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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Biren calls for restoring peace
Imphal: Former CM of Manipur N Biren Singh , along with governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, MLAs, and senior officials, paid floral tributes to Bir Tikendrajit and other heroes at the state-level event commemorating the fallen freedom fighters of the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891, reports Ngathingkhui Jagoi. Patriots' Day is annually observed in the state on Aug 13 to commemorate the hanging of Bir Tikendrajit and Thangal General in 1891 for waging war against the British Raj. Speaking on the sidelines of the 134th Patriots' Day celebrations, Singh appealed for unity across political and ideological lines to restore peace and ensure peaceful coexistence in the state. "Despite knowing they would be defeated, Yubraj Tikendrajit, Thangal General, Chirai Naga, and others fought a war with the British. Patriots Day is a commemoration of that historic event. Manipur is the legacy of those forefathers," Singh told reporters. Further he emphasised on the need to unite concerning the issues of the state, even though there are ideological differences in politics. "We have to establish peace in the state and live together. I am appealing to the people for this as well. Though there is no popular govt now, the MLAs and all of us are working along with the governor and officers to restore peace," Singh added. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Bank Holiday Today: Are banks open or closed today on Wednesday, August 13? Check here
Bank Holiday Today in India 2025: Public-sector banks (PSBs) and private banking institutions will be closed today, on Wednesday, August 13, on account of Patriot's Day, as designated in the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) 2025 holiday calendar. Bank holidays in India are determined by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the Negotiable Instruments Act, which includes RTGS holidays and other regional and national holidays, in addition to the mandatory weekly days off on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month. There is a total of 15 bank holidays designated for August 2025, according to the RBI calendar for the year 2025 On this day, August 13, 1891, the British publicly executed Manipur royal Bir Tikendrajit and General Thangal in the park for waging war against the empire. The day is considered a pivotal moment in Manipur's history, which is why it is commemorated annually as 'Patriots' Day' to honour and remember the Manipuri freedom fighters who were executed during the Anglo-Manipur War. It's important to note that banks in only one Indian city will observe closure, and the remaining will be operational as usual. Below is the table of bank status for today, Wednesday, August 13, 2025: Source: RBI Holiday Calendar 2025 Note: Only banks in Imphal are closed today, on August 13, 2025 — all other cities are open and operational, as usual. It's important to bring to your attention that, regardless of the physical closure of bank branches in Gangtok (Sikkim), essential financial services would remain available through digital and self-service platforms: Customers are advised to plan in-branch visits around the holiday and to use online banking for uninterrupted service.
Mint
4 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Are banks open or closed tomorrow, August 13? Check full schedule here
Banks will not be closed across India on Wednesday, 13 August. However, there will be a regional bank holiday in the north-eastern state of Manipur. This closure is for the annual observance of Patriot's Day. This day is a state-wide public holiday in Manipur, held in honour of those soldiers who died during the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891. On this day, Manipuri patriots, including Prince Bir Tikendrajit and General Thangal, were publicly executed by the British for their role in the war. Patriot's Day on 13 August: All banks in Manipur will remain closed to mark this significant day in the state's history. Independence Day/Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi)/Janmashtami on 15 August: Independence Day is observed as a pan-India bank holiday. The date also coincides with Parsi New Year and Janmashtami in several regions. Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi on 16 August 16: Banks in Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Lucknow, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Srinagar and Vijayawada will remain closed on this day. Birthday of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur on 19 August: Banks in Agartala will be closed to commemorate the birth of the former king of Tripura, Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur, born on August 19, 1908. Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva on August 25: This day is celebrated by the Assamese population, hence the banks in Guwahati will observe a holiday on this day. The day marks the death of Srimanta Sankardev, a renowned saint, scholar, and cultural icon of the state. Ganesh Chaturthi/Samvatsari (Chaturthi Paksha)/Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata/Ganesh Puja/Vinayakar Chathurthi on 27 August: Banks in Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, and Vijayawada will remain closed on this day. Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayakar Chathurthi is celebrated by the Hindu community as the birthday of the Hindu deity Ganesh. Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd Day)/Nuakhai on 28 August: Banks in Bhubaneshwar and Panaji will observe a holiday on this day. Nuakhai is celebrated in Odisha to welcome the newly harvested rice of the season.
