Diwali
Asha Niketan, a skill development centre for people living with special challenges, is gearing up for the festive season of Deepawali. The residents are actively involved in preparations, making candles and other materials from scratch. While two inmates have chosen to spend Deepawali with their biological families, the majority of
Diwali
Gold jewellery sales in India are poised for a significant increase of up to 15% during the first days of the Diwali festival, attributed to steady prices and increased footfalls. Experts expect a growth in demand for gold and silver on the auspicious day of Dhanteras, which marks the beginning
Diwali
Farming communities in Maharashtra's drought-prone Vidarbha region have been severely affected by this year's poor crop yields due to delayed monsoons, poor rainfall, and pest attacks. Soybean and cotton are the primary crops grown in this region, and farmers have invested heavily in these crops, only
Diwali
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has devised several measures to restore normalcy in the 16 flood-ravaged districts of North Karnataka. These measures include a flood tax, increased working hours for government employees, no state awards this year, muted Diwali celebrations, and increased taxes on heavy load carrying trucks. The state
