Latest News on Diwali Celebrations
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Nov 14, 2018
Donald Trump makes history after inviting Indian envoy to share podium at White House Diwali event
In his brief remarks, Indian Ambassador Navtej Singh Sarna said Donald Trump hosting the Diwali event is a privilege for India and for the Indian American community. -
Nov 08, 2018
Mumbai records 'poor' air quality post-Diwali celebrations; after Delhi, smog grips financial capital
As the denizens of Mumbai did not show any restraint in bursting crackers, the quality of air plummeted, entering the poor category of air quality. -
Nov 08, 2018
Rajasthan records 'poor' air quality post-Diwali; residents flout SC verdict on firecrackers, say 'can't compromise on celebration'
A senior Rajasthan official said the police received no clear-cut directions from the Supreme Court or the state government to take action against those bursting crackers beyond permissible limit. -
Nov 06, 2018
Uttar Pradesh govt's move to rename Faizabad as Ayodhya a 'Tughlaqi' decision, says AAP leader Sanjay Singh
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Nov 06, 2018
Uttar Pradesh govt's Deepotsav 2018 sets world record for lighting over three lakh diyas on banks of River Sarayu
In 2017, the Uttar Pradesh government missed to break the record by a margin. The previous record was held by Dera Sacha Sauda, which had organised the largest display of 1,50,009 diyas in Sirsa in 2016. -
Nov 06, 2018
Diwali celebrations in UP: Faizabad is now Ayodhya, says Yogi Adityanath; new airport to be named after Lord Rama
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath made three major announcements: Faizabad district will be renamed as Ayodhya, a new airport will be named after Lord Rama, and a medical college will be named after Raja Dashratha. -
Nov 06, 2018
Diwali celebrations in Ayodhya updates: Yogi Adityanath announces new airport to be named after Lord Rama
Diwali celebrations in Ayodhya LIVE updates: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath made three major announcements: Faizabad district will be renamed as Sri Ayodhya, a new airport will be named after Lord Rama, and a medical college in Ayodhya will be named after Rama's father Raja Dashratha. -
Nov 06, 2018
'Don't know how we'll manage': Facing drought, villagers in Maharashtra's Marathwada left scrounging for water
This year, Marathwada received 534 millimeters of rain against the region average of 682.9 millimeters -
Nov 04, 2018
'Two meals a day and water will be our Diwali,' say Marathwada farmers as drought turns festival of lights into low-key affair
For farmers in Marathwada region of Maharashtra, Diwali is a low-key affair with lack of jobs at farms and elsewhere, and drought adding to their despair after a low yield Kharif season -
Oct 20, 2017
Diwali celebrations in Jaipur: At least 60 injured while bursting firecrackers; over 40 incidents of fire reported
Nearly 60 people were injured and 40 incidents of fire were reported during Diwali celebrations in the pink city.
