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In 2026, state government employees will be granted 27 holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, and 26 holidays under state government orders, adding up the tally to 53. When combined with Saturdays and Sundays, the total tally of non-working days crosses 150. (Express Photo)

January 2026 offers 10 days Bengal government holiday including weekends, here are the dates

December 15, 2025 1:13 pm

With Vivekananda Jayanti, Makar Sankranti, Netaji’s birthday and Republic Day, employees can plan up to 10 days off including weekends

‘Meri Dilli, Mera Desh’: Capital celebrates its Foundation Day with ceremony at Red Fort

November 02, 2025 3:02 am

Delhi attained Union Territory status on November 1, 1956, following the reorganisation of Indian states

Chhath puja special trains 2025: The initiative aims to ensure the safe and smooth return of passengers after the conclusion of Chhath Puja 2025.

Railways to run over 90 special trains from Bihar to clear post-Chhath puja rush - Full list, routes, timings

October 30, 2025 9:37 pm

Indian Railways festival special trains: East Central Railway (ECR) on Thursday announced 95 special trains from Bihar to various destinations across the country.

Being the country’s longest metro network, the Delhi Metro is considered to be the lifeline for Delhiites.

Delhi Metro timings: DMRC revises train schedule at New Delhi, Anand Vihar stations to manage post-Chhath puja rush

October 29, 2025 8:51 pm

Delhi Metro network: With a total route length of 394 km, the Delhi Metro (DMRC) covers 289 stations on 12 corridors (including the Noida Metro Aqua Line and Rapid Metro Gurugram).

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On the sidelines of Chhath, women devotees still have Nitish on the horizon

October 29, 2025 10:28 am

Across Digha and Bankipur, both NDA strongholds, there are a few who want to move on, like a 21-year-old who says “jungle raj” in the past

Delhi CM in Bihar from today to campaign for polls

October 29, 2025 2:19 am

The 243-member Bihar Assembly will go to polls in two phases on November 6 and 11, and the counting of votes will be taken up November 14

Delhi govt may attempt cloud seeding today if weather conditions favourable

October 28, 2025 3:20 am

Since Diwali, the air quality in Delhi-NCR has been worsening, triggering concerns

Chhath Puja 2025 School Holiday: Noida, Ghaziabad schools closed, other states await notice (Image/AI Generated)

Chhath Puja 2025 School Holiday Today: Schools shut in Noida, Ghaziabad and other states

October 28, 2025 1:23 pm

School Holiday on October 28, Chhath Puja 2025 School Holiday: As per local reports, the district administration’s circular was shared with schools on Monday evening, following which institutions informed parents about the holiday through official notices and social media posts.

On the Green Line, 186 services (93 up and 93 down) will operate instead of 226.

Kolkata Metro cuts services on Blue, Green Lines for Chhath Puja: Check the first and last train timings here

October 27, 2025 10:42 am

Normal services will continue on the Yellow, Orange, and Purple Lines, Metro officials said.

Special traffic arrangements will be in place across Delhi till October 28 morning.

Chhath Puja 2025: Congestion expected near ponds, ghats in Delhi; Check traffic advisory here

October 27, 2025 9:53 am

Delhi Traffic Advisory Today: Key roads likely to face traffic include MB Road, Kalindi Kunj Khadar Road, Agra Canal Road, and Road no. 13.

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Massive festive rush at New Delhi railway station ahead of Chhath Puja

October 23, 2025 2:04 pm

New Delhi Railway Station witnesses a heavy rush of passengers heading to Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh for Chhath Puja. Indian Railways has deployed crowd-control measures and announced over 12,000 special trains nationwide to handle the surge

Chhath Puja 2022: In pictures, how Indians are venerating the Sun God

October 30, 2022 6:58 pm

Chhath Puja, one of the oldest Hindu Vedic festivals is celebrated in several parts of India, especially in states like Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh. Dedicated to the solar deity, Lord Surya, and his sister Chhathi Maiya, Chhath Puja is celebrated six days after Diwali and lasts for four days.