Striking textile workers in Coimbatore seek Government interventionCOIMBATORE - Following the failure of two rounds of talks between National Textile Corporation (NTC) workers’ union and management over Diwali bonus issue, the striking workers have sought Government intervention. President Patil, Prime Minister Singh greet the nation on Diwali eveNEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh have wished all citizens of the country on the occasion of Diwali. President, VP, PM greet nation on Diwali
Set off Nitish, Lalu and Paswan firecrackers this Diwali!PATNA - Firecrackers named after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his political rival and Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad and his wife and former chief minister Rabri Devi, and Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan are selling briskly in Bihar ahead of Diwali. Bulb industry of Dehradun facing closure, thanks to Chinese made lightsDEHRADUN - Chinese lights have flooded the market during ‘Diwali’ leaving the bulb industry of Dehradun on the verge of closure. Farmers in Maharashtra not to celebrate Diwali
Avoid crackers on Diwali: DikshitNEW DELHI - Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Friday urged the people to avoid crackers during Diwali so as to curb pollution. President, PM greet people on DiwaliNEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday greeted the countrymen on the festive occasion of Diwali. Free bus ride for Delhi women on Bhai DoojNEW DELHI - Women in the national capital can enjoy a free ride in Delhi Transport Corp (DTC) buses Monday on the occasion of Bhai Dooj, Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit announced Friday. President sends out message of harmony on DiwaliNEW DELHI - Greeting the nation on the occasion of Diwali, President Pratibha Patil Friday said the festival of lights should bring peace, prosperity and harmony in the country. Two rebels involved in Jharkhand cop’s killing arrestedRANCHI - Two Maoist rebels involved in the abduction and brutal killing of police inspector Induwar Francis have been arrested, police said Friday PM greets nation on DiwaliNEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday greeted the people on Diwali, saying it was an occasion to strengthen “the bonds of friendship and goodwill”. Light and gold: India warms up to Diwali spiritNEW DELHI - The mythological victory of good over evil is once again being celebrated with Diwali, the festival of lights, illuminating homes of Indians across the country and the globe with its spirit of cheer and togetherness. Drought-hit Bihar witnesses car sale boom on DhanterasPATNA - A large swathe of Bihar’s population may be living below the poverty line, but for a small section, the festive season is an opportunity to display wealth. Gold buyers throng shops for auspicious buys ahead of DiwaliNEW DELHI/ MUMBAI - Buyers thronged shops to buy gold during Dhanteras, a gold buying festival that falls before Diwali, the festival of lights. Varanasi witnesses high demand for flowers on the occasion of DiwaliVARANASI - Ahead of Diwali, the festival of lights, flowers are in high demand in the holy city Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. On Dhanteras, it’s gold that glitters in DelhiNEW DELHI - Rising gold prices had kept buyers away from stores for a long time, but shopkeepers here have a reason to celebrate, as sales have shown an upward curve on Dhanteras, two days before Diwali when people traditionally buy gold and utensils. Baul-Fakir musicians to enthrall BangaloreansBANGALORE - The wandering minstrels of Bengal, Baul-Fakirs, will enthrall Bangaloreans during Diwali celebrations here Saturday. Some head home, others plan getaways this DiwaliNEW DELHI - Classes are cancelled and hostels wear a barren look. With Diwali just a day away, students and professionals in the capital who hail from nearby places are heading home to celebrate the festival with their families. Designer earthen lamps catch people’s fancy in HyderabadHYDERABAD - Diwali shoppers here are thronging markets to buy designer earthen lamps called ‘Diyas’, to light up their homes during the festival. Allahabad artistes sculpt eco-friendly idolsALLAHABAD - Women artistes of Allahabad are sculpting eco-friendly idols of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi ahead of Diwali. Delhi celebrates Dhanteras, roads choc-a-bloc with trafficNEW DELHI - Delhi celebrated Dhanteras Thursday, the first day of Diwali celebrations. While the markets buzzed with enthusiastic shoppers, numerous traffic snarls in various parts of the city added to the commuters’ dismay. Hindus laud Obama for celebrating Diwali in White HouseNEVADA - Hindus have applauded US President Barack Obama for celebrating Diwali in White House in Washington DC on Wednesday. Diamond sales keep interest in gold aliveKOLKATA - The fact that people are opting for diamonds as gold prices are skyrocketing has actually kept interest in the yellow metal alive — to an extent. Soaring vegetable, fruit prices dampen Diwali spirit in BangaloreBANGALORE - Ruma Thakur, a homemaker in Bangalore, is clueless on how to manage the household budget this Diwali as prices of vegetables and fruits soar towards the sky. Happy Diwali, says Obama at White House eventWASHINGTON - Barack Obama lit a traditional silver Diwali lamp at the White House and wished everyone a “Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak” to become the first US president to personally join an event celebrating the Indian festival of lights. Jammu prison inmates make candles for DiwaliJAMMU/PUNE - Inmates of the Amphala district jail in Jammu are busy these days in making candles and wax lamps for the festival of lights ‘Diwali’. Auckland-based family of missing Andhra-origin man prays for his returnAUCKLAND - Twenty-three-year-old Andhra-origin Srikanth Rayadurgam was training to be a chef and wanted to cook a feast for family and friends for his first Diwali celebrations in New Zealand this weekend, but with him declared missing for the last fortnight, his family is now just praying for his safe return. Obama revives bodies to address problems of Asian AmericansWASHINGTON - Acknowledging the contributions made by more than 16 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) to “build a strong and vibrant America”, President Barack Obama has signed an Executive Order to address their concerns. Maoist threatens to blow up Madhya Pradesh ministerBHOPAL - An anonymous caller claiming to be a Maoist guerrilla has threatened to blow up Madhya Pradesh Minister for Housing and Environment Jayant Malaiya on Diwali, police said Thursday. |
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NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh greeted the nation on the joyous occasion of Diwali.
VIDARBHA - Soybean and cotton farmers in Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region have planned to boycott Diwali, the festival of lights, this year after receiving poor crop yields.
