Kartavya Path in New Delhi shines as the city celebrates Diwali.(Express Photo by Praveen Khanna)
Diwali News Live Updates: Diwali preparations and celebrations are in full swing across the country. Streets are lighting up, markets are buzzing and the traffic police have rolled out diversions to manage the rush. Metro services in multiple cities, too, are running special schedules to handle the festive rush. In Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court’s go-ahead for green crackers has brought a renewed spark to Diwali celebrations, while in contrast, the Sikkim Pollution Control Board has asked residents to skip firecrackers altogether, citing its toll on the environment.
Meanwhile, in Ayodhya: Vibrant decorations greet visitors in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, as the city prepares for Diwali. The main event is set for Sunday night, when over 26 lakh earthen lamps will light up the ghats of the Saryu River. The celebrations will include cultural performances, a laser show, eco-friendly fireworks, and a drone display depicting episodes from the Ramayana.
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Attention metro commuters! The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has revised train timings on October 19–20 (Sunday and Monday). On Diwali eve, which is today, the metro train services on the Pink, Magenta and Grey Lines, which usually start at 07.00 am on Sundays, will commence at 06.00 am. However, in Gujarat, the Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar metro rail will be functional only till 7 pm on October 20 given the festivities. Kolkata metro will run special services on the green line on Diwali.
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