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November 5, 2010
This year Guyana will observe Diwali for the 172nd time since East Indians arrived in British Guiana in 1838, bringing with them their ancient customs and culture from India.
Archive for the Day: November 5, 2010
November 5, 2010
Diwali (also spelled Divali in other countries) or Deepavali is popularly known as the festival of lights. It is an important five-day festival in Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism, occurring
November 5, 2010
Deepavali marks the end of the harvest season in most of India. Farmers give thanks for the bounty of the year gone by, and pray for a good harvest
November 5, 2010
Diwali is celebrated in various parts of the world, particularly those with large populations of Indian and Hindu origin. These include countries such as Australia,Canada, Fiji, Guyana, Suriname, Indonesia,
November 5, 2010
The Miss Guyana Diwali Sari Pageant is an annual event which co-sides with the Festival of Lights. Taken the form of a competition, the Guyana Diwali Sari Pageant has
November 5, 2010
IN a national outpouring of grief, Barbados on Wednesday bid final farewell at a state funeral for its youngest Prime Minister, David Thompson, who died on October 23 after a
November 5, 2010
Notice served on prosecution yesterday DEFENCE Counsel Vic Puran, representing accused Lakenauth Dial, called Mohan, in the West Bank, Demerara, murder trial yesterday indicated his intention to challenge the
November 5, 2010
The National Assembly yesterday passed the Legal Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2009 without the support of the Opposition parties which cited lack of consultations and a troublesome clause that they
November 5, 2010
GBTI reiterates purpose of WOW schemeGUYANA Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) hosted its annual cultural Diwali programme on Essequibo Coast at Anna Regina, Wednesday. Staged on the lawns
November 5, 2010
Persaud awaiting independent findings before submitting report to PresidentMinister of Agriculture Robert Persaud is awaiting a report from experts on the state of the blown Barama plywood plant boiler
