"Amazing, unforgettable": PM Narendra Modi shares Ayodhya picsIn a post on X, the Prime Minister also shared some pictures from the celebrations.
12 Nov, 2023, 09.09 PM IST
West Bengal: Markets in Kolkata witness huge crowd on DiwaliOn the occasion of Diwali, Streets and markets in Kolkata pulled huge crowds. Across India, the cities are all decked up for Diwali celebra...
12 Nov, 2023, 04.37 PM IST
May this festival further the spirit of joy, well-being: PM Modi wishes people on Diwali"Wishing everyone a Happy Diwali. Diwali is associated with brightness and radiance. May this auspicious festival further the spirit of joy...
24 Oct, 2022, 08.50 AM IST
Light a diya as salute to soldiers: PM Narendra Modi on Diwali eveWords can't do justice to the sense of gratitude we have for our soldiers for their exemplary courage. We are also grateful to the families...
13 Nov, 2020, 08.56 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind asks people to become lamp of hope, prosperity for poor on Diwali"This festival, celebrated by people of various religions and sects strengthens the sense of unity, goodwill and fraternity among the peopl...
13 Nov, 2020, 06.23 PM IST
Avoid bursting firecrackers as much as possible this Diwali, Delhi minister appeals to peopleThe minister launched an "anti-cracker" campaign and inspected various places to ensure that only "green" firecrackers are manufactured and...
03 Nov, 2020, 03.37 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee greets nation on DiwaliMay the lighting of lamps this year dispel the darkness of ignorance and suffering and illumine our lives with hope and prosperity, the pre...
29 Oct, 2016, 03.46 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee greets countrymen on DiwaliPresident Pranab Mukherjee extended Diwali greetings to the nation and urged them to celebrate the festival of lights in a pollution free m...
11 Nov, 2015, 02.10 PM IST
Country seeing first fireworks: P Chidambaram on BJP revolt"On the eve of Diwali, we are witnessing the first fireworks. No surprises there," he tweeted soon after BJP veterans raised a banner of re...
10 Nov, 2015, 10.23 PM IST
Gold declines on weak buying on Diwali eveGold prices declined further at the domestic bullion market here due to reduced offtake by stockists and retailers in the face of volatile ...
10 Nov, 2015, 07.04 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee greets people on Diwali-eve, calls for 'pollution-free' celebrationsIn his message to the people, the President said the festival represents the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
10 Nov, 2015, 04.21 PM IST
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat meets PresidentRSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat today called on President Pranab Mukherjee and extended Diwali greetings to him. The meeting lasted for over 30 min...
09 Nov, 2015, 08.15 PM IST
No sweets offered by BSF to Rangers on DiwaliThe step comes close on the heels of no sweets being offered on the eve of Eid festival by the Pakistani side.
23 Oct, 2014, 12.22 PM IST
- New Delhi Municipal Council distributed sweets over Rs 91 lakh to employees on Holi
NDMC distributed sweets worth over Rs 91 lakh as "welfare measure" to its staff on Holi this year, a reply under the RTI Act has found.
25 May, 2014, 02.01 PM IST
Air fares soar this Diwali; Europe travel cheaper than domestic routesCheck this out. On Diwali eve (Monday), a one-way ticket for that evening's flight from Delhi to Lucknow, was going over Rs 30K.
13 Nov, 2012, 11.31 AM IST
Festive offer: Post offices in Delhi to give 7% discount on gold coinsThe gold coins will be available is various denominations of 0.5 gm, 1 gm, 5 gms, 8 gms, 10 gms, 20 gms and 50 gms.
30 Oct, 2012, 09.59 PM IST
- Telecom firms earn Rs 175 cr on New Year's Eve
Government and private telecom firms had a windfall of sorts on the New Year eve, which earned as much as Rs 175 crore.
04 Jan, 2008, 10.00 PM IST