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DMRC issues revised timing for its metro services on the eve of Diwali
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
As per the DMRC, the last metro train on Thursday will operate at 10.00 pm from terminal stations of all lines, including the Airport Express line. The services are usually operational till 11:00pm on regular days. However, it added that the metro train services will run as usual for rest of
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"Aarti by 1100 devotees, over 25 lakh diyas were lit": Guinness World Reco
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
On the eve of Diwali, two Guinness World Records -- most people performing aarti simultaneously and the largest display of oil lamps -- were created at the eighth edition of Deepotsav in Ayodhya.
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Ayodhya celebrates grand 'Deepotsav' with UP CM Yogi leading festivities
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led the celebrations, pulling a chariot carrying artists portraying Lord Ram, Sita, and Lakshman, symbolising Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya.
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Assam Rifles seize yaba tabltes worth Rs 18 cr in West Tripura, two held
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a mega operation on the eve of Diwali, Assam Rifles seized 90,000 yaba tablets and arrested two persons from the general area of Narangbari in West Tripura district on Wednesday.
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Army jawans celebrate Diwali at LoC in Jammu
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Away from their home in the service of nation Indian Army jawans on Wednesday evening celebrated Deepawali at the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.
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"Enthusiasm among people of Ayodhya for Diwali celebrations": Former Babri
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Amid the Diwali celebrations in Ayodhya, the Uttar Pradesh government announced to celebrate the occasion by lighting 25 lakh diyas (oil lamps) across the ghats of Saryu river. Iqbal Ansari, former litigant Babri Masjid, on Wednesday said that there is much enthusiasm among the people of Ayo
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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel conveys Diwali and New Year greetin
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel extended Diwali and Vikram Samvat 2081 New Year greetings to the people of Gujarat and Gujarati families across the globe. In his message, he conveyed that Diwali's lights represent the journey from darkness to light, inspiring hope and positivity, C
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Diwali 2024: Karan Johar shares fam-jam picture with mother Hiroo, kids Ya
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Embracing the festive spirit, filmmaker Karan Johar on Wednesday dropped an adorable fam-jam picture featuring his mother Hiroo Johar and children - Yash and Roohi.
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Tripura: State govt unveils comprehensive development plans for TSR forces
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
According to these new initiatives, the monthly ration allowance for personnel will see a substantial rise from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000, ensuring better sustenance for the forces.
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Dhiren Shastri lashes out at those raising objection over firecracker use
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Amid Diwali festivities, many are concerned over the rising pollution and its aggravation due to bursting of firecrackers. Many have also opined that the oil used in diyas (oil lamps) should be distributed among the poor. Pandit Dhiren Krishna Shastri on Wednesday lashed out at those raising
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US' tallest building lights up in Diwali celebrations
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The building displayed 'diyas' as the US celebrated Diwali
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Andhra: Free cooking gas cylinder scheme comes into force from Deepavali
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The State Government has decided to supply three cooking gas cylinders per year for all the eligible women in the State as promised by CM Naidu during the recent elections. The Cabinet at its recent meeting gave its consent for the total expenditure of Rs 2,684 cr per annum for the supply of
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