Close X
Monday, November 4, 2024
ADVT 
India

Punjab CM extends Diwali, Bandi Chhor Diwas greetings

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 31 Oct, 2024 12:55 PM
  • Punjab CM extends Diwali, Bandi Chhor Diwas greetings

Chandigarh, Oct 31 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday extended warm wishes to all Punjabis living across the globe on the sacred occasion of the festival of lights Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas.

In a message, the Chief Minister said that since centuries, Diwali, the festival of love and prosperity, has been celebrated with utmost devotion and religious zeal.

He said that the sparkling lights of Diwali not only illuminate every household but it is also a symbol of the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and hope over despair.

Mann hoped that this Diwali once again bring peace, prosperity and happiness to the people, besides strengthening the bonds of communal harmony, peace and brotherhood amongst them.

Likewise, the Chief Minister also greeted the entire countrymen, especially the Sikh Panth, on the historic Bandi Chhor Diwas to mark the release of 52 Hindu Princes from the Gwalior Fort by the sixth Guru Sri Hargobind Sahib on Diwali in 1612.

He also appealed to the people to celebrate Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas with traditional fervour and gaiety rising above the parochial considerations of caste, colour, creed and religion thereby cementing the bonds of harmony, amity and goodwill.

"May Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas bring peace and prosperity besides bountiful bliss to our people,” added Mann.

Meanwhile, Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh has asked Sikhs to refrain from decorating their houses and other buildings with electrical lights on Bandi Chhor Diwas (November 1), as it falls on the same day as the 40th anniversary of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. He asked them to go for traditional ghee ‘diyas’ instead.

“On November 1, 1984, Sikhs were massacred mercilessly in 110 cities and towns of the country, including the national capital, under the patronage of the then Congress government,” he said in a message.

MORE India ARTICLES

AAP caused terrible fractures to Punjab's health services: Bajwa

AAP caused terrible fractures to Punjab's health services: Bajwa
Punjab Leader of the Opposition, Partap Singh Bajwa, on Thursday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party-led state government for causing irreparable damage to the healthcare system of the state. Citing a news report, Bajwa said six doctors posted in government hospitals have resigned in less than two months in Bathinda.

AAP caused terrible fractures to Punjab's health services: Bajwa

Three associates of gangsters Bishnoi, Goldy Brar arrested in Punjab

Three associates of gangsters Bishnoi, Goldy Brar arrested in Punjab
Punjab Police have averted possible target killings with the arrest of three shooters associated with gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday. Those arrested have been identified as Karandeep Singh, alias Kannu, Raghuveer Singh and Kulwinder Singh, alias Bittu.

Three associates of gangsters Bishnoi, Goldy Brar arrested in Punjab

Punjab Police destroy 83 kg heroin, 10,000 kg poppy husk

Punjab Police destroy 83 kg heroin, 10,000 kg poppy husk
The Punjab Police on Wednesday destroyed over 83 kg heroin, 10,000 kg poppy husk, 100 kg ganja, 4.52 lakh pills and capsules at 10 locations in the state, marking the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Punjab Police destroy 83 kg heroin, 10,000 kg poppy husk

Boundaries of three Uttar Pradesh cities to be expanded: Official

Boundaries of three Uttar Pradesh cities to be expanded: Official
The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has decided to expand the boundaries of the state's three big cities -- Varanasi, Gorakhpur and Prayagraj, an official said. According to a government spokesperson, a number of villages will be included in the Development Authorities of these cities.

Boundaries of three Uttar Pradesh cities to be expanded: Official

Weddings now $130 bn industry in India, a family spending over Rs 12 lakh on average

Weddings now $130 bn industry in India, a family spending over Rs 12 lakh on average
Touted as the largest wedding destination worldwide, at least 80 lakh to 1 crore weddings are happening in the country every year.

Weddings now $130 bn industry in India, a family spending over Rs 12 lakh on average

India seeks global cooperation in sugarcane, biofuel sectors to fight climate change

India seeks global cooperation in sugarcane, biofuel sectors to fight climate change
Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi in his inaugural address highlighted India's commitment to advancing technology and skills in the sugar and biofuel sectors. Experts from the 30 member countries are participating in the meeting, which will conclude on June 27.

India seeks global cooperation in sugarcane, biofuel sectors to fight climate change