New Delhi [India], Oct 7 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday extended greetings to the nation on the eve of Dussehra and said it marks "triumph of truth over untruth" and "victory of good over evil".
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Oct 7 (ANI): Marking an end to the Navratri festival, burning of an effigy of Ravana will take place at Aishbagh Ramlila ground with several high-profile guests in attendance on Tuesday, authorities said.
Vidisha (Madhya Pradesh) [India], Oct 7 (ANI): A day before Dusshera, an effigy of Ravana stuffed with firecrackers burnt to ashes after coming in contact with an electricity powerline near a bus stand in Sironj area of Vidisha district on Monday.
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Oct 7 (ANI): Art knows no religion, believes Mohammad who heads a group of Hindu and Muslim artisans which has kept alive an over three-decade-old tradition of preparing Dusshera effigies here.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Oct 7 (ANI): The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is going to hold Shri Ram Vijayadashami Shobha Yatra in Lucknow on Tuesday morning with an aim to make youth more aware about Lord Ram.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Oct 7 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPC) has promised 24-hour power supply throughout the state from Dussehra to Diwali.
New Delhi [India], Oct 7 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday extended greetings to the nation on the eve of Dussehra and expressed hope that the festival will inspire people to work towards helping the needy and deprived.
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Oct 7 (ANI): The artists are giving final touches to the effigies at the parade ground here as the city is all geared up to celebrate Dussehra on Tuesday.
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Oct 7 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra and Durga Puja with a call to pledge themselves to upholding the age-old traditions of tolerance and harmony.
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Oct 7 (ANI): With its unique traditions dating back to several centuries, the city of Prayagraj is immersed in religious fervour on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra.
New Delhi [India], Oct 6 (ANI): BJP executive president Jagat Prakash Nadda will embark on a three-day visit to Himachal Pradesh and Punjab on October 7.