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IndiGo celebrating Durga Puja at six airports

Delhi: Durga Puja to go online; organisers plan home delivery of prasad

8:50 pm October 19, 2020

New Delhi: Online darshan, home delivery of prasad and COVID-19 test for priests and cooks are some of the unique measures that Durga Puja organisers in the national capital have come up with to safely host the festival in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic. Some organisers said they will rope in two priests to […]

‘No’ Ramlila in Delhi this year; oraganisers say too many restrictions

9:00 pm October 12, 2020

New Delhi: Various committees organising huge Ramlila celebrations across Delhi, including at Red Fort grounds, have decided to “not hold the event” this year as the situation is not feasible and there are “too many restrictions” in the fresh guidelines issued for holding events, an official of their umbrella body said on Monday. Representatives of […]

Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till Aug 31 as total cases cross 2L

2:49 pm July 30, 2020

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday announced the extension of coronavirus-induced lockdown in the state till August 31, but with more relaxations, including scaling up workforce in private establishments and allowing dine-in services in hotels and restaurants. Extending the total shutdown imposed across the state on Sundays in July to August, Chief Minister K […]

CMS holds Global Interfaith Convention to promote communal harmony

Trump to add a ‘couple of countries’ to US travel ban

6:58 pm January 22, 2020

Davos: US President Donald Trump said his administration was preparing to add a “couple of countries” to the controversial list of states whose citizens are subject to travel bans or severe restrictions on entry to the United States. “We are adding a couple of countries to it. We have to be safe. Our country has […]

US Congressional Caucus to convene hearing on Kashmir

Fresh restrictions in parts of Kashmir

1:41 pm September 27, 2019

Srinagar: Fresh restrictions were imposed in parts of Kashmir on Friday to maintain law and order in view of congregational prayers, even markets in the valley remained shut and public transport was off the roads for the 54th day, officials said. Restrictions under Section 144 CrPc were imposed on Friday morning in various parts of […]