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Next three months decisive in determining COVID situation in country: Hars
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Friday said that the next three months are going to be decisive in determining the situation of COVID in the country and urged people to follow COVID appropriate behaviour during the coming festival and winter
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As Covid-19 cases rise, Nepal PM urges people to exercise caution during D
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], October 23 (ANI): With the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the Nepal, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged people to exercise caution while celebrate the Dashain festival and go in for small private celebrations to avoid the further spread of the infection.
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Sikali Jatra, an alternative for Dashain for people of Khokana in Nepal
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Lalitpur [Nepal], October 23 (ANI): Known for its cultural identity and mustard oil, Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the Southern part of Kathmandu Valley celebrates the Sikali Jatra instead of the Dashain Festival.
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Prakash Jha starrer 'Matto Ki Saikil' to premiere at Busan Film Festival
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 23 (ANI): Film producer Prakash Jha starrer 'Matto Ki Saikil' is all set to have its world premiere at the 25th Busan International Film Festival in South Korea.
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Ravan effigy makers business adversely hit amid COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 23 (ANI): Artists involved in making Ravan effigies are bearing the brunt of adverse economic conditions amid COVID-hit low key celebrations for the upcoming festival of Dussehra.
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Delhi govt to give mega festive package to employees
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): The Delhi government on Thursday announced it will give a mega festive package to its employees: cash equivalent of leave travel concession and an advance of Rs 10,000 in the form of a RuPay card.
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Celebrate Diwali with the most exclusive collection of GFTBX Rangoli Stenc
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 22 (ANI/PRNewswire): Diwali is just around the corner and people are gearing up to celebrate the festival of light with much fanfare. The streets are adorned with twinkling lights, houses are decked up with diyas, rangoli and there is an air of festivity all around, ma
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Bombay HC allows Jain temples to reopen dining halls 'Ayambil Oli Tap' fes
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 22 (ANI): Bombay High Court on Wednesday allowed Jain temples to reopen dining halls during the nine-day fasting festival 'Ayambil Oli Tap' from October 23.
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Durga Puja reflects unity and strength of India, says PM Modi
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addresses the people of West Bengal on the commencement of Durga Puja virtually and said this festival reflects the unity and strength of India.
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Pope Francis declares support for civil union laws for same sex couples
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Vatican City [Vatican], October 21 (ANI): Pope Francis declared support for civil unions for same-sex couples for the first time as pontiff during an interview for a documentary film, that premiered on Wednesday at the Rome Film festival.
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South Central Railways to run festival special trains between Howrah, Yesv
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 21 (ANI): In order to facilitate the rush of passengers during the upcoming festival season, South Central Railways on Wednesday said it will run superfast festival special trains Howrah-Yesvantpur daily.
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Congress slams Centre, alleges fares of festival special trains 30% higher
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): The Congress on Wednesday criticised the Centre for allegedly keeping the fare of special trains for the festivals 25 pc to 30 pc more than that of normal trains.
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