Chhath Puja, celebrated annually after the Diwali festival, is widely observed in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and adjoining regions of Nepal. This festival falls on the sixth day of the Kartik month according to the Hindu calendar, which is why it is also known as Surya Shashti. (Pic/text PTI)
05 November,2024 02:36 PM IST | Patna, Bihar | Jyoti ShuklaA severe heatwave has swept across North India, leading to at least 40 suspected heat-related deaths, including 25 staff members on Lok Sabha poll duty in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The intense heat has created dire conditions for residents and workers alike. Pics/ PTI
31 May,2024 11:09 PM IST | Sanjana DeshpandePlants not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of your home but also contribute to a cooler and healthier indoor environment through their natural processes of transpiration and air purification
25 May,2024 01:13 PM IST | EditorAs a large part of India is witnessing a brutal heatwave, Indians are adopting various tactics to seek respite. Here are a few glimpses to check out
24 May,2024 05:01 PM IST | Aakanksha AhireAmid the chilly weather, thousands of devotees across the nation thronged to the holy river Ganga in parts of north India including Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh on occasion of Mauni Amavasya. Pics/PTI
09 February,2024 05:24 PM IST | Asif Ali SayedA layer of fog, stretching from Punjab to West Bengal, lowered visibility over the Indo-Gangetic plains starting Thursday night, affecting road and rail traffic. Pics/ANI/PTI
19 January,2024 06:07 PM IST | EditorA layer of fog lowered visibility to zero metres at several places in north and northeast India, affecting rail traffic, officials said (Pics/PTI)
18 January,2024 02:00 PM IST | ronak mastakarA thick layer of fog cloaked the Indo-Gangetic plains in north India on Tuesday, with poor visibility disrupting road and rail traffic (Pics/PTI)
16 January,2024 11:53 AM IST | ronak mastakarA blinding layer of fog shrouded the Indo-Gangetic plains in North India on Sunday, with visibility levels plunging to zero metres at several places (Pics/PTI)
14 January,2024 11:28 AM IST | ronak mastakarA layer of fog draped over the Indo-Gangetic plains and extended up to the northeast on Friday, bringing down visibility and affecting rail movement, officials said (Pics/PTI)
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