Delhi govt declares holiday on Nov 16 for Chhath Puja

Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has declared a holiday in all government offices, autonomous bodies, and public sector undertakings under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi on November 16 for Chhath Puja. A notification to this effect was issued on Monday. Delhi government is reportedly readying 1,400 ghats for the festival this year.