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November 8, 2024, 11:35 AM - 2 min read
Lakhs of devotees gathered across Bihar to offer 'arghya' to the rising sun on the final day of Chhath Puja. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Minister Chirag Paswan joined the celebrations, while authorities arranged extensive safety measures along Patna’s Ganga ghats for Bihar's most celebrated festival.
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November 7, 2024, 09:26 PM - 3 min read
According to Sub Divisional Police Officer, Bikramganj, Kumar Sanjay, two persons, both residents of Pipra village, drowned in the Chausa canal. The deceased were identified as Ayush Kumar (18) and Abhishek Kumar (22), said the SDPO.
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November 7, 2024, 07:01 PM - 3 min read
During the festival, devotees observe fast and gather on the banks of rivers and ponds to offer prayers to the Sun God.
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November 6, 2024, 05:43 PM - 3 min read
The Chhath festival, rooted in Vedic and Puranic traditions, honours the Sun God and Lord Skanda through ancient rituals, merging regional beliefs and cultural practices that have evolved to resonate across India and globally.
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November 6, 2024, 03:15 PM - 4 min read
The Delhi High Court recently denied a request for permission to perform Chhath Puja rituals on the banks of the Yamuna River, citing the severe pollution levels in the water. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking permission was filed by the Purvanchal Nav Nirman Sansthan, challenging the restrictions on conducting the ritual at the riverbanks.
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November 6, 2024, 08:44 AM - 5 min read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was monitoring her condition with the doctors and her family constantly, led the tributes to the artiste in a post on X.
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November 3, 2024, 10:19 AM - 3 min read
AAP and BJP have clashed over the setting up of a Chhath ghat in south Delhi's Satpula Ground, with leaders from both parties accusing each other of disrupting preparations for the festival, an important event for Delhi's influential Purvanchali community.
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October 31, 2024, 08:36 AM - 2 min read
The Railway Ministry has said that, amid the festival rush, Indian Railways is making every effort to ensure safe travel for the passengers and avoid any untoward incidents.
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October 27, 2024, 09:28 PM - 6 min read
The incident occurred at platform number 1 around 2:45 AM when unreserved Bandra-Gorakhpur Antyodaya Express was “slowly moving” from the BDTS (Bandra Terminus) yard towards the platform before its scheduled departure at 5.10 am.
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