Gandhinagar: The first session of the academic year 2025–26 in schools across Gujarat concludes, October 15. Following this, the much-awaited 21-day Diwali vacation will commence from Thursday, October 16, and continue until November 5. Schools will reopen for the second half academic session on November 6. As today marks the final day of the first semester, students across the State are gearing up for festive celebrations. Teachers and students will mark the occasion with Diwali greetings,...Read More

Gandhinagar: Diwali, one of the biggest festivals of Hindus, is celebrated with great fervour across the nation, with fireworks and crackers being an integral part of the festivities. However, to curb air and noise pollution, the Gujarat government has issued guidelines and restrictions on the use, sale, and import of firecrackers during the upcoming Diwali festival. In line with the directives issued by the Supreme Court of India, firecrackers will only be permitted for two hours from 8:00 PM t...Read More

Surat: Udhna railway station is witnessing a massive rush of passengers traveling to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar ahead of Diwali, Chhath Puja, and the Bihar Assembly elections. Thousands of commuters, mostly migrant workers, are heading to their hometowns, creating scenes where there is barely space to step on the platform. Amid the scramble for train tickets, children and the elderly were seen panting, yet the station resonated with an air of enthusiasm and anticipation as people prepared to reuni...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Government of Gujarat has announced additional holidays for state government offices and employees during the Diwali festival in 2025, allowing officials to spend extended time with their families. According to the notification issued by the General Administration Department, the official Diwali public holiday falls on Monday, October 20, 2025, followed by New Year’s Day on Wednesday, October 22, and Bhai Bij on Thursday, October 23. These holidays will be followed by the f...Read More

Ahmedabad: Amdavad Municipal Corporation has announced a special citywide illumination plan ahead of the upcoming Vikas Saptah celebrations, the Mayor’s Conference, and the Diwali festival. Acting on the verbal directions of senior office bearers, the Streetlight Department of the civic body will extend its temporary lighting operations from October 12 to October 26, 2025. Under this initiative, decorative and festive lighting will be installed across major public spaces and infrastructure ...Read More

ગાંધીનગરઃ શ્રાદ્ધપક્ષ ચાલી રહ્યા છે પરંતુ તે પછી તહેવારો અને પ્રસંગોની મોસમ શરુ થઇ રહી છે. બાવીસમી સપ્ટેમ્બરે શરદીય નવરાત્રિનો પ્રારંભ થશે. આ વખતે નવરાત્રિ નવથી વધુ દિવસ ચાલવાની છે. બીજી ઓક�...Read More