By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Dhanteras, the first day of the Diwali festival, saw bustling shopping activity throughout Patna, with packed markets and a variety of items flying off the shelves. The decorated city was alive with commerce as people thronged shops for everything from utensils and electronics to jewellery and automobiles, boosting local businesses with…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Diwali preparations are in full swing, with everyone busy shopping to meet their festive needs. Among the seasonal favourites, sugar sweets shaped like elephants, horses, and camels are especially popular. These sweets, with deep mythological significance, are highly sought after in the markets of Masaurhi. It is believed that offering these…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The five-day Deep Mahotsav begins in honour of Dhanvantari, the father of Ayurveda, on his birth anniversary, which coincides with Dhanteras that falls on October 29 this year. In Hindu scriptures, Dhanteras holds profound significance as it commemorates Dhanvantari’s emergence with the Amrit Kalash (pot of nectar) following the legendary Samudra…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Migrants returning to Bihar for Diwali and Chhath can now apply for their Ayushman cards at Patna Junction. The Bihar Health Department opened a dedicated counter on Saturday, inaugurated by Health Minister Mangal Pandey, which will operate daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Several Ayushman cards were issued and distributed…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Air pollution has reached hazardous levels in many districts across Bihar. To address the worsening Air Quality Index (AQI), a complete ban on firecrackers has been implemented in four urban areas—Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, and Hajipur—following directives from the Supreme Court and the National Green Tribunal (NGT). In recent years, the AQI…
