Gandhi Jayanti

Public holidays: Know on what days these national festivals will fall in 2020

India has three national holidays which includes: Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August) and Mahatma Gandhi's birthday (2 October).

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Burj Khalifa lit up with Mahatma Gandhi's image on his 150th birth anniversary - Watch

The iconic Burj Khalifa was lit up with a special LED projection for one hour to pay tribute Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary.

Air India takes unique step to celebrate 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

Air India shared the picture of the aircraft on its official twitter handle. A few days ago, Indian Railways also took a similar step by painting its diesel locomotives with the picture of Mahatma Gandhi in the trains running on the Mumbai-Pune and Mumbai-Konkan routes.

India pays tribute to 'Bapu' on his 150th birth anniversary

Sonia Gandhi slams Modi on Gandhi Jayanti

Sonia Gandhi has slammed PM Modi on Gandhi Jayanti. To know more watch the video

Gandhi Jayanti: Empowering artisans, weavers by celebrating the spirit of Khadi

It's Gandhi Jayanti today (October 2) and in the year 2019, India is celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. Mahatma Gandhi presented Khadi as a symbol of nationalism, equality and self-reliance. Watch the modernisation of Khadi.

Fit India plog run on Gandhi Jayanti : In conversation with Kiren Rijiju

On the occasion of Gandhi Janati, In keeping with the current push for environmentalism, Delhi Police organised 'Plog Run'

Mahatma Gandhi's ideals are our guiding light: President Kovind, PM Modi pay tributes

PM Modi visited Mahatma Gandhi's samadhi Raj Ghat to pay his tributes. President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti: Songs that remind us of the legend

On Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary today, here is a look at some songs that will remind you of the legend!

Single-use plastic ban in India from 2nd October

On the occasion of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi,
The government may impose a ban on Single-use plastic from today onwards on the products like Plastic bags, straw, food packaging items, bottles etc.

PM Modi pays tribute to Bapu on Twitter

PM Modi pays tribute to Bapu on Twitter. To know more watch the video

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat. To know more watch the video

Gandhi Jayanti special: Actors who played the legend in films

Today on Mahatma Gandhi's 150^th birth anniversary, here is a look at some actors who played the role of the legend in movies:

Gandhi Jayanti Special: Top 5 films to watch today

Inspiring people of all generations, Mahatma Gandhi has been portrayed by many famous filmmakers on the big screen.

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu greets people on eve of Gandhi Jayanti

 "On this Gandhi Jayanti let us collectively pledge to honour the Mahatma by working together to realize his vision for an India that is inclusive, harmonious clean and prosperous," he added.

PM Modi to visit Gujarat on October 2 to commemorate Mahatama Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his home state Gujarat on October 2, to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatama Gandhi. 

Indian Railways to implement ban on single-use plastic items on trains from October 2

Indian Railways has decided to implement the ban on single-use plastics on trains from October 2.

'Mere Pyare Prime Minister' release moved to March 8, 2019

Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's 'Mere Pyare Prime Minister', which was originally set to release on Gandhi Jayanti in October 2 this year and was then pushed to a December 14 date, will now hit the screens on March 8, 2019.

Assam CM hoists country's third-tallest national flag on Gandhi Jayanti

The 319.5 feet flag pole at the Gandhi Mandap in Guwahati is the tallest in the country with respect to average elevation of the city.