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News18
3 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
RG Kar rape case: Protesters demonstrate outside CBI office
Kolkata, Aug 1 (PTI) Representatives of the 'Abhaya Mancha', a doctors' forum formed after the RG Kar hospital rape and murder case last year, on Friday took out a rally in front of the CBI's office at the CGO Complex in Salt Lake near here. The protesters, holding broomsticks, alleged that the 'delay" in the CBI's probe into the case was because they were working in cahoots with the state government. 'The CBI is working on an understanding with the state government. Even after so many months since the crime took place in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, they are yet to come out with any conclusion of the matter," claimed Abhaya Mancha's joint convenor Tamonas Chaudhuri. An on-duty post-graduate trainee was raped and murdered inside the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital here on August 9 last year, triggering outrage across the country. The Kolkata Police arrested one person, and the CBI, which took over the investigation on a Calcutta High Court order, also made him the sole accused in the case. The trial court on January 20 sentenced the accused Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment till death. The central agency is continuing its investigation into the alleged conspiracy angle of the case. Incidentally, two programmes related to the crime are scheduled to take place in Kolkata on August 9 to mark one year since the incident. On that day, a procession is scheduled to march to Kalighat, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee resides. 'Abhaya Mancha' members would observe 'Raksha Bandhan' on August 9, and on August 14, the forum has called for a 'Reclaim the Night' march across Kolkata and the adjoining suburban areas from 9 pm to midnight. PTI SCH NN view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Business Standard
6 hours ago
- General
- Business Standard
When is Rakhi in 2025? Check date, time and meaning of Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan Date: On Saturday, August 9, 2025, people will celebrate Raksha Bandhan, a beloved Hindu festival that honours the special relationship between brothers and sisters. This auspicious day coincides with the full moon day, or Purnima Tithi, of the month of Shravana, which is a very important time in the Hindu calendar. The day, which is traditionally celebrated with great love and happiness throughout India, represents sibling respect, protection, and affection. Many government and private organisations declare a holiday to celebrate this unique festival. When is Rakshabandhan 2025: Date and time? This year, the most auspicious time to tie the Rakhi—a sacred thread symbolising love and protection—is between 5:47 am and 1:24 pm on August 9. As per the Hindu Panchang, the festival aligns with the Shravana Purnima, making the day spiritually significant and widely celebrated across the country. History of Rakshabandhan 'Rakhi' is another name for this auspicious festival. "Raksha Bandhan" means "the knot of protection" in Sanskrit. The legendary story of Lord Krishna and Draupadi is where the festival got its origin. According to the belief, Lord Krishna was flying a kite when he injured his finger. The Pandavas' wife, Draupadi, cut a piece of material from her saree and wrapped it over his injured finger. He vowed to always keep her safe from harm. It was recognised as "Raksha Sutra" by Lord Krishna. Years later, Lord Krishna kept his word when the Kauravas tried to publicly undress Draupadi after the Pandavas had lost her in a dice game. He fulfilled the promise he had made that day and preserved her dignity by miraculously providing an endless stream of cloth through his heavenly intervention. Raksha Bandhan's origins are connected to a number of fascinating Indian mythological tales. The Mahabharata is one of the most well-known tales. Significance of Rakshabandhan Raksha Bandhan represents the vow of love, devotion, and protection between siblings. Sisters pray for their brothers' health on this day by tying a sacred thread, known as Rakhi, around their wrists. In exchange, brothers promise to keep their sisters safe and frequently present them with presents as a sign of their closeness. The celebration has its origins in Hindu texts and is associated with the divine story of Lord Indra and his wife Shachi, in which Shachi knotted a sacred thread on Indra's wrist to represent protection and success before his fight with the demons.
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Business Standard
7 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Bank holidays in August: Check these dates before planning a branch visit
Banks will be closed on some days in August for national and state events, festivals, and weekend closures, according to the Reserve Bank of India's calendar. Online services will be available as bank branches are shut on these days. National holidays -Banks across all states will be closed on the following national holidays and weekends: August 3, Sunday August 9, second Saturday (coincides with Raksha Bandhan and Jhulana Purnima) August 10, Sunday August 15, Independence Day and Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi) and Janmashtami celebrations in some regions August 17, Sunday August 23, fourth Saturday August 24, Sunday State-specific holidays Some states will observe additional holidays and events based on their traditions: August 8, Sikkim, Tendong Lho Rum Faat August 13, Manipur, Patriot's Day August 16, Janmashtami in Gujarat, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh (Union Territory), Tamil Nadu, Uttrakhand, Sikkim, Telangana, Rajasthan, Jammu (Union Territory), Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Srinagar, Andhra Pradesh August 19, Tripura, birthday of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur August 25, Assam, Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva August 27, Banks closed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Goa, Andhra Pradesh for Ganesh Chaturthi August 28, Odisha (for Nuakhai) and Panaji (Second day of Ganesh Chaturthi) Digital payments, ATMs, and net banking services will be available on these days. For other work, customers should: -Avoid scheduling time-sensitive bank tasks on or around these dates
Mint
9 hours ago
- Business
- Mint
Bank Holidays in August 2025: Banks to remain closed for up to 15 days this month
Bank Holidays in August 2025: With the new month of August starting today, people across India will be keen to know about the Bank Holidays in August this year. Here is a look at the August 2025 bank holidays, according to the calendar issued by the Reserve Bank of India. As per the RBI bank holiday calendar, banks will be closed for up to 15 days in August across different parts of India. However, this does not mean that all banks across locations will close for 15 days, as bank holidays differ from region to region. The bank holidays in August include holidays due to Ganesh Chaturthi, Rakshabandhan, Independence Day, Janmashtami as well as listed holidays on weekends. Banks are closed on each Sunday and the second and fourth Saturdays across India. Banks in India, including State Bank of India (SBI), ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank, will also be closed on August 15 due to Independence Day celebrations. Here is the full list of August bank holidays, including SBI holiday, PNB holiday, ICICI Bank holiday and HDFC Bank holiday: August 3 — (Sunday) — Banks across India closed for Sunday weekend holiday. — Banks across India closed for Sunday weekend holiday. August 8 — (Friday) — Banks in Gangtok (Sikkim) to be closed for Tendong Lho Rum Faat. — Banks in Gangtok (Sikkim) to be closed for Tendong Lho Rum Faat. August 9 — (Saturday) — Banks in Ahmedabad (Gujatrat), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Bhubaneshwar (Odisha), Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Jaipur (Rajasthan), Kanpur and Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), and Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) to be closed on account of Raksha Bandhan and Jhulana Purnima; and across India for second Saturday holiday. — Banks in Ahmedabad (Gujatrat), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Bhubaneshwar (Odisha), Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Jaipur (Rajasthan), Kanpur and Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), and Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) to be closed on account of Raksha Bandhan and Jhulana Purnima; and across India for second Saturday holiday. August 10 — (Sunday) — Banks across India closed for Sunday weekend holiday. — Banks across India closed for Sunday weekend holiday. August 13 — (Wednesday) — Banks in Imphal (Manipur) closed for Patriot's Day. — Banks in Imphal (Manipur) closed for Patriot's Day. August 15 — (Friday) — Banks across India closed for Independence Day and Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi) and Janmashtami celebrations. — Banks across India closed for Independence Day and Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi) and Janmashtami celebrations. August 16 — (Saturday) — Banks in Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Aizawl (Mizoram), Bhopal and Ranchi (Madhya Pradesh), Chandigarh (UT), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Gangtok (Sikkim), Hyderabad (Telangana), Jaipur (Rajasthan), Kanpur and Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Patna (Bihar), Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Shillong (Meghalaya), Jammu and Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), and Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) will be shut on account of Janmashtami (Shravan Vad-8) and Krishna Jayanthi. August 17 — (Sunday) — Banks across India closed for Sunday weekend holiday. — Banks across India closed for Sunday weekend holiday. August 19 — (Tuesday) — Banks in Agartala (Tripura) to be closed for Birthday of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur. — Banks in Agartala (Tripura) to be closed for Birthday of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur. August 23 — (Saturday) — Banks across India closed for fourth Saturday weekend off. — Banks across India closed for fourth Saturday weekend off. August 24 — (Sunday) — Banks across India closed for Sunday weekend holiday. — Banks across India closed for Sunday weekend holiday. August 25 — (Monday) — Banks in Guwahati (Assam) will be closed on account of Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva. — Banks in Guwahati (Assam) will be closed on account of Tirubhav Tithi of Srimanta Sankardeva. August 27 — (Wednesday) — Banks in Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Belapur, Mumbai and Nagpur (Maharashtra), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Bhubaneshwar (Odisha), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Hyderabad (Telangana), Panaji (Goa), and Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) will be closed for Ganesh Chaturthi and Samvatsari (Chaturthi Paksha) and Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata and Ganesh Puja and Vinayakar Chathurthi. — Banks in Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Belapur, Mumbai and Nagpur (Maharashtra), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Bhubaneshwar (Odisha), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Hyderabad (Telangana), Panaji (Goa), and Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) will be closed for Ganesh Chaturthi and Samvatsari (Chaturthi Paksha) and Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata and Ganesh Puja and Vinayakar Chathurthi. August 28 — (Thursday) — Banks in Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) and Panaji (Goa) to be closed for second day of Ganesh Chaturthi and Nuakhai. — Banks in Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) and Panaji (Goa) to be closed for second day of Ganesh Chaturthi and Nuakhai. August 31 — (Sunday) — Banks across India closed for Sunday weekend holiday. Online banking services will be available across the country during August bank holidays for seamless access to banking services. Customers can use these services for convenient financial transactions.
NDTV
9 hours ago
- General
- NDTV
School Holidays In August 2025: Check Full List Of Festive And Regional Breaks
Full List of School Holdiays In August 2025: Compared to June and July-when schools usually reopen after the long summer vacation-August brings a greater number of holidays for students across India. This month features a total of 11 holidays, many of which are tied to national and cultural celebrations. Festivals like Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Independence Day infuse the month with a sense of tradition and festivity, giving students a refreshing break. Here's a complete list of holidays students can expect in August 2025: Date Day Occasion August 3 Sunday Weekly Holiday August 9 Saturday Raksha Bandhan August 10 Sunday Weekly Holiday August 13 - 17 Wednesday-Sunday Jhulan Purnima August 15 Friday Independence Day August 16 Saturday Janmashtami August 17 Sunday Weekly Holiday August 24 Sunday Weekly Holiday August 26 - 28 Tuesday - Thursday Onam August 27 Wednesday Ganesh Chaturthi August 31 Sunday Weekly Holiday Raksha Bandhan (August 9) The first major festive break in August is Raksha Bandhan, celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a "Rakhi" on their brothers' wrists, and brothers vow to protect them in return. It is widely observed in schools, colleges, and government institutions in many states. Jhulan Purnima (August 13-17) Spanning several days, Jhulan Purnima honors the divine love of Radha and Krishna. The festival is primarily celebrated in West Bengal, Odisha, and other parts of eastern India. Independence Day (August 15) India celebrates Independence Day on August 15 to commemorate freedom from British rule in 1947. The day typically includes flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural events across schools and institutions. Janmashtami (August 16) Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, is celebrated in almost all Indian states. The holiday may fall on the preceding or following day depending on local customs and traditions. Onam (August 26-28) Onam is Kerala's grand harvest festival, centered around the return of the mythical King Mahabali. The celebrations include floral designs (pookalam), feasts, and cultural activities. Many schools in Kerala remain closed, particularly around Thiruvonam, the main day of the festival. Ganesh Chaturthi (August 27) Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, and is observed with devotion and public festivities in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Telangana, and other states. Students may also enjoy a long weekend from August 15 to 17, depending on whether their schools remain closed on Saturday (Janmashtami). These holidays offer students valuable time to rest, catch up on assignments, revise for upcoming exams, explore hobbies, or even take short trips with family. Note: Holiday schedules can vary depending on your region, school, and local customs. Students should verify the exact holiday list with their school authorities or teachers.
