Tag: Diwali

The NHRC has directed states and Union Territories to protect street vendors, hawkers, artisans and small traders from unnecessary displacement during the festive season.

Pehowa's Vicky Arora died in a road accident in Ohio after 12 years in the US. His family had been preparing for his return and wedding.

The Supreme Court has ruled out both a complete firecracker ban and unrestricted 24-hour use, indicating that permissible crackers may be allowed during specified hours.

ISMA says the government and sugar industry are working to maintain affordable sugar prices and adequate supplies during Dussehra and Diwali.

Recently, UNESCO has begun the process of declaring India’s cultural milestones as World Heritage Sites. The latest news is that this Wednesday, UNESCO declared Diwali a World Heritage Site. It should be noted that 15 other Indian folk festivals have already been included in the World Heritage List. These include Durga Puja, Kumbh Mela, Mantra.

New Delhi: Leaders across party lines on Wednesday welcomed the inclusion of Diwali — one of India’s foremost cultural and spiritual festivals — in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, calling it a “commendable” step and a moment of pride for the country. Global Recognition for India’s Cultural Heritage A total.

Deepavali, one of India’s most widely celebrated festivals, has officially been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The announcement was made during the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, held at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi. This global acknowledgement.

New Delhi: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, on Wednesday reported 190 cases of firecracker and carbide gun-related eye injuries this Diwali season — marking a 19 per cent increase over the previous year. Experts from the Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences (RPC), AIIMS, shared the data during a press conference,.

Bhopal: The Bhopal district administration, on Thursday, ordered a complete ban on the sale of carbide gun made and storage of raw materials used for hazardous crackers in the state capital with immediate effect. In an order issued, Bhopal District Collector Kaushlendra Vikram Singh directed that district administrative officials along with police will ensure the.

Jalandhar: More than 50 incidents of fire were reported across Jalandhar on Diwali night, mostly triggered by sparks from firecrackers, officials said on Wednesday. The fire department acted swiftly, bringing all the blazes under control with the help of around 70 fire engines deployed across the city. Major Blaze at Chemical Factory in Basti Danish.