Tag: Diwali

Amritsar: Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said today that fuel prices may come down by Diwali, which is next month. The comments come amid criticism by opposition parties of a sharp rise in oil prices after the daily rate revision mechanism was introduced by the government recently. “Fuel prices may come down by Diwali […]

Western Outfits Rule The Roost In Ordinary Times, But The Festival Of Lights- Diwali- Would See A Switch To Traditional Clothes In Bright Colors. Fashion Designers Feel That Traditional Wear Is Back In Fashion During This Diwali.

Bhubaneswar: A youth sustained critical injuries after another youth stabbed him with a knife for not sharing firecrackers at Mahisakhal under BJB Nagar area in Bhubaneswar on Diwali yesterday. The injured youth Ashok Behura received fatal injuries on his neck, left shoulder and hand and was admitted to the Capital Hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, the […]

With the festival of lights already at its zenith across Odisha and the country, people should ensure they take preventive measures so that they and their family have a happy and safest Diwali. Here are a few do’s and don’ts for each one of you to follow: Do’s Buy good quality of decorative lights and […]

Bargarh: A youth employed in a guest house at Padampur in Bargarh district was electrocuted to death after coming in contact with a live electric wire while cleaning for Diwali today. The deceased, identified as Rohit Bag was a resident of Belpahar area in Jharuguda district and working at Sitampur Inn in Bargarh. According to […]

Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: All roads in twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar led to sweets, lights and firecrackers shops as Diwali fervour gripped the State today. People also offered homage and tributes to their ancestors during the festival of lights. Reports said due to the restrictions imposed on bursting of crackers by the Supreme Court, the sale […]

Bhubaneswar: A few days after a cracker blast at the Banamalipur Nuasahi on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar which took two lives, the Commissionerate Police on Sunday raided illegal firecracker manufacturing units at Trilochanpur village under Jagatpur area in Cuttack district and seized huge cache of crackers and raw explosives. As per reports, police raided various […]

By Sandeep Sahu The fun has gone out of Diwali. And, for that matter, every socio cultural festival that everyone has such wonderful and fond memories about. Weeks before the actual event, the do- gooders get going counseling, pleading and warning all and sundry – and from every conceivable platform – about the ‘harmful’ effects […]

"Today, the government has decided that the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana will now be extended till Diwali. That is, by November, free food grains will be available in fixed quantity every month to more than 80 crore countrymen."

In order to clear the extra rush of passengers during the Durga Puja festival, Diwali and winter season, the Central Railways will run 48 weekly special trains between Panvel and Hazur Sahib Nanded, informed a railway official. Issuing a press release, the Central Railways said that 07617 Hazur Sahib Nanded – Panvel special will leave […]

New Delhi: Google which registered less than 0.1 per cent market share in the Indian premium smartphone segment in the second quarter this year, ditched the country on Tuesday, announcing that the newly-launched Pixel 4 and XL will not be available in India. In a statement, the company said it has decided not to make […]

The Indian Railways has decided to run Suvidha Special trains as well as Special Train on Special fare between Pune – Jaipur (via Vasai Road) and Pune – Hazrat Nizamuddin, for the convenience of passengers and to clear the extra rush during the festive season of Diwali. According to a press release issued by Ravinder Bhakar, […]

Making a big announcement for its government employees receiving salaries under the 7th Pay Commission recommendations, the Uttar Pradesh administration has come up with a mega Diwali bonus for them ahead of the festival celebrations. If the latest reports are anything to go by, Yogi Adityanath-led government is likely to bestow 30-days Diwali bonus on […]

New Delhi: An alert has been sounded and security has been beefed up in Delhi with Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) planning to target more than 400 sensitive buildings and markets in the national capital ahead of Diwali. A Delhi Police official told IANS, “Rohini, North-East, North-West, North, East, Central, New Delhi and Dwarka — […]

Diwali is just a few days away and not only commoners but also celebrities are counting the days for the special occasion. In the meantime, South Indian film actress Samantha Akkineni has shared a message with a message for her fans. Fans of Sam must be aware of her cute pet- Hash. In her recent […]