Sourav Ganguly sits next to Mamata Banerjee at Red Road function, says 'Durga Puja..'
On the call of the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, it was somewhat expected that leaders and ministers, TV stars would join the march on Thursday. But Sourav Ganguly's presence is definitely a surprise.
Sep 01, 2022, 20:11 PM IST
Durga Puja 2022: Kolkata Metro to run additional trains on weekends for shoppers
During Durga Puja, the Kolkata Metro will run 282 services on Saturdays instead of 234 and 164 services on Sundays, up from 130, he said.
Sep 01, 2022, 08:48 AM IST
In big boost to tourism in West Bengal, Minister Babul Supriyo ANNOUNCES THIS
West Bengal Minister Babul Supriyo has said that the Mamata govt is taking several steps to showcase Durga Puja, a festival that is "no less spectacular and inclusive than the carnival in Rio".
Aug 31, 2022, 11:05 AM IST
Mamata Banerjee makes BIG announcement for Durga Puja celebrations, increases cash doles for committees - Details here
“Government holidays for Durga Puja will be from 30th Sept to 10th Oct...Last year, the Durga Puja committees received financial assistance of Rs 50,000. This year the committees will get Rs 60,000,” said Mamata Banerjee.
Aug 22, 2022, 18:48 PM IST
Durga Puja: Tourist boom expected in Bengal if Covid-19 remains at bay
Inclusion of Durga Puja in UNESCO's representative list of Intangible cultural heritage of humanity has increased interest of people
Jul 20, 2022, 13:18 PM IST
Kolkata's Durga Puja accorded UNESCO heritage status
"Durga Puja in Kolkata has just been inscribed on the intangible heritage list. Congratulations India," the UN agency posted on Twitter.
Dec 15, 2021, 19:11 PM IST
Containment zones back in West Bengal as COVID-19 cases surge after Durga puja
On Sunday, West Bengal registered 10 fresh fatalities due to coronavirus, two less than what the figure was on Saturday. The new deaths took the toll to 19,055 while the state's caseload has gone up to 15,86,455 on Sunday.
Oct 25, 2021, 10:38 AM IST
Bangladesh violence: Key suspect held for triggering attacks on Hindus, to be probed by security agencies
Prime suspect Iqbal Hossain is accused of keeping the Holy Quran at a Durga Puja venue, triggering violence in Comilla and other places.
Oct 22, 2021, 15:28 PM IST
Bangladesh violence: Death toll rises to 5 after another man succumbs to injuries
The total number of deaths from the incident now stands at five, confirmed Md Harunur Rashid, officer-in-charge of Hajiganj Police Station.
Oct 20, 2021, 06:47 AM IST
Bangladesh police arrest about 450 people over violence against Hindus
Authorities have filed 71 cases in connection with the violence during the Hindu festival of Durga Puja, a Bangladesh police spokesman said.
Oct 19, 2021, 15:17 PM IST
After Chhattisgarh, speeding car mows down devotees at Durga procession in MP - Watch
Police are trying to identify the accused with the help of CCTV footage and some videos shot by the devotees.
Oct 17, 2021, 13:49 PM IST
Jashpur incident accused arrested unlike in Lakhimpur violence case: Baghel slams Yogi
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel slammed his Uttar Pradesh counterpart on the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case while highlighting that the persons behind the Jashpur incident were already in police custody.
Oct 16, 2021, 09:08 AM IST
Four killed, 15 injured as speeding car rams Durga immersion procession in Chhattisgarh
"Four people have died and more than 15 are critically injured. Of them, around 8-9 have received serious injuries. The number of fatalities may increase," said a police officer present at the spot.
Oct 15, 2021, 21:27 PM IST
Chhattisgarh: One killed, 16 injured as speeding car runs into Durga immersion procession
The incident took place when residents of Bazarpara locality had taken out procession for the immersion of Goddess Durga idols, an official said.
Oct 15, 2021, 19:20 PM IST
India calls Durga puja violence in Bangladesh ‘disturbing', MEA says, 'in touch with authorities'
Communal violence broke out in several places in Bangladesh on Wednesday after news broke on social media about the alleged desecration of the Holy Quran at a Durga Puja venue.
Oct 15, 2021, 07:38 AM IST
Communal violence during Durga Puja celebrations in Bangladesh; 3 killed, 60 injured
The communal violence too place on Wednesday when the Hindu devotees were celebrating Durga Puja.
Oct 14, 2021, 17:12 PM IST
Maha Navami 2021: Sudarsan Pattnaik creates magnificent sand artwork of Maa Durga with vegetables!
Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik unveiled his artwork on Maa Durga on Twitter on the occasion of Maha Navami 2021.
Oct 14, 2021, 16:41 PM IST
A glimpse of vibrant Durga Puja, Navratri festivities across the nation on Maha Navami 2021 - In Pics
Take a look at how Indians celebrated the auspicious occasion of Maha Navami with Durga Puja and Navratri festivities.
Oct 14, 2021, 13:31 PM IST
Delhi govt bans idol immersion at public places including Yamuna river, asks people to immerse idols at home in buckets
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee in its notification said, “Idol Immersions shall not be allowed during the forthcoming Durga Puja in any public place including river Yamuna or any other Water Body/Public Place/Ponds, Ghats."
Oct 14, 2021, 11:53 AM IST
India worships 'Maa Durga' on occasion of Mahanavami
The country is celebrating the festival of Mahanavami today, on this occasion nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped.
Oct 14, 2021, 11:02 AM IST
