Haryana declares restricted holiday for Eid instead of gazetted

Mar 27, 2025

The Haryana government on Thursday announced that March 31 will be observed as a restricted holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr instead of a gazetted holiday.

US: New York City celebrates Diwali, iconic Empire State Building lit up in orange hues

Nov 13, 2023

In June, Mayor Eric Adams announced the popular Hindu festival Diwali as a school holiday in New York City.

Diwali to become school holiday in New York City

Jun 27, 2023

Thousands of New Yorkers celebrate Diwali each year to commemorate the victory of light over darkness, and the announcement came after state lawmakers recently...

Priyanka Chopra reacts after Diwali announced as a school holiday in New York

Oct 23, 2022

See how Priyanka Chopra reacted after Diwali was announced as a school holiday in New York City from next year.

Haryana: Public holiday declared for residents to vote for panchayats

Dec 12, 2022

The state government has declared Public holidays on December 13 to enable employees to cast their votes for gram panchayats, read a statement from...

Annamalai slams DMK for using Trichy school to host welfare camp

Sep 11, 2025

A century-old Union Middle School at Alathudayanpatti in Uppiliyapuram panchayat union was declared a holiday on Tuesday to facilitate the "Ungaludan Stalin" scheme camp.