1st November 2024 – In a very shocking turn of events in Canada, an annual Diwali event at Parliament Hill has reportedly been cancelled by the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC). A letter written by Overseas Friends of India Canada (OFIC) expressed its disappointment at the cancellation of the 24th Diwali celebration at the Parliament […]
27th November 2022 – Last Wednesday, Brampton Regional Councillor Dennis Keenan announced that the Brampton City Council has unanimously approved a motion to ban the use and sale of fireworks in the City. The motion also advocated an increase in the amount of the current fines on breaking the by-law. The motion which was seconded […]
21st October 2022 – The City of New York has announced that, beginning 2023, Diwali will be a holiday in all public schools in the city. In a press conference (see the full video here), Mayor Eric Adams, Chancellor David Banks and New York Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar made this announcement. Ms. Rajkumar said, “Today, […]