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Last straw: When flow becomes froth in the Yamuna in Delhi
Froth formation is a symptom that indicates the river in this stretch is effectively “dead”, say experts
Published on Mar 21, 2025 10:55 PM IST
Swati Maliwal detained after protest outside Kejriwal's home over Yamuna water
Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal accused Kejriwal of living in luxury while the river remains polluted and challenged the AAP chief to take a dip in the Yamuna.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 07:25 PM IST
HC raps Delhi govt for failing to regulate waste emission into Yamuna
The government faced the court’s wrath days after it expressed concern over the heavy pollution of the Yamuna, stressing that it could not allow people to go into a river “contaminated” with “untreated sewage”, in the interest of public health
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 05:24 AM IST
Venomous snake swims towards woman performing Chhath Puja in river. Watch
A viral video showed a woman calmly continuing Chhath Puja rituals in a river as a venomous Krait snake appeared.
Published on Nov 12, 2024 04:21 PM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
SC declines Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraj Party’s plea to defer Bihar by-elections
The Jan Suraj Party of Prashant Kishor had argued that the bypolls in Bihar should be deferred due to the Chhath Puja celebrations, but the Supreme Court noted that the festival was already over
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 05:46 PM IST
Dumper driver flees after running over 12-yr-old
A 12-year-old boy was killed by a dumper in Dahisar; the driver fled but was later arrested. The boy was preparing for Chhath Puja when struck.
Updated on Nov 10, 2024 07:48 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
Fervour abounds as Chhath puja ends with Usha Arghya in U.P. capital
Women in UP celebrated Chhath puja by offering Usha Arghya at the Gomti river, marking the end of a 36-hour fast with songs and rituals.
Updated on Nov 09, 2024 05:46 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
'It's not shampoo': Woman washes hair with toxic foam in Yamuna, shocks internet
Devotees ignore toxic warnings at Yamuna during Chhath Puja festival, bathing in contaminated water despite health risks.
Published on Nov 08, 2024 03:18 PM IST
Muskaan Sharma
Chhath Puja 2024: Know shubh muhurat, vidhi and significance of Usha Arghya
Chhath Puja 2024: From sunrise timings to shubh muhurat and rituals, here’s all that you need to know about Usha Arghya.
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 07:52 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das
Chhath Puja: Gomti undergoes chemical treatment for ‘quick cleansing’
In a first, poly aluminium chloride (PAC), a chemical with coagulation property, used to keep the water clean for Chhath Puja; authorities say its success in keeping surface water clean for devotees will pave way for extensive use in the future
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 05:52 AM IST
Chhath Puja: Gomti banks a colour riot as scores descend
Scores of women, who, clad in sarees in hues of yellow and red, descended on the Gomti banks to worship Surya and his sister Shashti Devi on Thursday
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 05:48 AM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
Delhi: Devotees celebrate Chhath Puja at ‘ghats’ amid tougher norms
Roads and lanes leading to ghats were blocked, while officials were deployed to ensure that people were directed to the artificial ghats
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir assembly move on 370, 35A signals intent to rekindle terror: Yogi
Describing the move as a return to divisive and disruptive politics, he warned that it signals an intention to rekindle terrorism by undermining national unity.
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 05:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Pankaj Tripathi to Gurmeet Choudhary, how actors celebrate Chhath Puja in Mumbai
Chhath Puja is being celebrated in India and actors who are away from hometown in Bihar share how they celebrate the festival in Mumbai.
Published on Nov 07, 2024 12:25 PM IST
Yashika Mathur
Neha Marda: Chhath Puja gives me immense peace and energy
Neha Marda talks about the importance of Chhath Puja in her life, doing the whole rituals herself for the second time and immersing herself in the culture
Published on Nov 07, 2024 09:38 AM IST
Chhath Puja 2024 Day 3: Check shubh muhurat, vidhi, significance of Sandhya Puja
Chhath Puja 2024: Sandhya Puja is performed on the third day of Chhath Puja. Know all about the puja vidhi, significance here.
Published on Nov 07, 2024 08:22 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das
Chhath Puja: Devotees ready, ghats decked up, but Lucknow’s Gomti unfit for bathing
River water classified in ‘E’ category, indicating it is unfit for bathing; authorities say they have ‘chemical cure’ to fix the problem before devotees turn up
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 06:02 AM IST
Noida: Schools to remain shut up to Class 8 for Chhath Puja on Nov 7
The order covers all recognised schools affiliated with different boards, including the CBSE, ICSE, IB, and UP Board
Published on Nov 06, 2024 10:47 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Noida
Ghaziabad: Traffic curbs in place for Chhath Puja on Nov 7,8
The traffic police said the diversions will be in place from the afternoon of November 7 till the end of puja around 8pm and again from around 3am on November 8 to about 9am the same day
Published on Nov 06, 2024 10:45 PM IST
Peeyush Khandelwal, Ghaziabad
Delhi high court refuses to allow Chhath Puja at Yamuna river bank
The Delhi high court refused to allow devotees to perform Chhath Puja at the Yamuna river bank located in Geeta Colony.
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 01:15 PM IST
Traffic curbs for Chhath Puja in Gautam Budh Nagar
Among the key locations to face traffic diversions during the period will be Kalindi Kunj route, Noida Stadium Sector 21A, Chotpur/Behlolpur, Hindon bridge, Kulesara
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 07:28 AM IST
4-day Chhath Puja festivities begin with Nahay Khaye
The second day will be celebrated as Kharna, where women will fast without water from sunrise to sunset.
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 06:08 AM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
CM: 1,000+ Chhath ghats to ensure that devotees have access near their homes
The festival has become the latest flashpoint between the AAP and BJP, with both raising concerns regarding the toxic foam floating in the river, and blaming the each other for the mess.
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 05:26 AM IST
Snack on traditional thekuas and carb-load with kaddu bhaat this Chhath Puja
While Chhath Puja is a time for reflection and prayers, there's no reason to not spend some time hyper-focusing on a scrumptious traditional menu for the week
Published on Nov 05, 2024 10:06 PM IST
AAP govt ensured Purvanchalis don't have to leave Delhi for Chhath: Atishi
AAP govt ensured Purvanchalis don't have to leave Delhi for Chhath: Atishi
Published on Nov 05, 2024 03:33 PM IST
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Chhath Puja 2024: Nahay Khay today; know rituals of all four days of festival
Chaath Puja: The four-day festival is dedicated to the worship of Sun God and his sister Chhathi Maiya, a divine form of Devi Prakriti.
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 10:06 AM IST
Chhath Puja 2024: Are banks open on November 7 and 8?
Chhath Puja 2024 bank holiday: Chhath Puja is a festival celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and other regions in the sixth day of the Kartik month
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 08:43 AM IST
Chhath Puja: Varanasi DM inspects ghats, asks officials to gear up
On Monday, district magistrate S Rajalingam along with additional commissioner of police (law and order) S Channappa inspected the ghats
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 08:16 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
Noida, Gr Noida gear up for grand Chhath Puja with over 100 ghats
Noida and Greater Noida authorities, along with various local and cultural committees, are making extensive arrangements to ensure the devotees and visitors have a hassle-free experience
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 05:58 AM IST
Chhath Puja 2024: Thekua to kaddu bhaat, traditional prasad recipes to prepare
As Chhath Puja approaches, it's time to prepare for this festival by cooking traditional prasad. Here are some must-try dishes to celebrate the special occasion
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 11:25 AM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi