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Indian Railways will run 1,500 additional trains over the next five days to clear the Chhath Puja travel rush. The move aims to ensure safe and comfortable journeys for millions travelling home to celebrate the festival.

Railways to run 1,500 extra trains for Chhath Puja, doubling last year's count and highest in a decade

SpiceJet launched&nbsp;special festive flights to Bihar, adding more connectivity to Patna, Darbhanga, and Ayodhya for Diwali and Chhath Puja. The airline offers enhanced services, including non-stop flights to facilitate smoother travel.

SpiceJet enhances connectivity for Diwali and Chhath Puja with new flights to its domestic network

Northern Railway has suspended platform ticket sales at New Delhi, Delhi Junction, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Anand Vihar Terminal and Ghaziabad stations from October 15 to 28 to manage the festival rush during Diwali and Chhath. Exceptions have been allowed for those assisting senior citizens, Divyangjans,&nbsp;&nbsp;illiterate and lady passengers.

Delhi-NCR suspends platform ticket sales at five railway stations till October 28 to ease festival rush

Air India and Air India Express have announced 166 additional flights to and from Patna for Diwali and Chhath Puja. The expanded schedule, operating between mid-October and early November, strengthens connectivity across major Indian cities and opens bookings through all official airline channels.

Air India, Air India Express add 166 flights to Patna for Diwali, Chhath Puja rush

A new passenger facility centre has been inaugurated at New Delhi Railway Station to handle the festive travel surge and improve commuter convenience. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and MP Manoj Tiwari reviewed the upgraded facilities, citing enhanced safety, ticketing and additional trains for Bihar-bound passengers.

New Delhi Railway Station gets major upgrade with modern passenger facilities ahead of festive rush

Indian Railways will run 12,000 special trains between October 1 and November 15 to manage Diwali and Chhath rush, up from 7,750 last year. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said 10,000 have already been notified, with 150 unreserved trains reserved for last-minute demand.

Railways lines up 12,000 special trains for Diwali, Chhath to ease festive rush; bookings begin on this date

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan speaks on the significance of Chhath Puja and pays tribute to legendary folk singer Sharda Sinha from Bihar, who recently passed away. In this video, Chouhan reflects on the cultural importance of the festival and Sinha’s contribution to folk music.

Chouhan Discusses Chhath Puja, Sharda Sinha

Chhath Puja is a festival celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and other regions in the sixth day of the Kartik month.  Banks will remain closed in some states for four consecutive days due to Chhath Puja, followed by a weekend that includes a second Saturday and a Sunday.

Chhath Puja 2024 Bank Holiday: Banks Closed on November 7 & 8 in Some States

In this video, we capture visuals of people arriving at Anand Vihar Railway Station in Delhi as they prepare to leave for their hometowns to celebrate Chhath Puja. Watch as we cover the departure scenes and reactions of the passengers heading home for the festival.

Chhath Puja Travelers at Anand Vihar Station

In this video, we explore the Nahaye-Khaye rituals at Kalindi Kunj Ghat, part of the Chhath Puja celebrations. Devotees continue their traditional practices despite the challenge posed by foamy water. We discuss the significance of the rituals and the ongoing festivities at the ghat.

Nahaye-Khaye Rituals at Kalindi Kunj Ghat 

Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has instructed officials to ensure an uninterrupted power supply across the state from October 28 to November 15.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announces 24-hour power supply during major festivals like Dhanteras, Diwali, Bhai Dooj, and Chhath Puja

The AQI was 151 at Dhakuria, 170 at Fort William, 107 at Jadavpur, 124 at Rabindra Sarobar and 162 at the Victoria Memorial area.

Kolkata's air quality worsens after Chhath Puja celebrations with firecrackers

The toxic foam is due to the high phosphate content in the Yamuna River, which can cause skin and respiratory problems.

Delhi: Devotees stand in knee-deep toxic foam in Yamuna for Chhath Puja

Chhath Puja Special Trains:&nbsp;These special trains take care of the extra rush of passengers during the Chhath Puja. In a statement, the Northern Railway (NR) said.

Chhath Puja Special Trains: Railways to run special trains for festival season- Check Details

The first day of the four-day festival will be followed by ‘kharna’ on March 26, ‘sandhya aarghya’ on March 27 and ‘usha aarghya’ on March 28. For the well-being of their children, women observe daylong fasts from sunrise to sunset during which they abstain from eating and drinking anything.

Happy Chaiti Chhath Puja 2023 Wishes: The four-day festival starts today

Sindoor should be filled starting from the nose and continuing as long as there is demand. It is said that the longer the sindoor is filled, the longer is the husband’s life.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chhath Puja 2022: Why women apply long Sindoor from nose to forehead in Bihar?

This year Chhath Puja will not be held at Kalindi Kunj Yamuna Ghat in Delhi, NGT has denied to permission to perform Chhath Puja at Yamuna ghat.

Delhi News: Chhath Puja Will Not Be Held At Yamuna Ghat In Delhi, NGT Denies Permission

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Indian Railways will run 1,500 additional trains over the next five days to clear the Chhath Puja travel rush. The move aims to ensure safe and comfortable journeys for millions travelling home to celebrate the festival.

SpiceJet launched special festive flights to Bihar, adding more connectivity to Patna, Darbhanga, and Ayodhya for Diwali and Chhath Puja. The airline offers enhanced services, including non-stop flights to facilitate smoother travel.

Northern Railway has suspended platform ticket sales at New Delhi, Delhi Junction, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Anand Vihar Terminal and Ghaziabad stations from October 15 to 28 to manage the festival rush during Diwali and Chhath. Exceptions have been allowed for those assisting senior citizens, Divyangjans,  illiterate and lady passengers.

Air India and Air India Express have announced 166 additional flights to and from Patna for Diwali and Chhath Puja. The expanded schedule, operating between mid-October and early November, strengthens connectivity across major Indian cities and opens bookings through all official airline channels.

A new passenger facility centre has been inaugurated at New Delhi Railway Station to handle the festive travel surge and improve commuter convenience. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and MP Manoj Tiwari reviewed the upgraded facilities, citing enhanced safety, ticketing and additional trains for Bihar-bound passengers.

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Railways to run 1,500 extra trains for Chhath Puja, doubling last year's count and highest in a decade

SpiceJet enhances connectivity for Diwali and Chhath Puja with new flights to its domestic network

Delhi-NCR suspends platform ticket sales at five railway stations till October 28 to ease festival rush

Air India, Air India Express add 166 flights to Patna for Diwali, Chhath Puja rush

New Delhi Railway Station gets major upgrade with modern passenger facilities ahead of festive rush

Railways lines up 12,000 special trains for Diwali, Chhath to ease festive rush; bookings begin on this date

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