Chhath Puja, a sacred and eco-friendly festival dedicated to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya, will be celebrated from October 25-28, 2025. This four-day observance, prominent in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh, involves rituals like Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, and Usha Arghya.
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A tragic incident near Nagla Budhi has claimed five lives. A speeding car struck pedestrians, killing five and injuring two. The victims were rushed to Sarojini Naidu Medical College where they were declared dead. Eyewitnesses reported the car hit a divider before veering off. The driver has been arrested and the vehicle seized.
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