This comes after reports claimed that in order to save the eco-sensitive Western Ghats, Karnataka's Forest Department will be proposing a green cess of "Rs 2 or 3" to raise a corpus fund meant for the conservation of Western Ghats.
The Bihar Jharkhand Association of Ireland (BJAI) celebrated Chhath Puja festival with devotees coming together to offer 'arghya' to rising Sun at Naas, County Kildare in Ireland.
Chhath Puja is celebrated widely across the country, particularly in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Devotees in these states, as well as in Delhi, began the rituals early Tuesday morning at the Yamuna and Ganga ghats.
Devotees in Delhi's Geeta Colony staged a protest as the artificial ghats made by Aam Aadmi Pary government for Chhath Puja rituals remained dry on Thursday.
Chief Minister Atishi on Thursday extended greetings to people on the occasion of Chhath Puja saying that Delhi government build ghats in all part of the capital so Purvanchali brothers and sisters never feel they are away from their homes.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday attended the 'Sandhya Puja' as part of the Chhath Puja celebrations at Kolkata's Doi Ghat and said that all arrangements have been made for the ongoing four-day festival.
"I extend my greeting to all the people of the state and the country on the auspicious occasion of the festival of Chhath Puja. Women performed this four-day puja for a longer life of their husbands, should not face any problems and their families be filled with happiness, prosperity and joy
Goa [India], November 6: As a newly developed property and tourist destination, Sindhudurg is in the Western Ghats, the rising star of the Indian tourism industry. With a host of pristine beaches, crystal clear water, and a green environmental backdrop, Sindhudurg is a place for adventure an
The four-day Chhath Puja began on Tuesday with 'Nahay-Khay'. Chhath Puja is celebrated in different parts of the country and is a major festival in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Devotees in these states and in the national capital performed puja rituals on Tuesday morning at the Yamun
Ahead of the Chhath Puja celebration, the Kamrup (Metro) district administration and Guwahati city police on Monday held a crucial meeting with the Chhath Puja celebration committees of the city and instructed to follow the guidelines.
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Monday inspected the ITO ghat to review preparations for Chhath Puja and said that more than 1000 locations are being prepared.
From the bustling streets of Delhi to the serene ghats of Varanasi to mesmerising Tamil Nadu and every state of India, the whole nation is celebrating the festival of lights, Diwali with great fervour and enthusiasm. Whether its Laxmi Puja or bursting of crackers, people in all over the n