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Punjab govt allows green firecrackers for 2 hours on Diwali, Gurpurab

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday announced a two-hour window for use of green firecrackers on Diwali and Gurpurab, with a curb for Christmas too across the state

Gifting gold this Diwali? Stick to reputed jewellers to ensure quality

During Diwali, you should invest or gift an asset that grows in value

Yogi Adityanath government to launch portal for virtual 'Deepotsav' in UP

The statement said the portal will also allow a virtual selfie with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Maharashtra transport employees to get pending salaries before Diwali

In a big relief for employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), the government on Monday decided to disburse their pending salaries for two months before Diwali

In pics: No festive cheer yet, but people hopeful of better biz in Diwali

National Green Tribunal (NGT) pronounced total ban against sale or use of all kinds of firecrackers in Delhi NCR from midnight of 9th November till 30th November

Only 'green crackers' can be sold during Deepavali: Karnataka govt

The sale and bursting of 'green crackers', as per SC guidelines, will be allowed during Deepavali, the Karnataka government said on Saturday,as it stressed on restrictions to contain Covid-19

Whoever comes to occupy the White House, gold could yet shine better

The environment remains highly favourable for the yellow metal in the medium to long term

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar bans sale of firecrackers ahead of Diwali

Haryana banned the sale and bursting of firecrackers across the state, said Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, adding that the notice will be issued on Saturday

Delhi govt asks DMs, police to implement blanket ban on firecrackers

The Delhi government on Friday directed all district magistrates and deputy commissioners of police to implement the blanket ban on firecrackers from November 7 to November 30

Diwali: Ban use of all firecrackers, activist tells Maharashtra govt

A city activist has asked the Maharashtra government to ban all kinds of firecrackers with immediate effect, claiming these will be even more dangerous amid the pandemic in view of the air pollution

Karnataka will ban the use of firecrackers during Deepavali: CM Yediyurappa

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said the state government will be issuing an order banning the use of firecrackers during Deepavali, due to prevailing Covid-19 pandemic situation

Ahead of Diwali, pottery markets deserted as virus takes over festive cheer

Nothing underscores the despondency of Diwali 2020 quite as much as the unsettling quiet over Delhi's pottery markets in a festive season normally marked by the bustle of people buying diyas and idols

Maharashtra minister pushes for firecracker-free Diwali amid pandemic

Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope on Thursday said he favours a firecracker-free Diwali this year to reduce air pollution and prevent rise in coronavirus cases

Delhi govt bans firecrackers, ramps up medical infra ahead of Diwali

Ahead of Diwali, the Delhi government on Thursday decided to ban firecrackers in the national capital and ramp up medical infrastructure in hospitals, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said

Delhi hit by Covid third wave; no Diwali carnivals, organisers count losses

Terming the sudden spike in cases in Delhi as the third wave, CM Arvind Kejriwal told the people there is no need to panic as the AAP govt is closely monitoring the Covid situation

Indian jewellers gear up for next festival as gold sales pick up pace

Indians celebrated the Dussehra festival on Sunday, and now await Diwali and Dhanteras in November

About 79% Delhi-NCR residents want ban on sale of regular crackers: Survey

As the Delhi-NCR faces the double whammy of the surge in Covid-19 cases and pollution, about 79% of the residents want a ban on sale of regular crackers this Diwali, a survey revealed

Receiving pricey diwali gifts from your non-relatives will attract taxes

Section 2 (24) of the Income-Tax (I-T) Act deals with gifts received that will be treated as a person's income, while Section 56 (2) deals with both the taxation and exemptions on them

Online sale of durables nearly doubles this season, grabs offline share

With consumers staying indoors, e-commerce firms have extended their reach to a larger number of pin codes

South African Hindu community to raise Covid-19 awareness ahead of Diwali

Worried about a possible second wave of coronavirus, the Hindu community in South Africa is raising awareness among people on what should do during the coming Diwali celebrations