduces radiation from mobile handsets and it will be a safeguard against diseases.
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Ayodhya: Devotees take early morning dip in Sarayu river on Kartik Purnima
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Nov 12 (ANI): Hundreds of devotees took a holy dip at Naya Ghat on the banks of river Sarayu here on the occasion of Kartik Purnima on Tuesday morning.
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PM Modi wishes nation on Diwali
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished the nation on the occasion of Diwali.
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Sonia attacks Centre, says farmers being forced to observe black Deepawali
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 26 (ANI): Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday attacked the BJP-led Central government, saying farmers were being forced to observe "black Deepawali" as the kharif crops were being sold at an average 22.5 per cent below the minimum support price (MSP) and demand
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Tihar begins in Nepal with crow worship
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], Oct 26 (ANI): Tihar, one of the biggest festivals of Nepal, also known as Deepawali, formally began on Saturday with the worship of crow.
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UP: Visually impaired children in Varanasi add sparkle this Diwali
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Oct 23 (ANI): From eco-friendly glittery candles and decorative christmas trees to colourful diyas and hand-printed cards, this blind school's collection of Deepawali decorative art pieces can accentuate the festive vibe.
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UP: Top officials to visit Ayodhya to take stock of 'Deepotsav' preparatio
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Oct 15 (ANI): As Ayodhya gears up for grand Deepawali celebrations, top officials of the state will visit the area in the run-up to the preparations for the festivities.
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