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BERHAMPUR: In an utterly tragic incident, three women members of a family - from three different generations - were swept away while crossing Bahuda river near Chikiti on their way back from Durga Puja on Tuesday. One of the victims was a seven-year-old girl. A fourth member, a five-year-old boy, could be rescued and has been admitted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital at Berhampur. His condition remains critical. The three victims were identified as Usha Behera (50), her daughter Anasuya Be ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru after developing a fever late Tuesday night, sparking concern among party workers and political leaders across the country. Doctors at the hospital are closely monitoring his condition and have assured that there is no immediate cause for alarm. Kharge, 83, was reportedly brought to the renowned medical facility after he complained of persistent fever. A medical team quickly initiated a series of d ...Read More >
New Delhi: The festive season is here and with it comes a series of bank holidays across India as per the RBI calendar. While some holidays apply nationwide, others are observed only in specific states. This week, banks will remain closed in parts of the country to mark Durga Puja, Navratri, and Gandhi Jayanti. Today, October 1, is a holiday in several regions for Navratri End, Maha Navami, Dussehra, Ayudhapooja, and Vijayadasami -- the ninth day of the Hindu festivals of Durga Puja and Navratri ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 1 (ANI): Assam Police on Wednesday arrested Shyamkanu Mahanta-the event organiser of the North East Music Festival in Singapore and Sidhartha Sharma who managed superstar Zubeen Garg in relation to the death of the iconic singer. The 52-year-old Assamese music icon died on September 19 following a scuba diving accident in Singapore. His mortal remains were first flown to Delhi and later transported to Guwahati on Sunday morning by a commercial flight. Also Rea ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 1 (ANI): Durga Puja celebrations in Assam, usually marked by colour, festivity and large gatherings, were subdued this year as the state mourned the death of cultural icon and the son of the soil Zubeen Garg. The singer, often called Assam's most loved son, drowned in a tragic incident at Lazarus Island in Singapore on September 19. Even after 12 days of his untimely passing, the shock and grief have not subsided. On Maha Ashtami, puja pandals in Guwahati that ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 1 (ANI): Assam Police on Wednesday arrested Shyamkanu Mahanta-the event organiser of the North East Music Festival in Singapore and Sidhartha Sharma who managed superstar Zubeen Garg in relation to the death of the iconic singer. The 52-year-old Assamese music icon died on September 19 following a scuba diving accident in Singapore. His mortal remains were first flown to Delhi and later transported to Guwahati on Sunday morning by a commercial flight. Earlier ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 1 (ANI): Durga Puja celebrations in Assam, usually marked by colour, festivity and large gatherings, were subdued this year as the state mourned the death of cultural icon and the son of the soil Zubeen Garg. The singer, often called Assam most loved son, drowned in a tragic incident at Lazarus Island in Singapore on September 19. Even after 12 days of his untimely passing, the shock and grief have not subsided. On Maha Ashtami, puja pandals in Guwahati that ar ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 1 (ANI): Durga Puja celebrations in Assam, usually marked by colour, festivity and large gatherings, were subdued this year as the state mourned the death of cultural icon and the son of the soil Zubeen Garg. The singer, often called Assam's most loved son, drowned in a tragic incident at Lazarus Island in Singapore on September 19. Even after 12 days of his untimely passing, the shock and grief have not subsided. On Maha Ashtami, puja pandals in Guwahati that ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted that a fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over central parts of the Bay of Bengal on October 1. "A cyclonic circulation is currently lying over Odisha and the adjoining north Andhra Pradesh coast in the west-central Bay of Bengal. Under its influence, another cyclonic circulation is likely to emerge over north Andaman on September 30. This may lead to the formation of a low-pressure area o ...Read More >
Sandhi Puja is a significant Hindu festival celebrated during Navratri. It honours Goddess Durga and her fierce form, Goddess Chamunda. This festival marks the transition from Ashtami to Navami tithi. It is a time when devotees gather to perform rituals with deep devotion. The festival is celebrated with traditional attire, offerings, and prayers. Sandhi Puja holds great importance in Hindu tradition. It marks the moment when Goddess Chamunda appeared to defeat demons Chand and Mund. This event ...Read More >
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a comprehensive holiday calendar, urging citizens to plan their banking activities accordingly to avoid inconvenience. Major festivals such as Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali, Chhath Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Bhai Dooj, and Gandhi Jayanti contribute to the extended closures. In addition to these, the second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays further reduce working days for banks. 🏦 Key Dates to Note: * October 1: Dussehra, Ayudha Puja, Durga Puja (West Be ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A fresh low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal could intensify into a depression and cause heavy rainfall across Odisha from Wednesday, coinciding with the Durga Puja festivities, the IMD said. The low pressure area formed over west-central Bay of Bengal around 5.30 pm, it said in a bulletin on Tuesday evening. "It is likely to move north-westwards and intensify into a depression over west- central and adjoining north-west Bay of Bengal by morning of October 2 and cross south Odi ...Read More >
Pasighat: Along with the rest of the country, Durga Puja celebrations in Arunachal Pradesh's Pasighat, East Siang district, began on Monday with great pomp and splendour. The town took on a festive appearance, as illuminated and beautifully decorated Puja pandals attracted large numbers of devotees. The sound of hymns filled the air from September 29 to October 2, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere. Among the various Puja committees in Pasighat, the Durga Puja Committee-20245 at GTC Children' ...Read More >
Kajol and Twinkle Khanna pose for the paps. (Photo: Instagram) You must be living under a rock if you have not come across videos from the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja while scrolling through Instagram. Hosted by the Mukerji family, this is a star-studded pandal. Like every year, this time too, the celebrations are nothing short of grand. Celebrities including Bipasha Basu, Jaya Bachchan, and Ranbir Kapoor have already made an appearance. Now, a viral video has taken over the internet, s ...Read More >
PM Narendra Modi at the Kali Bari temple in Delhi's CR Park New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited a Durga Puja pandal in south Delhi's CR Park neighbourhood on the auspicious occasion of Ashtami. He offered prayers to Goddess Durga amid chanting of mantras. The Prime Minister also performed an aarti at the iconic Kali Bari temple in the area. He then attended the celebrations held according to traditional Bengali culture. Heavy security arrangements were in place in view of P ...Read More >
Lucknow: Devotees thronged Durga Puja pandals on Ashtami (eighth day of Durga Puja) at city pandals on Tuesday for Sandhi puja and festivities like dhunuchi dance, musical drama, kids competition and bhog.In Sandhi Puja, Goddess Chamunda, slayer of demons Chanda and Mund, was worshipped with garlands of 108 bael leaves, 108 lotus flowers and 108 jasmine flowers and with lighting of 108 lamps forming 'Om' symbol, said president of the managing committee of Kali Bari temple, Ghasiyari Mandi. Women ...Read More >
Jaipur: The sudden heavy downpour Tuesday evening disrupted cultural programmes at Durga Puja pandals and ruined the efforts and investments of artisans making Ravana effigies.Artisans from distant towns had come to work in Jaipur for the past two months on hundreds of Ravana effigies. With Dussehra just two days away, the unexpected rain submerged their workspaces, washing away their hard work and hopes for good earnings.Meanwhile, several Durga Puja pandals saw evening programmes curtailed or ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 30: Actor Priyanka Chopra is currently in Mumbai for work commitments. And on Tuesday, she took some time off her schedule to visit one of the most famous Durga Puja pandals in Mumbai. Dressed in a royal blue suit, Priyanka exuded desi vibes as she offered prayers to Goddess Durga. In the visuals captured by the paps, the 'Mary Kom' star could be seen extending her greetings to the devotees present at the pandal. Navratri 2025: Varun Dhawan Shares Heartwarming Glimpse of Durga ...Read More >
Panaji: With 10 arms, riding on a lion and a force of nature, comes Maa Durga every year to people's doorsteps, ushering in a sense of community, celebration, and culture. For the next five days, she is a mother, a companion, and a symbol of strength. While Durga puja is celebrated with thunderous pomp and glory in West Bengal, a glimpse of that energy can be seen here in the Durga puja festival in Panaji, a tradition started by the Bengal Cultural Association (BCA)."We started this tradition in ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu presented the diamond jubilee Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President Bodyguard (PBG) at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday in recognition of 75 years of glorious service since the designation as the PBG in 1950, President Secretariat said on Thursday. In her brief remarks on the ceremony, the President said that we are all proud of the PBG. She congratulated the PBG for their professional excellence and ad ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister Suresh Gopi stirred controversy on Tuesday by claiming that those elected by "corpses" are now serving the state. Speaking at a neighbourhood meet called "Kalungu" in Idukki district, he alleged that cadavers from 25 years ago had cast votes in Kerala elections. Media reports have previously highlighted incidents of deceased voters being listed as active in Kerala's voter list, he said, while indirectly referring to the accusations of "scientific rigging " aga ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a rare and symbolic gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi immersed himself in the festive spirit of Maha Ashtami by visiting Chittaranjan Park, the cultural heartland of Delhi's Bengali community, to participate in the Durga Puja celebrations. The visit, marked by spiritual reverence and cultural camaraderie, was hailed as a moment of national unity and cultural inclusivity. PM Modi arrived at the iconic Kali Bari temple complex in the evening, where he of ...Read More >
"People had high hopes from the chief minister in ensuring justice for the singer, but from his recent statements, it appears that he is trying to hide facts and protect the two main accused," Gogoi said at a press conference here, referring to the North East India Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and Zubeen Garg's manager Siddharth Sharma. Garg died on September 19 by drowning while swimming in the sea in Singapore where he had gone to perform in the festival. Gogoi alleged that it seems ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): Author and former actress Twinkle Khanna on Tuesday was spotted offering prayers at the prestigious 79th North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja. Twinkle was all smiles as she met her friends Kajol and Rani Mukerji at the pandal. The trio even posed for the pictures. Also Read | Sushant Singh Rajput's Death Case: Bombay High Court Directs NCB to Return Bollywood Actress Rhea Chakraborty's Passport. On Tuesday evening, actor Priyanka Chopra also pai ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], September 30 (ANI): On the occasion of Maha Ashtami, former Chief Minister and current Member of Parliament Biplab Kumar Deb visited several Durga Puja pandals across Dharmanagar in North Tripura district on Tuesday. During his visit, the former Chief Minister of Tripura emphasised that, despite time constraints, he makes an effort to visit as many Durga Pandals as possible. Also Read | MHADA Lottery 2025 Konkan Board Schedule Revised; Provisional List of Accepted A ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 30 (ANI): This time, the 91st year of Durga Puja at Mudi Ali Club in Kolkata has emphasised the theme of 'Atmashuddhi', which means 'self-purification'. The club highlighted the use of natural elements, such as clay and terracotta, in the pandal's construction, symbolising purity and cultural heritage. Also Read | Sushant Singh Rajput's Death Case: Bombay High Court Directs NCB to Return Bollywood Actress Rhea Chakraborty's Passport. Shantanu Banerjee, ...Read More >
Guwahati, Sep 30 (PTI) The 14th Women's World Cup opened on a dazzling note at the ACA Barsapara Stadium here, with the ceremony featuring a moving tribute to Assam's cultural icon Zubeen Garg. During the mid-innings break of India-Sri Lanka game, renowned Bollywood singer Shreya Ghosal captivated the 25,000-odd spectators with a 13-minute performance dedicated to Zubeen, blending a medley of his hits with the World Cup theme song, 'Bring It Home.' The stadium echoed with chants of "Joy Zubeen ...Read More >
New Delhi: Commuters can prepare intense traffic Tuesday evening, with several measures in place for the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Kali Mandir at Cr Park during Ashtami.As part of the security arrangements, all the cars parked along Bipin Chandra Pal Road (from Axis Bank to market 1), the section between K and J Blocks and Mandir Road in J Block must be removed after the afternoon until 9 p.m. The police advised residents to use rear tracks, roads lower than internal or an exchang ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): Author and former actress Twinkle Khanna on Tuesday was spotted offering prayers at the prestigious 79th North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja. Twinkle was all smiles as she met her friends Kajol and Rani Mukerji at the pandal. The trio even posed for the pictures. On Tuesday evening, actor Priyanka Chopra also paid a visit to the same pandal and sought blessings. Dressed in a royal blue suit, Priyanka exuded desi vibes as she offered prayers to ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): Actor Priyanka Chopra is currently in Mumbai for work commitments. And on Tuesday, she took some time off her schedule to visit one of the most famous Durga Puja pandals in Mumbai. Dressed in a royal blue suit, Priyanka exuded desi vibes as she offered prayers to Goddess Durga. In the visuals captured by the paps, the 'Mary Kom' star could be seen extending her greetings to the devotees present at the pandal.She also met with Kajol's sister Tanis ...Read More >
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