On National Unity Day, Uttarakhand's Director General of Police (DGP) Abhinav Kumar administered the oath of national unity to all officers and employees present at the Police Headquarters in Dehradun.
Five people died and one person was seriously injured in a horrific accident at the Delhi-Badaun highway on Thursday after a tempo and truck collided, according to Badaun police.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Thursday that this year's Diwali is special because, "after many years, this is the first occasion on Diwali when Lord Shri Ram is seated in his palace".
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that this year's Diwali is special as it is the first after" Lord Ram has returned to his temple" in Ayodhya.
The Ayodhya district administration, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh, illuminated the Saryu River with over 25 lakh diyas, marking the largest display of oil lamps ever recorded. Another record was made for the most people performing 'diya' rot
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led the celebrations, pulling a chariot carrying artists portraying Lord Ram, Sita, and Lakshman, symbolising Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya.