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75+ Happy Diwali Wishes, Messages, Greetings and Quotes to Spread Joy and Light

One of the happiest and most colourful holidays in India is Diwali which is also known as the Festival of Lights. Families gather during this time to celebrate the win of knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and light over darkness. Diwali, also called Deepavali, is a celebration of a…

The Times of India · Oct 31, 2024

Madras HC stays further proceedings in case against Annamalai

Madras High Court stays proceedings in case against BJP TN President K. Annamalai for claiming Christian missionary NGO filed first SC case against Deepavali crackers. Justice G. Jayachandran grants interim stay for 4 weeks, orders notice to complainant V. Piyush. Petitioner accuses complainant of twisting interview given to YouTube channel…

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Hope Farm electrocution: Victims’ family was waiting for their return from Deepavali celebrations when tragedy struck

Family members of Hope Farm electrocution victims express concern for other people who could potentially be hurt by such incidents owing to negligence by the authorities 

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

Marginal dip in air pollution levels when compared to last Deepavali in some parts of Bengaluru

Bengaluru saw marginal dip in air pollution levels during Deepavali; AQI in KSPCB station of Jayanagara was 214 this year, compared to 254 in 2022; AQI at Kavika station was 171 (moderate category) on first day; AQI at Silk Board station was 35 on Nov 5; Bengaluru recorded lower PM…

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Mysuru’s air quality was satisfactory this Deepavali

Mysuru’s Air Quality Index (AQI) during Deepavali was satisfactory and it was recorded less than 100 as per the ambient air quality data generated from the Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station here.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Vrindavan replicated in Tirupati temple on ‘Govardhan Puja’

At the ISKCON's Lotus Temple in Tirupati, the Govardhan Puja was observed on Nov 14, a day after Deepavali. The temple is unique as it is one of the few to have Krishna surrounded by his eight divine companions.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

There will be ‘no dawn’ in T.N. without prohibition of alcohol, ganja: Ramadoss

CHENNAIPMK founder S. Ramadoss calls for prohibition of liquor in TN, citing 20 deaths due to alcohol/ganja influence on Deepavali. He says liquor/ganja are two threats to TN's development & law & order, & urges govt to take steps to abolish them for a 'new dawn'.

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

Children build forts for Deepavali in border town of Karnataka

The miniature forts have citadels, bastions, ramparts, and moats, which in ancient times were filled with poisonous snakes and crocodiles. Then the children add plastic figurines of soldiers, horses, elephants and camels. Miniature guns, canons, swords and shields.

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

Punjab, Haryana report poor air quality day after Deepavali

Air quality in Haryana and Punjab deteriorated on November 13 after Diwali, with some areas recording AQI greater than 300. Faridabad and Gurugram had AQI of 304 & 351 respectively

The Hindu · Nov 13, 2023

Sri Lanka releases 42 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu; likely to reach home in four days

According to fishermen association leader P. Jesu Raja, a total of 42 fishermen hailing from Tamil Nadu were released from the prisons in Sri Lanka and are expected to reach home in about four days.

The Hindu · Nov 13, 2023