US State Pennsylvania declares Diwali as official holiday

Apr 26, 2023

"The Senate voted unanimously to recognize Diwali as an official holiday! To all Pennsylvanians who celebrate this festival of light and connection: you are...

West Bengal govt declares state holiday on Dec 26

Dec 01, 2022

West Bengal government issued a notification declaring the day after Christmas that is December 26 as a state holiday.

MP: Govt declares holiday for colleges, universities on January 22

Jan 19, 2024

Madhya Pradesh government on Friday announced a holiday for all the state government and private universities in the state.

US: Pennsylvania State Senate passes bill recognising Diwali as official holiday

Apr 27, 2023

Meanwhile, Greg Rothman in a tweet stated that the legislation to recognize Diwali in Pennsylvania was passed in the Pennsylvania Senate by 50-0.

Jyotiba Phule Jayanti declared public holiday in Rajasthan

Apr 10, 2023

Rajasthan government has declared Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jayanti on April 11 as a public holiday across the state.

Chattisgarh first state to declare holiday on World Tribal Day: CM Baghel

Aug 30, 2023

Chief Minister Bhupesh Bhagel on Wednesday said that Chattisgarh is the first state in the country to declare a holiday on World Tribal Day.