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With Democratic candidate for the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris confident of her victory, the people of two villages in Tamil Nadu, which are native to her maternal grandparents, are also equally conviced that she would emerge victorious and eager to celebrate her win, an early Deepavali.
The decision of banning firecrackers in Delhi has left shopkeepers in trouble in the national capital.
Diwali, along with exictement, also brings the concern of rise in pollution. Therefore, to tackle post-Diwali dip in air quality level, a couple of states, cities, have already ban use of firecrackers.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a Diwali bonus for 14.82 lakh government employees in the state, an official said on Thursday.
The chief minister said that at present, Delhi has been facing two issues - the COVID-19 pandemic and the rising air pollution - adding that the AAP government is making all efforts to deal with the situation.
Pupils of Society for Rehabilitation of Mentally Challenged (SOREM) prepared decorative items, earthen lamps and candles ahead of Diwali.
The Odisha government has decided to reopen schools for Classes 9 to 12 post Diwali, a TOI report stated. The Naveen Patnaik-led government said that while the academic institutions will continue to remain closed, the school and mass education department will soon release an SOP for classes 9-12, the report mentioned.
Considering the COVID-19 situation, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has decided not to impose a temporary hike in busfares during the Diwali holidays next month, the state minister Anil Parab said on Thursday.
Earthen lamps (diyas) being made in Gujarat's Surat ahead of Diwali amid the coronavirus pandemic.
In a bid to boost business amid the COVID-19, sweet shop owners in Ahmedabad have introduced immunity booster food items as Diwali approaches.
To curb air pollution in the national capital this Diwali, the Kejriwal government to allow the use of only 'Greem Crackers', Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday.
Delhi Environment Minister, Gopal Rai informed that Kejriwal-led government has decided to allow only the use, manufacture and sell of 'green crackers' on keeping in view of Diwali. Rai said, "Diwali is coming to a close and in the history of Delhi
Diwali 2020 is around the corner but due to the ongoing pandemic the celebrations are going to be different this time. Follow these guidelines on what extra precautions to take in order to keep yourself safe during the festival
The annual 'Deepotsav' programme in Ayodhya on the eve of Diwali, will not be scaled down due to the prevailing pandemic situation. The event, in fact, will be held on a grander scale this year, even though there will be minimal public participation.
Addressing the nation Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned people that they should not stop following all the steps needed to prevent Coronavirus spread during the festive season.
India is a country that carries in its abode, incredible stories of peace and brotherhood. Visuals of a Muslim celebrating Diwali and a Hindu observing Eid often make rounds on social media here.
As many as 33 crore eco-friendly earthen lamps or diyas, made from cow dung, will be produced by Diwali next month, the Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog said on Monday. It is being seen as India's counter to Chinese lights.
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is expected to credit the first instalment of the 8.5% interest to its subscribers by Diwali, a report by Live Hindustan said.
The Gujarat government is likely to consider reopening schools only after Diwali, a senior official has said. Vinod Rao, secretary, state education department, said there was no immediate plan to reopen schools.
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