The Latest Breaking News from Chhath

Pollution levels in Delhi’s Yamuna have risen again, with toxic foam reappearing near Kalindi Kunj. This comes despite the Delhi government’s tall claims during Chhath Puja that the river had been cleaned – a claim we challenged in an earlier report.

Now that Diwali has passed and Chhath is here, we’ve entered that familiar season when breathing becomes a conscious act. The water is frothing. The sky is covered in smog so thick it looks like somebody has edited away the contrast, the colour and sharpness. Only the AQI charts are…

PATNA: Thousands of men and women in Bihar gathered to pay homage to the setting sun on Sunday as part of Chhath, the state's widely celebrated festival that has gained recognition far beyond its borders.

“Devotion is not restricted to religion. That’s why devotees have total faith in what we make,” she says, as buyers praise the potters.

Ahead of Chhath puja, Delhi Minister Atishi said toxic foam on Yamuna will be cleared in 1-2 days & asked U.P. Govt to stop release of dirty water.

Telangana govt. designates 70 locations in GHMC for Chhath Puja. Festival celebrated by Bihari community to worship Sun God, taking place Nov 17-20. Govt. providing amenities & necessary arrangements for devotees. Cleaning of ghats underway, remaining amenities to be supplied. Govt. supporting community, enforcing model code of conduct.

Chhat Puja is celebrated on the sixth day after Diwali. Chhath is primarily celebrated in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News

Patna district admin to deploy drones to manage Chhath festival crowds. 108 ghats to be monitored for security. CM Nitish Kumar to wave to devotees from boat. Special trains, flights to ferry devotees. Patna to spruce up JP Gangapath track for festival. Drones, CCTV cameras, police personnel to ensure safe…

Raman Singh urges ECI to postpone 2nd phase of Chhattisgarh polls due to Chhath festival. He said many voters will not be able to take part in electoral process. AAP had earlier made similar demand.