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Haridwar: 'Har Ki Pauri' wearing a deserted look amid severe cold conditio
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Ghats at the world-famous Har Ki Pauri which used to be full of devotees are seen as empty. Like every year, a bonfire was arranged by the administration for the convenience of devotees, but this time perhaps the municipal officials have not arranged a bonfire.
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Kolkata to hold Ganga Aarti on the lines of Varanasi soon, says Minister
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The West Bengal Government led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has planned to organise Ganga Aarti in the ghats of the city. The area from Babu Ghat in Kolkata, up to Millenium Park, is the government's first choice for the purpose.
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Liquor ban in Bihar is a "complete failure": Former Dy CM Sushil Modi slam
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
"More than 100 people have died, the government is hiding the figures, and the police are threatening the people saying that they would be sent to jail if they get the post-mortem done. Due to fear, people are going to other ghats and burning dead bodies. An atmosphere of fear has been creat
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Fake challans issued for motorcycles, cars, e-rickshaws to carry sand in B
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Fake challans were made mentioning e-rickshaws, motorcycles and cars were used to transport sand from different ghats in Bihar in what it could be a major illegal mining scam, according to the recently tabled report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) for the year ending March 2021.
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Delegates from Tamil Nadu explore Sarnath, Ganga ghats during second day o
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The first batch of delegates who came to Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi from Tamil Nadu to attend the 'Kashi Tamil Sangamam' visited ghats of the holy river Ganga, Kashi Vishwanath temple, Tathagat Ghat and Mulgandha Kuti Vihar at Sarnath and the exhibition sites located at the sprawling Banaras H
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Thousands take part in marathon organised by Navy in City of Destiny Visak
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The route allowed runners to enjoy the sea on one side and Eastern Ghats on the opposite side, the Navy said in a statement. More than 18,000 people registered for the event conducted in four categories: 42 km full marathon, 21.1 km half marathon, 10 km run, and a Fun Run for 5 km.
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Dev Deepawali celebrated with grandeur in Varanasi
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
On Dev Deepawali, almost 21 lakh "diyas" (earthen lamps) lit up Kashi city, of which, crescent shaped banks were illuminated by more than 10 lakh diyas, 84 ghats on the west bank by eight lakh diyas while two lakh diyas were lit on the sands of the east bank.
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Devotees throng ghats, ponds to celebrate Chhath Puja across country
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
In Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur and Varanasi, a large number of women clad in sarees were seen standing knee-deep in water at ghats, worshipping the Sun God.
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West Bengal: Violation of NGT orders in Siliguri ahead of Chhath Puja
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Siliguri witnessed a massive violation of National Green Tribunal (NGT) directions as there are many people making illegal Chhath ghats on various river beds across the city.
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Delhi LG writes to CM Kejriwal; asks to make proper arrangements for Chhat
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Delhi LG said it is the responsibility on part of the government to ensure cleanliness at the Chhath Puja Ghats before, during and after the religious ceremony is also of paramount importance.
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We will provide cleaner ghats, foam-free Yamuna on Chhath Puja for devotee
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The Delhi Jal Board has started preparations to reduce foaming in the Yamuna over a month ago for Chhath Puja to allow devotees to offer prayers to Surya Devta.
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BJP slams Kejriwal's Chhath Puja 'propaganda', says Delhi CM in a hurry to
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manoj Tiwari on Wednesday thanked Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena for giving his approval for holding Chhath Puja at designated ghats on the Yamuna.
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