'Holistic' preparations underway for Nashik Kumbh Mela but it's a race against time, say authoritiesNashik is gearing up for the Kumbh Mela with massive infrastructure projects and heritage conservation. Authorities are integrating technol...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Suvendu Adhikari performs 'gau puja' during first ISKCON visit as Bengal CMWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited the ISKCON headquarters in Nadia district. He performed 'gau puja' and interacted with ...
28 May, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Fiery, spicy, meaty: Chef introduces Maharashtra’s famous Saoji cuisine in Japan. His restaurant serves rich mutton gravies, kaleji fry, chicken sukka and moreA Japanese chef, Takashi Takeshima, has introduced the spicy and meaty Saoji cuisine from Nagpur to his restaurant in Fukuoka, Japan. After...
25 May, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Bengal elections 2026: Polling underway for 152 assembly seats in 1st phase of Assembly pollsWest Bengal Assembly Elections: Voting is happening today in West Bengal's first phase elections. Over 3.60 crore voters are eligible acros...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
Assembly Elections 2026: PM Modi calls voting "sacred democratic duty", urges record turnout in Tamil Nadu and Bengal pollsAssembly polls 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on citizens in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to vote in the Assembly elections. He em...
23 Apr, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Security tightened across New Delhi ahead of Hanuman Jayanti after LeT handler arrestSecurity has been increased across Delhi for Hanuman Jayanti. This follows the arrest of Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Shabbir Ahmed Lone. Lone...
01 Apr, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Railways running special trains for Bihar migrants returning for Chhath Puja: Nityanand RaiUnion Minister Nityanand Rai stated special trains are running for migrant workers returning for Chhath Puja. This comes amid criticism fro...
25 Oct, 2025, 11.17 PM IST
Where are 12,000 special trains?: Rahul Gandhi slams NDA govt, says "trains to Bihar are packed to brim"In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi wrote, "It's the month of festivals - Diwali, Bhai Dooj, Chhath. In Bihar, these festivals mean more than just...
25 Oct, 2025, 06.01 PM IST
Eastern Railway operating over 1,300 trips of special trains this festive season: OfficialEastern Railway is running over 1,300 special train trips to manage high passenger demand during Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. Aroun...
22 Oct, 2025, 07.38 PM IST
Public holiday for Chhath Puja in Diwali? CM makes announcementDelhi Chief Minister Atishi declared a public holiday on November 7 for Chhath Puja, following a request from Lieutenant Governor V K Saxen...
01 Nov, 2024, 07.32 PM IST
Railways to run 315 special trains during Ratha JatraThe Ministry of Railways will also make arrangements for the accommodation of 15,000 devotees in Puri for the festival, he said. The specia...
28 Jun, 2024, 10.45 PM IST
Ram Mandir Ayodhya expects over 25 lakh devotees on Ram Navami; Here's how it is being celebratedAyodhya is abuzz with preparations for Ram Navami celebrations, the first since the consecration of Ram Lalla. Elaborate arrangements, incl...
17 Apr, 2024, 01.11 PM IST
Nearly three-fold increase in special train trips this festive season as compared to last year: Railway Minister"Every year we do a very serious planning to make arrangements for passengers for Diwali and Chhath. We monitor the reservation and waiting...
16 Nov, 2023, 08.14 PM IST
Northern Railway introduces 34 special trains to clear festive rush of passengersThe Northern Railway has introduced 34 special trains to accommodate the festive rush of passengers. These trains will make a total of 377 ...
18 Oct, 2023, 08.12 PM IST
Tihar women inmates celebrate Chhath pujaInmates lodged in jail number six performed 'puja' in the Tihar premises and other inmates participated in the celebrations.
29 Oct, 2014, 03.19 PM IST
Southern Railways to announce special trains for Diwali within 15 daysRail passengers are looking forward to the special trains as advance rail reservation for Diwali was full within few minutes of counters op...
27 Sep, 2013, 12.00 PM IST
- Railways to deploy NCC cadets at stations
Railways will mobilise NCC cadets, scouts, guides and civil defence personnel at railway stations as part of the stepped up security arrang...
19 Oct, 2007, 10.15 AM IST