Shakti Durga

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  Jharkhand's "Shakti Squad" To Ensure Safety Of Women During Durga Puja Festivities

  To inculcate confidence among women revellers during Durga Puja festival, the East Singhbhum district police has deployed 'Shakti Squad' women mobile police force to keep vigil on eve teasers in the steel city of Jamshedpur.

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  Navratri 2020: Know All About Shailputri Devi, Puja Vidhi, Shlokas

  Happy Navratri: The wait is over and the nine-day Navratri dedicated to worshipping the nine avatars of Goddess Durga or Shakti has arrived. Shardiya Navratri is the most auspicious and significant of the four Navratris in a year. The first day of Navratri is known as 'Pratipada', when 'Ghatasthapana' is done and the first avatar of Navdurga - Godd...

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  Navratri 2020: Wishes, Messages, Cards To Share With Loved Ones

  Shardiya Navratri: One of the biggest festivals in India, Navratri starts on October 17 and ends on October 25. Even though the celebrations are bound to be low key due to Covid-19, the spirit of the festivities can't be spoilt by the pandemic. Nine avatars of Shakti or Goddess Durga are worshipped during Navratri

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  Maha Navami 2019: Date, Puja Timing, Tithi, Muhurat, History, Significance - All You Need to Know

  Maha Navami, also known as Durga Navami, is a Hindu or Vedic festival that is celebrated on the ninth day of Navaratri (Sharada Navaratri) and the fourth/fifth day (depending on the Hindu calendar) of Durga Puja. Sharada Navaratri and Durga Puja are celebrated in honour of goddess Durga - the devi or deity of Shakti (strength).

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  Navratri 2017: When Is Navratri And Why Do We Celebrate It

  The festival of Navratri (literally meaning nine nights) is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals. It is celebrated to honour Goddess Durga who symbolizes power and purity. Navratri is famous for the ritual of fasting or avoiding food grains like rice, wheat and pulses for nine consecutive days. Along with Goddess Durga (and her other f...

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  Navratri 2022: 9 Forms Of Durga And The Special Prasad Offered To Them

  Navratri 2022: Here are the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga that are worshiped on each day of Navratri and the bhog or prasad that is specially prepared for them to seek their blessings.

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  Prime Minister's Office Rejects Ashok Khemka's Compensation Plea

  The Chief Information Commission has rejected a plea of civil services officer Ashok Khemka seeking compensation from Prime Minister's Office and penalty on an official for delay in disclosing a letter from Congress chief Sonia Gandhi to the then Prime Minister on the suspension of IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal.

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  Undermine Promises Fulfilled in Uttar Pradesh: BJP to Mulayam Singh Yadav

  Alleging that corruption was at its "peak" in Uttar Pradesh, BJP today asked Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav to "clearly underline" the promises fulfilled by the state government led by his son Akhilesh Yadav during its three-and-a-half years in power.

• Indian Police Officer Wins UN's International Female Peacekeeper Award

  An Indian police inspector has been named recipient of a prestigious international female peacekeeper award by the United Nation or UN's police division for her "exceptional achievements" in her duty with the UN mission in Afghanistan, including her efforts towards helping victims sexual and gender-based violence.

• Durga Shakti Nagpal's IAS Husband Suspended

  Indian Administrative Service officer Abhishek Singh, husband of Durga Shakti Nagpal whose suspension as Sub-Divisional Magistrate had triggered a controversy, was today suspended by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav for allegedly treating a Dalit teacher in an "inhuman" manner in Mathura district.

• Akhilesh Yadav suspends IAS officer for allegedly delaying Rs 200 crore swimming pool fund in his village

  A senior IAS officer, on the brink of retirement, has been suspended in Uttar Pradesh because he allegedly delayed sanctioning funds for an all-weather swimming pool in Sefai, the village of chief minister Akhilesh Yadav.

• IAS officers won't take verbal orders from political bosses: Supreme Court

  The Supreme Court today said IAS officers will no more take oral instructions from their political bosses, and asked the Centre and states to set up a special panel to look into their transfers and promotions.

• The Durga Shakti impact? Centre to change rules for officers

  The Centre is set to change rules to insulate officers from arbitrary 'punishment' by state governments, a move that appears to be a consequence of the alleged victimization of IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal by the Uttar Pradesh government.

• IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal's suspension revoked by Uttar Pradesh government

  The Uttar Pradesh government has revoked the suspension of IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal. The 2009-batch officer, whose suspension on questionable grounds had triggered nationwide outrage, had met Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav along with her husband yesterday.

• IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal meets Akhilesh Yadav first time since her suspension

  IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, whose suspension by the Uttar Pradesh government in July this year triggered nationwide outrage, met Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav along with her husband today. This was her first meeting with the chief minister since her suspension.