Miscellaneous

November 7, 2024 10:51 AM November 7, 2024 10:51 AM

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IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall and Squally Weather in Southern and Coastal India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall over Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal today. According to IMD, heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning is expected over Kerala, Mahe, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema during the...

November 6, 2024 1:10 PM November 6, 2024 1:10 PM

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Second Day of festival Chhath Puja being observed today

In Bihar, the ritual of Kharna is being performed today on the second day of Chhath Puja celebrations. After offering prayers to Sun God and her mother Chhati Maiya, devotees will consume Kheer and Roti as Kharna prasad. After the Kharna a 36 hours fast of devotees will begin in which they abstain w...

November 5, 2024 1:10 PM November 5, 2024 1:10 PM

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Folk singer Sharda Sinha admitted in AIIMS for treatment

Noted folk singer, Sharda Sinha is admitted in AIIMS, New Delhi for treatment. AIIMS, Delhi said in a social media post that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is continuously monitoring her condition and is in direct contact with the treating doctors. He has conveyed his prayers for her good health and s...

November 5, 2024 9:28 AM November 5, 2024 9:28 AM

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Festival of Chhath Puja begins today

The four-day long Chhath Puja will begin today with the ritual of Nahay-Khay. The festival of worship of the Sun God will conclude on 8th November.   On the first day of the festival today, devotees are taking holy dip in different rivers, ponds and reservoirs. They are performing puja of the Sun Go...

November 3, 2024 8:26 AM November 3, 2024 8:26 AM

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Festival of Bhai Dooj being celebrated today; Union Minister Amit Shah extends wishes

The festival of Bhai Dooj is being celebrated today. Celebrated two days after Diwali, the day marks the end of the five day long festivities. It is known by different names in various parts of country, like Bhai Phota, Bhaubeej, Bhai Tika or Yama Dwitiya. On this day, sisters apply teeka on their b...

November 2, 2024 7:47 PM November 2, 2024 7:47 PM

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IMD predicts gradual fall in min-max temperatures over Northwest, East India

The India Meteorological Department has forecast a gradual fall in the minimum and maximum temperatures over Northwest and East India by two to three degrees Celsius starting tomorrow. The weather department said that a slight fall in both maximum and minimum temperatures was recorded over Delhi and...