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Govt declares 1.5-day public holiday

India, Oct. 23 -- With an eye on the Bihar elections, the Delhi Government on Wednesday announced a one-and-a-half-day holiday for Chhath Puja. A notification to this effect is likely to be issued in ... Read More


Haryana discharges water into Yamuna

India, Oct. 23 -- The neighbouring Haryana has started discharging extra water in the Yamuna ahead of Chhath, aiding efforts of the BJP-led Delhi Government to keep the river clean and froth-free duri... Read More


Chhath to be held at 1,500 ghats, says Sachdeva

India, Oct. 23 -- Chhath Puja will be held at 1,500 ghats, including the banks of Yamuna River, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said on Wednesday adding "what was what was promised regarding Chh... Read More


Govt constructs 17 model ghats

India, Oct. 23 -- After a gap of several years, the Rekha Gupta Government has started upgrading 17 large model Chhath ghats along the banks of the river Yamuna for the upcoming Chhath Puja. According... Read More


3 die as motorcycle crashes into jersey barrier on GT Road

India, Oct. 23 -- Three men, including two cousins, were killed after their motorcycle rammed into an unmarked jersey barrier on the Libaspur flyover on the GT Road while they were returning from Hary... Read More


INS Sahyadri takes part in India-Japan maritime exercise

India, Oct. 23 -- India's indigenously built guided missile stealth frigate INS Sahyadri has participated in a joint maritime exercise with Japan, underscoring the "strong and burgeoning" navy-to-navy... Read More


Centre approves dedicated 4th line between Tambaram-Chengalpattu section in Tamil Nadu

India, Oct. 23 -- The Ministry of Railways has accorded its approval for the laying of a fourth line between Tambaram and Chengalpattu section at an estimated completion cost of '757.18 crore aimed at... Read More


Congress-AAP hold BJP responsible for pollution

India, Oct. 23 -- The Delhi Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday held the BJP-led Delhi Government responsible for severe air pollution in Delhi. Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav... Read More


NDMC organising classical music concert

India, Oct. 23 -- Classical music lovers are in for a treat as New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) in collaboration with SPIC MACAY & SRF Foundation is organising two evenings of classical music concer... Read More


MCD collects 3 metric tonnes of used diyas under post-Diwali clean-up drive

India, Oct. 23 -- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has collected around three metric tonnes of used earthen lamps as part of its cleanup drive following the festive season. Being carried out ... Read More