As Maghi Ganesh Jayanti falls on Thursday, January 22, former BJP corporator Abhijit Samant has urged the BMC to reschedule water supply and pipeline work in K-East Ward (Andheri East) and nearby areas to prevent inconvenience to residents during the festival
19 January,2026 03:23 PM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MS-1768472771742_d.png "Uttarayan turns deadly as kite strings and electrocution kill 4 in Gujarat")
At least four people, including children, died in kite-related incidents in Gujarat during Uttarayan, while emergency cases surged by 33 percent due to kite strings, electrocution, falls, and two wheeler travel
15 January,2026 05:15 PM IST | Ahmedabad | PTI
Some Eastern Orthodox churches follow the ancient Julian calendar, which runs 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar used by Catholic and Protestant churches and much of the secular world
15 January,2026 07:17 AM IST | Belgrade | Agencies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Pongal greetings to the people of Tamil Nadu, describing the harvest festival as a shining symbol of the richness of Tamil traditions. In a special letter, he highlighted Pongal’s deep connection with nature, agriculture, farmers, and the dignity of labour, while praising its role in strengthening family bonds
14 January,2026 11:40 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSADVERTISEMENT
