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Ayodhya: Sand artist recreates episodes of Ramayana
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 2 (ANI): With an aim to make the Diwali festival a grand celebration in Ayodhya as the construction of Ram Temple is underway, the sand artist recreated famous episodes of Ramayana including, 'Bharat Milap, and 'Ram Laxman, Seeta' symbolising "Treta
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COVID-19: West Bengal's Asansol markets experience limited footfall in Diw
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Asansol (West Bengal) [India], November 2 (ANI): With Diwali around the corner, markets of West Bengal's Asansol are all set for season sales.
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US lawmaker to introduce Bill to make Diwali federal holiday
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 2 (ANI): Congressman Carolyn Maloney will introduce a bill in US Congress, which aims to establish Diwali as a federal holiday in the United States.
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Inmates of Jammu district jail make different types of candles ahead of Di
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Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], November 2 (ANI): The inmates of District Jail Jammu in the Amphalla region are making different types of candles ahead of Diwali.
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Ranchi: Earthen lamp sales slump due to lack of soil availability
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], November 2 (ANI): With Diwali just days away, 'diya' makers (earthen lamp makers) in Jharkhand's Ranchi are facing a sales slump due to lack of soil availability.
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Tourist footfall increases in Shimla during festive season
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], November 2 (ANI): The footfall of tourists has increased in the hill state of Himachal Pradesh and particularly its capital Shimla during the Diwali festival season.
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Volunteers put oil lamps at Ram ki Paidi for Deepotsav
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 2 (ANI): Volunteers were on Monday given the task of arranging oil lamps on Ram ki Paidi, a series of ghats on the banks of the Saryu river, for Deepotsav on November 3, ahead of Diwali.
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Tight security arrangements made in Ayodhya ahead of Deepotsav
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Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 2 (ANI): The administration has made extensive security arrangements in Ayodhya for Deepotsav on November 3 ahead of Diwali.
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Odisha govt allows only green fireworks for sale and use, bans other firec
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Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 2 (ANI): Ahead of Diwali, Odisha Government on Monday said that only green fireworks will be allowed for sale and use in the state. A complete ban has also been imposed on other firecrackers.
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Lok Sabha Speaker inspects cleanliness drive in Parliament
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New Delhi [India], November 1 (ANI): Ahead of Diwali, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inspected the cleanliness drive in Parliament on Monday.
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Punjab announces 11 pc hike in DA allowance for government employees as 'D
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], November 1 (ANI): Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi-led Punjab government on Monday announced a 11 per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees.
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Northern Railways prepares for upcoming festivals
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 1 (ANI): In view of the festival of Diwali and Chhath Puja, the Northern Railways has made special arrangements for the convenience of the passengers.
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