Traders attributed the slowdown in festive business to multiple factors, including the aftermath of the state's recent natural disasters, inflationary pressures, and the growing preference for online shopping. Local restrictions on vehicular movement in key market areas also added to the
The reopening followed a Supreme Court order, permitting access only to members of a High-Powered Committee constituted for this purpose. Mathura Circle Officer Sandeep Singh explained the comprehensive security measures, including the deployment of fire and forest department teams and th
In a post on social media platform X, Kejriwal shared that he met with mothers and sisters at the event and extended heartfelt wishes for Diwali and the upcoming festivals, praying for happiness, peace, tranquillity, and prosperity for all families.
Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday extended wishes to everyone on Dhanteras and Diwali, sharply criticising the Yogi administration, labelling it a "futility government" and adding, "Do not expect electricity from it."
As the five-day Diwali festivities began with Dhanteras, gold and silver shops in Jaipur saw heavy footfalls on Saturday. From traditional gold ornaments to silver coins and idols, shoppers thronged the city's famous sarafa lanes and high-end jewellery showrooms to make their auspicious pur
Banke Bihari's treasury to be opened after 54 years on Dhanteras festival in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Only the High-Powered Committee, allowed by the Court under police security, said a police official. While speaking with ANI, Mathura Circle Officer, Sandeep Singh said, "The reopening of
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued strict instructions regarding festivals and celebrations, stating that not even the slightest negligence will be tolerated during festivals and all officers should remain active in the field, an official release from Uttar Pradesh CMO said.
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has estimated that trade across India on the occasion of Dhanteras is expected to cross Rs 1 lakh crore, with gold and silver sales alone exceeding Rs 60,000 crore nationwide.
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In a post on X, CM Nitish Kumar said, "Congratulations and best wishes to the people of the state and the country on Dhanteras. May the grace of Mahalakshmi remain upon everyone.