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To cater to the surge in demand, Northern Railway operated a record 3,500 special trains, ensuring seamless connectivity for millions of travelers, railway officials said.

Northern Railway Navigates Unprecedented Festive Rush

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Chhath Puja is one of the important festivals of Hinduism, and is widely celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. During this festival, devotees worship Surya Dev and his sister Shashti Devi, who is also known as Chhathi Maiya.

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Despite the peaceful conclusion of Bihar's grand Chhath festival, the joyous occasion turned into mourning for many families, as over 19 people tragically lost their lives in various drowning accidents across the state.

Chhath Festival Tragedy: Over 19 Drown Across Bihar, Three Missing

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Nov 8, 2024

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Two Teenagers Drown While Taking Bath During Chhath Puja In Ghazipur's Ganga Ghat

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Chhath Puja: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Offer Prayers, Reviews Preparations In Patna

Chhath Puja: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Offers Prayers, Reviews Preparations In Patna

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Nov 7, 2024

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Railways To Ply Over 500 Special Trains To Accommodate Festival Return Rush

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Nov 7, 2024

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Kharna Chhath Puja 2024: Significance, Rituals, Prasad, and Timings on the Second Day

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Nov 6, 2024

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Four-day Chhath Puja Begins Today; Know Its Origin, Sigficance & Symbolism

Four-day Chhath Puja Begins Today; Know Its Origin, Significance & Symbolism

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Nov 5, 2024

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Chhath Puja: A Celebration of Unity Between Indian and Nepali Communities In Sitamarhi

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Nov 4, 2024

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Railways Operating 195 Special Trains from Delhi for Chhath Puja

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Nov 4, 2024

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In a significant move to accommodate travellers for Chhath Puja, Northern Railways is running 40 special trains from various locations in Delhi on Sunday, heading to Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and other states.

Special Trains For Chhath Puja: Northern Railways Operates 40 Additional Services

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Nov 3, 2024

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Delhi Govt Announces Public Holiday On Nov 7 For Chhath Puja

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Nov 1, 2024

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Disclosing details about the running special trains, Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “This year, railways are running 7,000 special trains for Diwali and Chhath festivals, which are much higher in numbers compared to last year’s 4,429 special trains.

Diwali-Chhath Puja 2024: Railways To Run Special Trains To Accommodate Two Lakh Extra Passengers

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Oct 25, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

Girl dies after falling into kheer vessel in Kushinagar

Chhath puja turns into tragedy: Five-year-old girl dies after falling into hot kheer vessel in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar

Nov 22, 2023

ETV Bharat English Team

Cylinder blast on Chhath puja in Bihar's Bettiah; several injured

Nov 20, 2023

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Bihar: Two brothers shot dead while returning from Chhath puja, four others injured

Nov 20, 2023

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Chhath Puja in shadow of health hazards: Devotees stand in knee-deep toxic foam in Yamuna for ritual

Nov 20, 2023

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