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Delhi govt declares public holiday for Chhath Puja 2026; check four-day calendar

Headline via India TV · first report 10 Nov, 12:26 IST, latest 10 Nov, 13:57 IST

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What we know

3 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from India TV at 10 Nov, 12:26 IST; the latest is from The Hindu at 10 Nov, 13:57 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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Reported by3 news organisations
First report10 Nov, 12:26 IST
Latest report10 Nov, 13:57 IST
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What the reports sayEach newsroom’s own summary of its report, from its feed

The Delhi government has declared November 16, 2026, a public holiday across the national capital on the occasion of Pratihar Shashthi, also known as Surya Shashthi or Chhath Puja. The holiday will apply to all government offices, autonomous bodies and Public…
The Delhi government has declared November 16, 2026, a public holiday for Chhath Puja, also known as Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi. The holiday applies to all government offices, autonomous bodies and Public Sector Undertakings under the Delhi…
Bihar Association urges civic bodies to make arrangements with focus on sanitation and hygiene. Telangana government has directed civic bodies and disaster management authorities to facilitate Chhath Puja at 28 locations across Hyderabad.

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