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Delhi govt declares public holiday on Nov 7 for Chhath Puja celebrations

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Friday declared a public holiday on November 7 for Chhath Puja celebrations. The announcement came hours after Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena wrote to the chief minister requesting her to declare a holiday on November 7. Chhath is a major Hindu festival celebrated in the state of Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. Making the announcement on X, Atishi wrote, "I am happy to inform you that the Delhi government has decided to declare a holiday on November 7 for the festival of Chhath, so that all our brothers and sisters of Purvanchal can celebrate the festival with pomp and show." She also shared her signed order regarding the decision. "Chhath Puja is an important festival for the people of NCT of Delhi. Accordingly, the Government of NCT of Delhi has decided to declare November 7, 2024, as a public holiday on account of 'Chhat Puja," the order read. Earlier in the day, the Raj Niwas Delhi said in a post on X, "Hon'ble Lt Governor has written to

Indian Railways adds 200 special trains for Diwali and Chhath travel rush

With Diwali and Chhath Puja approaching, Indian Railways is rolling out 250 special trains to manage the festive travel rush and keep journeys safe and smooth. Get all the details here.

Why did Railways suspend platform ticket sales?

Northern Railways has temporarily suspended platform ticket sales at key stations to ease crowd congestion during the festive season. This decision follows a recent stampede at Mumbai’s Bandra station

Over 2,950 special trains announced for festive rush; check key details

Nearly 52 extra coaches will be added to various trains, enabling 2,740 additional trips and providing capacity for over 206,000 passengers during the festive period

Chaiti Chhath Puja 2024: All you need to know about this 4-day festival

Chaiti Chhath is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Shashthi in Chaitra month and falls during Chaitra Navratri. The celebration is additionally referred to as Yamuna Chhath

Chhath Puja 2023 Parana Day: Here's everything about Usha Arghya rituals

Today is the last day of the four-day festival Chhath Puja, where devotees offer Usha Arghya or the doosra Arghya to the rising sun

Chandigarh to celebrate Chhath puja differently with zero-waste event

Chhath, the four-day celebration, which was started with nahay khay (a custom river bath) on November 17 and will end with arghaya (worship and devotion) on November 20

Devotees stand knee-deep in toxic foam in Yamuna in Delhi for Chhath Puja

The toxic foam is due to the high phosphate content in the Yamuna River, which can cause skin and respiratory problems

Haryana CM Khattar announces construction of 3 Chhath Puja ghats in Panipat

He also extended heartfelt greetings to all the people on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja

Chhath Puja: Security tightened, medical camps set up at ghats in Bihar

Elaborate arrangements have been made by the Bihar government across the state for the third day of the Chhath Puja on Sunday, when lakhs of devotees offer evening prayers to the Sun God, officials said. The Patna district administration has bolstered security at all the 100 ghats along river Ganga here and other places in the state to avert any untoward incident, they said. Besides, a number of medical camps have also been set up at the ghats, the officials said. Around 5,000 additional security personnel have been deployed in the state capital to manage the crowd. More than 300 disaster response force personnel are also present at the different ghats in the city, a senior police officer said. The four-day festival, in which worshippers fast and pay obeisance to the deity on the last two days, began on Friday. Devotees will offer evening arghya' (prayers) to the Sun God on Sunday. The festival will end on Monday, with worshippers offering morning arghya' to the rising sun.

Delhi Police ensures security across 1,000 ghats as Chhath festival begins

The festival will end on Monday morning with 'Araghya' to the rising Sun

Over 1,000 Chhath ghats built, ensuring robust security: Delhi govt

Delhi Revenue Minister Atishi on Saturday said the government has built over 1,000 Chhath ghats across Delhi so that anyone in the city can celebrate the festival here. During an inspection of the Chhath ghats constructed by the government in Mayur Vihar Phase-3, the minister directed the district administration and police to ensure robust security arrangements at all Ghats so that devotees do not face any issues, officials said. The government has constructed eight artificial ponds at the DDA ground in Mayur Vihar Phase-3 where thousands of devotees can perform their Chhath rituals together. Most of the preparations at this ghat have been completed, officials said. The four-day festival of Chhath has begun. Chhath is a significant festival for the people of Delhi and our people from the Purvanchal region. Therefore, the city government organises a grand celebration for Chhath every year," the revenue minister said. "The government builds Chhath ghats in neighbourhoods throughout t

Layer of toxic foam floats in Yamuna river ahead of 'Chhath Pooja'

AAP MLA and Vice-chairman of Delhi Jal Board, Somnath Bharti, also inspected the Kalindi Kunj Ghat in the national capital. He asserted that the foam in the water is harmless

Chhath Puja 2023: History, Significance, 20 best wishes, messages to share

Chhath Puja is an auspicious Hindu festival celebrated wholeheartedly in several Indian states. The festival will begin on November 17 and will end on November 20

MCD has prepared 10-point plan for smooth conduct of Chhath Puja: AAP

The AAP on Thursday said the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has prepared a 10-point plan to ensure smooth conduct of this year's Chhath Puja. The plan includes construction of ghats and provision of lights and toilet facilities at ghats, among other things. Addressing a press conference here, AAP MCD in-charge Durgesh Pathak said meticulous preparations have been made for Chhath Mahaparv and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a 10-point plan. "First, excellent ghats will be constructed. Second, arrangements for tents will be made there. Third, there will be provision for lights as people come for Chhath Puja in the morning and at night. Fourth, toilet facilities will be provided at every ghat. "Fifth, arrangements for water are being made. Sixth, provisions for ambulances are being made so that there is no trouble in case of any medical emergency. Seventh, doctors will also be deputed," he said. As part of the plan, cultural programmes are being organised on people

Special trains to run on the eve of Chhath Puja; see complete schedule

The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced a special train service between Puri and Patna fully expecting the surge of passenger interest during Chhath Puja

Railways run special trains between Puri-Patna in run-up to Chhat Puja

In other news, the sale of platform tickets at New Delhi and Anand Vihar railway stations has been suspended temporarily, in order to control the extra rush of passengers

Railways ply 1,700 special trains to ease Diwali, Chhath festival rush

In a bid to ease travel during the festival season, the Railways have pressed into service 1,700 special trains, making available 26 lakh additional berths. A Railways official said these additional services are being operated to ease the heavy rush of passengers on account of Diwali and Chhath Puja. "Approximately 26 lakh extra berths have been added for the convenience of passengers," the official said. He said these are extra berths in addition to those available on regular trains across the network. The demand for train reservations is so high that it is becoming difficult for the people planning to head home for the festivities to get a reserved berth.

Chhath Puja Special Trains: Indian Railways to run 283 special trains

The Ministry of Railway announced that the Indian Railway will run trips of 283 special trains during the Chhath Puja festival. The special trains aim to manage the movement of all the passengers

Delhi's Municipal Corporation releases funds for Chhath Puja preparations

It further mentioned that the allocation of the budget has been made for the augmentation of street lighting on the approach road to Chhath Ghats