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Swami Ramdev graces Ram Navami special episode of Indian Idol 12
The singing reality show Indian Idol 12 is all set to amp up the festivities with its Ram Navmi special episode in the coming weekend. While the contestants will add magic with their soulful voice, Yoga guru Swami Ramdev will be gracing the stage. The singing-based reality show has already struck a chord with the viewers and the guests every week made it even more irresistible. After Rekha and AR Rahman, Swami Ramdev interacted with the contestants and boosted their confidence, enjoying their soulful performances.
In the upcoming episode, Swami Ramdev recalled that it was on Ram Navmi 27 years ago when he decided to take sanyaas. He revealed that he got a new life that day which is why Ram Navmi holds a special place in his heart. The y6oga guru left all the amenities and comfort of life and started living a simple life. He also blessed the contestants and claimed that their voices gave him goose
Updated Apr 12, 2021 | 16:43 IST
Customers planning a visit to their respective bank branch in the month of April are advised to plan their visit in accordance with the bank holidays. Bank holidays April: Banks to remain closed for 4 days till April 16 
New Delhi: If you have some major banking work this week, it is advisable to complete it on Monday as it is most likely that today is the only working day in several states, after which there will be a 4 day holidays break from April 13 to April 16. Banks will be closed for 4 days straight. Banks were also closed on April 10 and April 11 on account of Second Saturday and Sunday respectively.
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“The festivals of Gudi Padwa, Ram Navmi and Navratri are traditionally when people take delivery of their new vehicles. We request to be allowed to operate with 50% staff in Showrooms to cater to these deliveries”, Amar Sheth, state chairperson ( Maharashtra), FADA has written in a letter dated April 5, 2021.
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Vehicle retailers lobby body Federation of Automobile Dealers’ Association (FADA) has written to the Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray requesting that vehicle showrooms be allowed to operate with 50% staff in the state to allow deliveries during the upcoming festivals of Gudi Padwa, Navratri, Ram Navami.
With 2,700 sales outlets, Maharashtra accounts for 10% of all automobiles sold in the country.
Banks To Remain Closed For 15 Days In April 2021; Check Complete List Here
Eight holidays are on account of various festivals. File Photo Outlook Web Bureau 2021-04-01T08:05:38+05:30 Banks To Remain Closed For 15 Days In April 2021; Check Complete List Here outlookindia.com 2021-04-01T08:09:22+05:30
The RBI has issued a notification stating that the private and public sector banks across the country will remain closed for 15 days including second, fourth Saturdays and Sundays in April 2021.
Eight holidays are on account of various festivals. Moreover, the banks will be shut on April 1 due to the closing of accounts while the rest are regular holidays including four Sundays and two Saturdays. Apart from this, the banks are closed from March 27 to April 4, except on 2 days on account of the fourth Saturday and Holi. The banks on April 2 in the country will be closed on account of Good Friday and again on April 4, which is a Sunday.
Updated Mar 10, 2021 | 19:34 IST
Indian Railways said 15 pairs of trains already running on the Haridwar route have been augmented to accommodate more passengers Kumbh Mela special trains: Indian Railways adds 12 more pairs on Haridwar route  |  Photo Credit: ANI
Gearing up for Kumbh Mela 2021, the Indian Railways on Wednesday announced 12 more pair of special trains in addition to those already being operated on the Haridwar route.
The Railways hopes to ease the pressure on the network in view of the heavy rush expected for the mega festival.
Also, the 15 pairs of trains already running on the Haridwar route have been augmented to accommodate more passengers, the railways added.