Battle against COVID-19: Delhiites respond to PM Modi's solidarity call
4 years, 9 months ago

Battle against COVID-19: Delhiites respond to PM Modi's solidarity call

India TV News  

Residents of the national capital on Sunday night joined people across the country in expressing India's resolve to collectively fight COVID-19, lighting up 'diyas', candles and flashing torchlight from mobile phones in a symbolic gesture of solidarity following the prime minister's call. Lt Governor Anil Baijal and his family switched off the lights at their home and said Prime Ministyer Narendra Modi's call will encourage people to fight coronavirus. Prime Minister Modi had urged the people to switch off the lights and light up lamps and candles for nine minutes at 9 pm on April 5 to display the country's "collective resolve" to defeat coronavirus. Aparna Goel, a chartered accountant, said besides lighting diyas and candles, people in her locality played songs like "Ae Malik Tere Bande Hum" and "Humko Mann ki Shakti Dena".

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This Diwali, let us light a 'diya' to salute our soldiers who fearlessly protect our nation: PM Modi
4 years, 1 month ago

This Diwali, let us light a 'diya' to salute our soldiers who fearlessly protect our nation: PM Modi

India TV News  

In a message to fellow citizens on the eve of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday encouraged the citizens of the country to light a 'diya' as a tribute to soldiers who are protecting the nation. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said words can’t do justice to the sense of gratitude all have for the soldiers for their exemplary …

Light diyas to honour armed forces during festival season, PM Modi urges Indians
4 years, 2 months ago

Light diyas to honour armed forces during festival season, PM Modi urges Indians

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to light a 'diya' in their homes to honour security forces guarding the borders during the festival season. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also urged Indians to advocate 'Ek Bharat-Shreshta Bharat' and to promote 'vocal for local' during festival shopping. Reiterating the word of caution sounded by Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, the Prime …

‘India’s Efforts to Combat COVID-19 Have Set an Example’: PM Modi
4 years, 9 months ago

‘India’s Efforts to Combat COVID-19 Have Set an Example’: PM Modi

The Quint  

Addressing BJP workers on the occasion of the party's 40th anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, 6 April, brought up the fight against COVID-19, saying, "India's efforts to combat coronavirus have set an example." “We are among countries which understood this pandemic's seriousness and took one decision after another in time to combat it,” he said, terming the fight …

Bollywood celebs light candles to support PM Modi's 9pm 9min call: Prayers never go in vain
4 years, 9 months ago

Bollywood celebs light candles to support PM Modi's 9pm 9min call: Prayers never go in vain

India Today  

Responding to PM Narendra Modi's 9pm 9min initiative, Bollywood celebs switched off lights in their homes and lighted diyas and candles. Sharing a picture of herself with husband Virat Kohli, she wrote, "I light a diya everyday for many years now. He wrote, "Let there be light.there is light at the end of this dark tunnel.." Kartik Aaryan shared a …

Coronavirus | PM lights lamp as nation joins hands against virus
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | PM lights lamp as nation joins hands against virus

The Hindu  

People across the country switched off lights in their houses and lit lamps at their doors and balconies in solidarity with the rest of the country in combating COVID-19 at the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Interactive map of confirmed coronavirus cases in India | Coronavirus lockdown: Day 12 updates Mr. Modi wore a white south Indian mundu and …

Diwali in April: Diyas, candles shine bright as India switches off lights in fight against coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Diwali in April: Diyas, candles shine bright as India switches off lights in fight against coronavirus

India Today  

Residents of the national capital on Sunday night joined people across the country in expressing India's resolve to collectively fight Covid-19, lighting up diyas, candles and flashing torchlight from mobile phones in a symbolic gesture of solidarity following the prime minister's call. Much before the designated time of 9 pm, people switched off lights at their homes while lamps and …

PM Modi's 9 pm, 9 minute appeal | Here's what will happen
4 years, 9 months ago

PM Modi's 9 pm, 9 minute appeal | Here's what will happen

India Today  

Stay home, spread brightness and further the spirit of unity -- the message is among several others tweeted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday as he extensively reminded citizens of "9 pm, 9 minute" appeal he made to them last week. Four weeks after the sounds of bells, conches and claps reverberated across the country, now the nation is …

Coronavirus in India: Candles, diyas lit in Himachal Pradesh on PM Modi's call, no immediate report of power tripping
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus in India: Candles, diyas lit in Himachal Pradesh on PM Modi's call, no immediate report of power tripping

India Today  

A majority of people in Himachal Pradesh lit diyas on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal at 9 pm on Sunday. Bavita Shukla, a resident of Five Benches near Jakhoo in the city, said people here follow PM Modi's directions with full spirit. Some people also recited Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, a verse from the Rigveda chanted for one's rejuvenation, while lighting diyas. …

Don't use alcohol-based hand sanitisers before lighting candles or diyas on Sunday: Govt
4 years, 9 months ago

Don't use alcohol-based hand sanitisers before lighting candles or diyas on Sunday: Govt

India TV News  

The government on Saturday cautioned people against the use of alcohol-based hand sanitisers before lighting candles or diyas on Sunday as they are inflammable. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday had urged people to switch off lights at their homes and light lamps, candles or turn on mobile phone torches for nine minutes at 9 pm on April 5 to …

PM Modi asks citizens to light candles, diyas at 9 pm on April 5 to mark fight against COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

PM Modi asks citizens to light candles, diyas at 9 pm on April 5 to mark fight against COVID-19

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the nation via a video message amid the coronavirus lockdown in the country and urged the citizens to switch off all lights and light up candles, diyas, lamps, torch or cellphone flashlights for 9 minutes, at 9 pm on April 5, Sunday to mark India's fight against coronavirus. Pitching up to create an …

‘April 5, 9 pm’: PM Modi urges people to fight Covid-19 darkness with light
4 years, 9 months ago

‘April 5, 9 pm’: PM Modi urges people to fight Covid-19 darkness with light

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday appealed to the people to display their collective resolve to fight the coronavirus disease by lighting a candle, lamp or flashlight of a mobile phone on Sunday evening. He also hailed the efforts put in by the people and authorities to make the 21-day lockdown to fight coronavirus disease Covid-19 a success. PM Modi …

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