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Vizianagaram collector issues strict guidelines for cracker sales

Vizianagaram collector issues strict guidelines for cracker sales

Visakhapatnam: Vizianagaram District Collector B. R. Ambedkar announced comprehensive guidelines on Monday for the...

29 Oct 2024 1:51 AM IST

Centre hikes DA by 3 percentage points for employees, pensioners

Centre hikes DA by 3 percentage points for employees, pensioners

New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) by 3 percentage points effective from July 1...

16 Oct 2024 4:14 PM IST

Ghee adulteration: Minister Dola warns of stern action

Ghee adulteration: Minister Dola warns of stern action

During the distribution of NTR Bharosa pensions in Surareddypalem and Vallur villages, the minister underscored the...

1 Oct 2024 9:18 PM IST

The legal metrology authorities are carrying out a drive across the state, targeting branded packaged fireworks, to ensure safety to the people during the Diwali festival. (Representational image: DC)

Officials keep tab on fireworks to ensure safety to people

Vijayawada: The legal metrology authorities are carrying out a drive across the state, targeting branded packaged...

11 Nov 2023 12:46 AM IST

AP Police release rules and regulations for firecracker shops

AP Police release rules and regulations for firecracker shops

Vijayawada: The state police has issued guidelines to police commissioners and district SPs to ensure safety...

11 Nov 2023 12:05 AM IST

The Amavasya Tithi falls in the afternoon on Sunday and it continues until Monday afternoon. But on Monday night, there is no Amavasya Tithi. Therefore, according to some scholars, the festival should be celebrated on Sunday night and the Karthika Deepam be lit on Monday night. (Image Source: Wikimedia.org)

Confusion on Diwali Amavaysa Tithi Date

Kakinada: Almanac writers differ on the point when the Diwali festival should be celebrated -- whether on Sunday or...

11 Nov 2023 12:02 AM IST

Officials checked the quality of ingredients used in making sweets and savouries. (File Image: DC)

GVMC orders food safety checks ahead of Diwali

GVMC authorities seized some samples from a sweets shop in Dondaparthi for testing them

9 Nov 2023 10:00 PM IST

Sarvodaya Girls hostel students burn firecrackers as they celebrate Diwali in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Legislation Introduced In US Congress To Make Diwali A Federal Holiday

WASHINGTON: A prominent American lawmaker has introduced a bill in the US Congress to declare Diwali, the festival of...

27 May 2023 11:19 PM IST

While appreciating the efforts of the people, those running old-age homes appealed to people to donate items that are required, such as adult diapers, bedsheets, utensils and medical support, instead of donating their surplus items. Representational Image/DC

Donation culture can keep people happy, say experts

An old woman at an old-age home said that not all like wearing old stuff, as people sometimes donate what they have worn...

26 Dec 2022 1:23 AM IST

According to sources, Yamala Kamaraju has been making crackers illegally for marriages and other functions besides his regular carpenter work. (Representational Image/ DC File)

GHMC issues dos and dont-'s for cracker shops

Hyderabad: With Diwali round the corner, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has issued strict dos and...

19 Oct 2022 12:07 PM IST