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Delhi Metro to make 106 extra trips on Wednesday in view of Rakshabandhan

Delhi Metro will be running around 106 extra train trips on its corridors on Wednesday to facilitate passengers on the festival of Raksha Bandhan, officials said. Additional Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) personnel will also be deployed at stations to cater to the extra rush of commuters by operating additional ticket counters, they said on Tuesday. If required, additional standby trains will also be kept for induction into services to clear the rush, officials said. Passengers are requested to use DMRC Travel Mobile App to buy QR code-based tickets to avoid rush at ticket counters, they said. Guards and customer facilitation agents will be deployed at major metro stations to help and guide commuters, the DMRC said.

President Droupadi Murmu greets citizens on eve of Raksha Bandhan

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday greeted citizens on the eve of Raksha Bandhan and hoped that this festival of love, affection and faith nurture the spirit of harmony in society besides enhancing the respect for women. In her message, Murmu said the festival of Raksha Bandhan is a symbol of love between brothers and sisters. "On this day, sisters tie Rakhi to their brothers and pray for their happiness, prosperity and good health. This festival gives us the message of protecting our sisters and daughters as well as protecting the glory of our country," the president said. "May this festival of love, affection and faith nurture the spirit of harmony in our society and enhance the respect for women," she said. Murmu said, "On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all my fellow citizens".

Raksha Bandhan 2023: Best wishes, quotes, messages, status and more

The festival of love and care between siblings is here. Wish your siblings and relates on this special day with the best wishes, quotes, messages and status

Raksha Bandhan 2023: Top 7 mouth-watering sweets and dishes for Rakhi day

Raksha Bandhan is a special festival for siblings that is incomplete without dishes. Here are the delicious and mouth-watering sweets and dishes which are an inseparable part of the festival

Raksha Bandhan 2023: Top beautiful Mehandi designs to celebrate Rakhi

Rakhi, a sacred thread of love and compassion. It also symbolizes sibling bonds beyond comparison. On this auspicious day, applying henna on hands and feet is considered a very blessed ritual

No fares for women in UP Roadways and city buses ahead of 'Raksha Bandhan'

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has allowed free travel for women in UP Roadways transport along with city buses across the state on the auspicious occasion of 'Raksha Bandhan'

Raksha Bandhan 2023: Top 10 gift ideas to make your sister feel special

Make this Raksha Bandhan special for your sister by gifting her something special and showing your love and care for her. Here are the 10 gift ideas for Raksha Bandhan

PM Modi's rakhi sister from Pak to tie him rakhi this Raksha Bandhan

Pakistani lady Qamar Mohsin Shaikh, who shifted to India post her marriage has stated that she will tie a rakhi to PM Modi in Delhi

Raksha Bandhan 2023: Is Raksha Bandhan on August 30 or 31? Check muhurat

Raksha Bandhan is the most auspicious Hindu festival, but people are confused about whether Raksha Bandhan falls on August 30 or 31. Check what you need to do and what to avoid on this day

Raksha Bandhan 2023: History, significance, date, timing and shubh muhurat

Raksha Bandhan is to be celebrated on August 30 this year. This Hindu festival is dedicated to the bond of love between brothers and sisters. Check shubh muhurat to tie Rakhi

Raksha Bandhan 2022: 10 safety apps to suggest your siblings to download

Women's safety and security is a crucial concern everywhere in the world. This Raksha Bandhan, we bring a list of 10 safety apps that you can advise your siblings to download

Rakshabandhan Top 10 Gift Ideas for Sister which can Help them in Future

Rakshabandhan is being celebrated on August 11, Thursday. Here are the top 10 things you can consider gifting to your sister. Read this article to know everything about the ten gift ideas.

PM Modi extends greetings to everyone on occasion of Raksha Bandhan

"Greetings to everyone on the special occasion of Raksha Bandhan," PM Modi tweeted

BEST to operate 221 additional buses in Mumbai on Rakshabandhan

BEST will operate 221 additional buses during Rakshabandhan on Sunday, said BEST Public Relations Officer.According to the officer, 221 additional buses will be deployed from 24 bus depots across the city to avoid the rush of commuters in view of the festival."The additional buses will be deployed to facilitate the travel for people on Rakshabandhan," he said.Meanwhile, the local train services remain unavailable for common people in Mumbai due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In pictures: Rakshabandhan celebrations across the country

Raksha Bandhan is the celebration of the unique bond between brothers and sisters by tying Rakhis

Ads with a cause: Brands work their way on Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan

From consumer goods to fashion and lifestyle as well as aircraft manufacturers, cause-led advertising rules the day

MP govt's rakshabandhan plan creates an opportunity for postal department

Most post offices in Bhopal are equipped to stamp and distribute a maximum of 65,000 letters a day