Page 5 - Latest Updates on Christmas
HP revives after disastrous floods, tourists visit for Christmas, New Year
He asserted that Himachal will soon stand up from the aftermath of the disaster and as a testimony of fact, today the state is all ready to welcome the tourists
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President Murmu extends greetings to citizens on eve of Christmas
"On the auspicious occasion of Christmas, I extend my hearty greetings to all fellow citizens, especially the Christian brothers and sisters," Murmu said in her message on the eve of Christmas
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Liquor shops to be open till 11 pm on eve of Christmas, New Year in Noida
Not having a valid licence for serving liquor is illegal and can attract legal proceedings, including fines and arrests, the officials warned
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Dhankhar writes to Kharge again, invites him to residence on Christmas Day
Kharge had on Friday told Dhankhar that the suspension of MPs on such a large scale was detrimental to the core principles of India's parliamentary democracy
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Christmas 2023: Know the importance of lighting candles on Christmas
Christmas candles carry seasonal cheer into the home and lighting the candles has extraordinary significance. Christmas candles are also symbolic of the Light from Heaven during the winter evenings
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Vistara offers discounts on domestic and international travel on Christmas
Vistara Airlines is set to offer business class seats starting Rs 9924, which guarantees a trip with spacious seats and personalised service for those seeking the ultimate in luxury
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Ways to plan your Christmas and New Year holidays this festive season
Travelling during the Christmas and New Year is different from travelling during other times of the year. Arranging the ideal holiday needs pre-planned preparation to ensure a charming experience
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Merry Christmas 2023: History, Importance, Traditions, Common Rituals
Christmas is a much-cherished celebration all over the planet. The celebration is related with good cause, spreading happiness and investing energy with loved ones
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10 Decoration Ideas on Christmas Evening and why they are important
Generally, the Christmas tree is an evergreen decoration. Not only was it thought to prevent illness and evil spirits, but it was also a symbol of eternal life with God
Under shadow of war in Gaza, Bethlehem gearing up for a subdued Christmas
The war was triggered by Hamas' deadly assault October 7 on southern Israel in which militants killed about 1,200 people, most of them civilians, and took more than 240 hostages
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Top 5 Christmas movies of 2023 to watch this winter with your family
Christmas is on its way, and if you are a movie geek, here are the top 5 movies which you can watch on different OTT platforms. Check the list below
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Putin orders cease-fire for orthodox Christmas; Kyiv won't take part
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his armed forces to observe a unilateral 36-hour cease-fire in Ukraine this weekend for the Orthodox Christmas holiday
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Third force: The tightrope walk that awaits Prachanda, Nepal's new PM
On Christmas day, Dahal became prime minister of Nepal for the third time - with Oli's assistance. The story of how he achieved this is a riveting one
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Philippine rain, flooding on Christmas cause at least 25 deaths, damage
The weather disturbance disrupted Christmas celebration in affected provinces
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Holiday sales up 7.6% as US spending remained resilient amid inflation
Holiday sales rose this as American spending remained resilient during the critical shopping season despite surging prices on everything from food to rent, according to one measure
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Kerala sees 5% rise in alcohol sales during Christmas, says BevCo
Kerala saw an overall five per cent increase over last year's sales of alcohol during the Christmas season this year, according to a source in Kerala State Beverages Corporation Ltd (BEVCO)
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Covid or common cold? What to do if you have symptoms this Christmas
Along with Covid, northern hemisphere countries including the US and the UK are currently seeing or have recently seen large increases in influenza, respiratory syncytial virus and the common cold
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Pope Francis appeals to call off senseless Ukraine war, express solidarity
"May the Lord inspire us to offer concrete gestures of solidarity to assist all those who are suffering, and may he enlighten the minds of those who have the power to silence the thunder of weapons"
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Charles chooses multi-faith theme for first Christmas broadcast as UK King
King Charles III chose a multi-faith message for his first-ever Christmas Day broadcast as British monarch, referencing the work of churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and gurdwaras across
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Himachal Police directs SPs, district police to manage tourists' rush
In view of festival season of Christmas and New Year, Himachal police authorities have issued necessary guidelines and directed SPs and other district police officials to make adequate arrangements
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