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Time of India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Assam cancels Bihu functions amid heightened security measures along India-Bangladesh border
Guwahati: Owing to prevailing situation in the country, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged the people for the cancellation of all remaining Bihu functions scheduled from May 10 onwards, while Meghalaya government-imposed night curfew in areas along the 40 km unfenced portion of the India-Bangladesh border in the state. #Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Clash Live Updates| Missiles, shelling, and attacks — here's all that's happening Pakistani Air Force jet shot down in Pathankot by Indian Air Defence: Sources India on high alert: What's shut, who's on leave, and state-wise emergency measures Amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, security along the northeastern states' borders with Bangladesh was tightened, and several precautionary measures were taken. Of the 1,880 km frontiers between the northeastern states and Bangladesh, vast areas are already fenced, but some stretches remain unfenced. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eagle Approaches Puppy in Yard - Watch What The Neighbor Did Next Tips and Tricks Undo Among the precautionary measures, a night curfew has been clamped along the bordering areas. State security forces were also deployed in the border villages to prevent any infiltration from across the border and curb unwanted activities. 'Over the past month, we have joyfully celebrated Bihu across Assam through numerous cultural events. I sincerely thank everyone for their enthusiastic participation and contributions,' the Assam chief minister posted on X. Live Events 'However, the time has now come to conclude this festive season. I humbly appeal that all remaining Bihu functions scheduled from 10th May onwards be kindly cancelled. Let us bring this vibrant celebration to a graceful close, with the same unity and spirit in which it was celebrated,' he further wrote. Rongali Bihu, also called Bohag Bihu, is a spring festival that marks the Assamese New Year. The celebration begins mid-April and continues for over a month. In Tripura, an official of the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said Chief Minister Manik Saha held a high-level meeting with senior security, intelligence and civil officials and discussed enhanced surveillance along the India-Bangladesh border. Tripura, which has an 856 km border with Bangladesh, is surrounded on three sides by the neighbouring country. In Meghalaya, the BSF has intensified surveillance along the India-Bangladesh border using the latest electronic gadgets. BSF's Meghalaya frontiers' Inspector General (IG) O.P. Upadhyay said that the border guarding force has further strengthened its vigilance along the India-Bangladesh border since last year, but recently the troops' vigilance has been further tightened with the use of the latest electronic gadgets. "Our troops are on the highest surveillance round-the-clock. Senior BSF officials also, from time to time, supervise the intensive patrolling along the frontiers," he told the media. Upadhyay said the BSF personnel are taking all preventive measures during the close watch on the borders. The BSF's Meghalaya frontiers' IG also visited border posts along the Indo-Bangla international Border in Meghalaya to assess the current situation. He emphasized the need for heightened vigilance and a proactive approach to strengthen the sense of security among the border population. In Assam, the Guwahati frontier BSF beefed up security in Assam along the Bangladesh border amid India-Pakistan tensions and the ongoing troubles. An official of Assam's Border Protection and Development Department said that the state government has ramped up security vigilance along the International Border with Bangladesh. A BSF spokesman said that the border guarding troops have enhanced vigil and intensified their domination along the International Border. Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said, " In view of the prevailing situation and to assess the State's preparedness for any potential crisis, I convened a high-level meeting attended by the Political Secretary to Chief Minister Jacob Khaling, Cabinet Secretary V.B. Pathak, Chief Secretary SR. Telang, Director General of Police (DGP) Akshay Sachdeva and Heads of Departments (HODs) including officials from Health, Power, Food & Civil Supplies, Roads & Bridges, Land & Revenue departments, Sikkim Police and DCs & SPs of all districts." He added, " I have issued clear directives to Power Department to conduct emergency drills and raise public awareness on blackout preparedness, roads & Bridges are to ensure all critical roads and bridges remain fully operational and structurally sound, health Services are on high alert; hospitals must be fully equipped and staffed, with essential medical personnel on duty, food & Civil Supplies must maintain ample stock of essential items and fuel, ensuring uninterrupted distribution, police and Security forces are to intensify vigilance, especially at borders, and conduct regular drills with IRB and SAP jawans, Disaster Management must activate siren systems and deploy trained personnel promptly in any emergency". He added, "I want to reassure the people of Sikkim that the government is taking all necessary and proactive measures to ensure the safety, security, and preparedness of our State. Given Sikkim's strategic location and proximity to international borders, it is our solemn responsibility to remain vigilant and fully prepared to respond to any eventuality. These measures are not only in the interest of our State but also in alignment with our duty toward national security. We are strengthening inter-departmental coordination, reinforcing critical infrastructure, and enhancing emergency response mechanisms across all districts. Our law enforcement agencies, medical services, and civil administration are on high alert to ensure uninterrupted public services and maintain peace and order. I urge all citizens to act responsibly, remain calm, stay informed through official channels, cooperate with the authorities, and refrain from sharing unverified or sensitive information that could lead to unnecessary panic or compromise security. National security is our priority, and the State Government is committed to public safety, territorial integrity, and the welfare of every citizen".
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Assam CM's plea: End remaining Bihu functions
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday (May 9, 2025) requested organisers to cancel the remaining Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu functions from May 10 onwards. Rongali Bihu, a spring festival, marks the start of the Assamese New Year. The highly popular Bihu functions are organised from mid-April to mid-May. Follow Operation Sindoor updates on May 9 The Chief Minister did not cite any reason for his call, but the appeal is believed to be related to the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict over the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. 'Over the past month, we have joyfully celebrated Bihu across Assam through numerous cultural events. I sincerely thank everyone for their enthusiastic participation and contributions,' he posted on social media platform X. 'However, the time has now come to conclude this festive season. I humbly appeal that all remaining Bihu functions scheduled from 10th May onwards be kindly cancelled. Let us bring this vibrant celebration to a graceful close, with the same unity and spirit in which it was celebrated,' he further wrote. In ethnic conflict-scarred Manipur, the top leaders of the Opposition Congress took out a 'Jai Hind Yatra' in the State's capital, Imphal, on Friday to express their solidarity with the Indian armed forces engaged in the conflict. Hundreds of party workers participated in the rally led by State Congress president Keisham Meghachandra Singh, former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, and Congress Working Committee member Gaikhangam. Meanwhile, the security along the India-Bangladesh border in four northeastern States — Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura — has been heightened. These States share a total of 1,880 km with Bangladesh. Some sensitive stretches of the border remain unfenced. Night curfew along the border is one of the steps taken to thwart attempts by people to infiltrate, a possibility underscored after the detention of at least 30 Bangladeshi nationals in Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi area over the past few months. Some of these people had come in illegally, while others were trying to go back. 'State security forces and local village defence parties have also been activated, particularly after some Bangladeshi nationals intimidated our border protectors in a sector in the West Jaintia Hills district,' a Meghalaya official said.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Akshaya Tritiya, Basava Jayanti bank holiday: Are banks open or closed in your state on April 30, 2025?
Due to the religious and cultural significance of Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya on April 30, 2025 has been declared a bank holiday in one state. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Are banks open or closed in your state on April 30, 2025? What is the significance of Basava Jayanti? Akshaya Tritiya bank holiday on April 30, 2025 Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Apr-25 1 5 7 10 14 15 16 18 21 29 30 Agartala • • • • Ahmedabad • • • • Aizawl • • • Belapur • • • • Bengaluru • • • • • Bhopal • • • • Bhubaneswar • • • Chandigarh • • Chennai • • • • Dehradun • • • Gangtok • • • Guwahati • • • • Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh • • • Hyderabad - Telangana • • • • Imphal • • • Itanagar • • • • Jaipur • • • Jammu • • Kanpur • • • • Kochi • • • Kohima • • Kolkata • • • • • Lucknow • • • • Mumbai • • • • Nagpur • • • • New Delhi • • • • Panaji • • • Patna • • • Raipur • • • Ranchi •• • • • Shillong • • Shimla • • Srinagar • • Thiruvananthapuram • • • Holiday Description Day To enable to Banks to close their yearly accounts/Sarhul 1 Babu Jagjivan Ram's Birthday 5 Shad Suk Mynsiem 7 Mahavir Janmakalyanak/Mahavir Jayanti 10 Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti/Vishu/Biju/Buisu Festival/Maha Vishuva Sankranti/Tamil New Year's Day/Bohag Bihu/Cheiraoba 14 Bengali New Year's Day/Himachal Day/Bohag Bihu 15 Bohag Bihu 16 Good Friday 18 Garia Puja 21 Bhagvan Shri Parshuram Jayanti 29 Basava Jayanti/Akshaya Tritiya 30 Banks will remain open in all states except one state on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 , on account of Basava Jayanti Akshaya Tritiya , a widely celebrated Hindu festival considered highly auspicious for new beginnings and purchases, especially of gold, also falls on April 30 this to the religious and cultural significance of Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya on April 30, 2025 has been declared a bank holiday in Karnataka under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Both public and private sector banks will remain shut for in-branch services. If you have important bank-related tasks like cash withdrawals, cheque clearances, or loan paperwork—it's advisable to complete them in advance, as banks will not process physical transactions on April 30, 2025 in the read: Ujjivan Small Finance Bank cuts FD rates by up to 20 bps, senior citizens can still get 8.55% interest on fixed deposits Basava Jayanthi is a holiday traditionally observed by the Lingayats of the Indian state of Karnataka. It marks the birthday of Basavanna, a 12th-century poet-philosopher and the founding saint of the Lingayat Tritiya, also known as Akti or Akha Teej, falls on the third day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month of Vaishakha. In 2025, it will be observed on April word Akshaya means "never diminishing" and it signifies eternal prosperity and good fortune. According to Hindu mythology, this day marks several significant events:Holiday dates and descriptionSource: RBI
India.com
29-04-2025
- Business
- India.com
Banks Closed For 3 Days From Today To May 1 In THESE Cities --Check Full List
New Delhi: Banks in various cities will remain closed for 3 days, though not consecutively in all the cities. Between April 29 and May 1, banks will remain closed for 3 days, on account of various regional festivities. Bank Holiday April 29 --Parshuram Jayanti Banks in Himachal Pradesh will be closed on account of Parshuram Jayanti. Bank Holiday April 30 --Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya Banks in Karnataka will be close on account of Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya on April 30. Bank Holiday May 1 (Thursday) – May Day (Labour Day) / Maharashtra Day Banks will remain closed in Belapur, Bengaluru, Chennai, Guwahati, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Imphal, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, and Thiruvananthapuram. Bank Holidays In April 2025 To enable to Banks to close their yearly accounts/Sarhul: April 1 Babu Jagjivan Ram's Birthday: April 5 Mahavir Janmakalyanak/Mahavir Jayanti: April 10 Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti/Vishu/Biju/Buisu Festival/Maha Vishuva Sankranti/Tamil New Year's Day/Bohag Bihu/Cheiraoba: April 14 Bengali New Year's Day/Himachal Day/Bohag Bihu: April 15 Bohag Bihu: April 16 Good Friday: April 18 Garia Puja: April 21 Bhagvan Shri Parshuram Jayanti: April 29 Basava Jayanti/Akshaya Tritiya: April 30 Furthermore, you must note that the banks will NOT be closed for all the days consecutively in all states or regions. This is the total number of days when banks in different parts of the country will remain closed for state-observed holidays. For instance banks will be closed for Bohag Bihu in Assam, but in other states it will NOT be closed for the same reason. Reserve Bank of India places its Holidays under three brackets --Holiday under Negotiable Instruments Act; Holiday under Negotiable Instruments Act and Real Time Gross Settlement Holiday; and Banks' Closing of Accounts. However, it must be noted that the bank holidays vary in various states as well not observed by all the banking companies. Banking holidays also depend on the festivals being observed in specific states or notification of specific occasions in those states.
Economic Times
26-04-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on April 26, 2025?
Indian banks will be closed on Saturday, April 26, 2025, due to a scheduled holiday, as per the RBI's guidelines. While branches remain inaccessible, digital banking services will continue to operate. Customers are advised to plan transactions accordingly. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Are banks open or closed today on April 26, 2025? Upcoming bank holidays in April 2025 Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Apr-25 1 5 7 10 14 15 16 18 21 29 30 Agartala • • • • Ahmedabad • • • • Aizawl • • • Belapur • • • • Bengaluru • • • • • Bhopal • • • • Bhubaneswar • • • Chandigarh • • Chennai • • • • Dehradun • • • Gangtok • • • Guwahati • • • • Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh • • • Hyderabad - Telangana • • • • Imphal • • • Itanagar • • • • Jaipur • • • Jammu • • Kanpur • • • • Kochi • • • Kohima • • Kolkata • • • • • Lucknow • • • • Mumbai • • • • Nagpur • • • • New Delhi • • • • Panaji • • • Patna • • • Raipur • • • Ranchi •• • • • Shillong • • Shimla • • Srinagar • • Thiruvananthapuram • • • Holiday Description Day To enable to Banks to close their yearly accounts/Sarhul 1 Babu Jagjivan Ram's Birthday 5 Shad Suk Mynsiem 7 Mahavir Janmakalyanak/Mahavir Jayanti 10 Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti/Vishu/Biju/Buisu Festival/Maha Vishuva Sankranti/Tamil New Year's Day/Bohag Bihu/Cheiraoba 14 Bengali New Year's Day/Himachal Day/Bohag Bihu 15 Bohag Bihu 16 Good Friday 18 Garia Puja 21 Bhagvan Shri Parshuram Jayanti 29 Basava Jayanti/Akshaya Tritiya 30 In line with the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) holiday schedule, all public and private sector banks across the country will remain closed on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in observance of a scheduled bank holiday. Customers are advised to plan their banking activities accordingly to avoid any in India will remain closed on April 26, 2025 as it marks the fourth Saturday of the month, a day when banks in India remain shut as part of the bi-monthly weekend holiday policy implemented by the RBI. As per this guideline, banks remain closed on all second and fourth Saturdays, while remaining operational on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays (if any).While physical bank branches will not be accessible, customers can continue to access digital banking services . Internet banking, mobile apps, ATMs, and customer service helplines will remain functional, allowing users to carry out routine transactions such as balance checks, fund transfers, utility bill payments, and ensure a smooth banking experience, customers are encouraged to complete cash transactions or in-person visits before the weekend. Use online banking options over the weekend. Avoid scheduling major transactions that require branch intervention on the 29 (Tuesday) – Bhagwan Shri Parshuram JayantiBanks will be closed in Himachal Pradesh on April 29, 2025 to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Parshuram, the sixth incarnation of 30 (Wednesday) – Basava Jayanti and Akshaya TritiyaBanks will be closed in Karnataka on to observe Basava Jayanti, honoring Basavanna, the founder of the Lingayat sect, and Akshaya Tritiya, considered an auspicious day for wealth and RBI
