Chhath festival
Prashant Kishor Promises Local Employment Opportunities: "Vote Jan Suraaj and Never Leave Bihar for Work"
Oct 26, 2025 10:50 am CST
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor pledges to create abundant employment opportunities within Bihar if elected, eliminating the need for residents to migrate for work. During a Sitamarhi rally, he criticized the current administration for neglecting Bihar's development while other states receive major infrastructure projects. The upcoming Bihar elections on November 6 and 11 will see Jan Suraaj contesting all 243 seats against the NDA coalition and Mahagathbandhan alliance.
Indian Railways Deploys 1,205 Special Trains to Manage Chhath Festival Rush
Oct 24, 2025 02:35 am CST
Indian Railways has implemented comprehensive measures to handle the Chhath festival rush, including 1,205 special trains over four days. With enhanced passenger facilities at stations, coordinated monitoring systems, and dedicated holding areas, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirms that over 12,000 special trains will operate between October and November 2025, with 2,220 specifically serving Bihar to ensure comfortable and safe travel experiences during this peak festival season.
Indian Railways Deploys 12,000 Special Trains to Handle Chhath Festival Rush and Festive Season Travel
Oct 22, 2025 02:55 am CST
Indian Railways is operating over 12,000 special trains nationwide to manage the festive season rush, with plans to add 8,000 more for Chhath festival. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw personally inspected arrangements at major stations as the network accommodates over one crore passengers through enhanced facilities and dedicated holding areas, demonstrating the commitment of 12 lakh railway employees working round-the-clock to ensure comfortable travel experiences.
Indian Railways Deploys 145 Special Puja Trains and Enhanced Services for Chhath Festival Season
Oct 21, 2025 12:50 pm CST
Indian Railways has launched comprehensive measures for festival season travelers, with North Eastern Railway operating 145 special puja trains and North Western Railway running 44 train pairs to accommodate Diwali and Chhath Puja crowds. Enhanced facilities include passenger holding areas, additional coaches, and increased security personnel to ensure safe and comfortable journeys during the peak festive period.
Bihar Election Commission Confirms November 6 as Earliest Possible Poll Date After Chhath Festival
Oct 07, 2025 02:59 am CST
The Election Commission has scheduled Bihar's assembly elections for November 6 and 11, with results on November 14, following political parties' requests to hold polls after Chhath festival. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar explained that earlier dates weren't feasible due to procedural requirements, despite calls for timing elections when migrant workers return home for festivities to increase voter turnout.
Bihar Assembly Elections: Political Parties Request Post-Chhath Polling Schedule as ECI Reviews Preparations
Oct 04, 2025 09:45 pm CST
The Election Commission of India conducted a two-day visit to Bihar to review preparations for upcoming Assembly elections, where political parties unanimously requested polling be scheduled after Chhath festival. With 7.42 crore eligible voters registered, the ECI engaged with major national and regional parties who expressed confidence in electoral integrity while welcoming recent Commission initiatives to ensure transparent and efficient voting processes.