Qutub Minar was illuminated magnificently and the historic monument glowed brightly as the country celebrated Diwali on Monday. India Gate, Laxminarayan Temple too were illuminated beautifully.
Chief Fire Officer Bhubaneswar, Ramesh Chandra Majhi, said all the arrangements have been made to tackle any incident during the wee hours of the Diwali. Temporary fire stations have been set up across Bhubaneshwar, and 16 teams of police are patrolling the city to ensure public safety.
Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board Chairman, Ravindra Pratap Singh urged the public to celebrate Diwali in an eco-friendly manner in accordance with the standards set by the Supreme Court.
Prabhakaran, a firecracker manufacturer and seller from Sivakasi, told ANI that the year began with slow production, but orders picked up substantially after June.
The event also featured a special lecture on "Judicial Professionalism, Etiquette and Expectations from Judicial Officers" delivered by Justice Ujjal Bhuyan.
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The reopening followed a Supreme Court order, permitting access only to members of a High-Powered Committee constituted for this purpose. Mathura Circle Officer Sandeep Singh explained the comprehensive security measures, including the deployment of fire and forest department teams and th
Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Saturday hailed the Supreme Court's decision to allow the use of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, calling it a significant step towards enabling the majority community to celebrate their festivals freely.
Addressing the media, Sachdeva said Diwali is not just a festival but a significant cultural celebration linked to the legacy of Lord Ram. He asserted that the festival has historically brought joy and unity among people, but alleged that earlier governments in Delhi attempted to diminish
The Sikkim Pollution Control Board on Saturday issued an order prohibiting the manufacturing, sale, and bursting of all types of sound and light-emitting firecrackers in the state ahead of Diwali, which falls on October 20.
Banke Bihari's treasury to be opened after 54 years on Dhanteras festival in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Only the High-Powered Committee, allowed by the Court under police security, said a police official. While speaking with ANI, Mathura Circle Officer, Sandeep Singh said, "The reopening of
The Supreme Court on Wednesday relaxed the firecracker restrictions in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) ahead of Diwali, allowing the sale and bursting of green firecrackers from October 18 to October 21.