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New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): A man was apprehended from Uttarakhand in connection with a sexual harassment case, allegedly involving Chaitanyananda Saraswati, for allegedly making a threatening call to the father of a victim girl, police said. According to the police, the apprehended accused has been identified as Hari Singh Kopkoti, a resident of Bageshwar, Uttarakhand. The accused was held after one of the victim girls reported that her father had received a threatening call on Sept ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 29 (ANI): Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati visited the Jobra Durga Puja pandal in Cuttack on Sunday and inaugurated the intricately designed Silver Filigree Medha, offering his prayers to the goddess, the Public Relations Officer, Governor said in an official statement. The governor was accompanied by his wife, Jayashree Kambhampati, Also Read | EPFO Monthly Pension Scheme: Will Government Hike EPS-95 Minimum Pension From INR 1,000 to INR 7,500 Ahea ...Read More >
The Commissionerate Police have intensified security measures across Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, deploying over 60 platoons for the smooth conduct of the Durga Puja festivities. This comprehensive security setup includes platoons of home guards and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), ensuring vigilance over 193 pandals in the respective cities. During a press briefing, Police Commissioner S Dev Datta Singh revealed that the operational plan incorporates 79 women constables, 172 sub-inspectors, alo ...Read More >
Kolkata: Festivities at two of central Kolkata's prominent venues -- Md Ali Park and Santosh Mitra Square -- saw contrasting developments on Sunday, with the former settling a stand-off with cops while the latter plunging deeper into controversy.On Sunday afternoon, organisers of Md Ali Park puja declared there was no longer any dispute with cops. They clarified that Kolkata Police extended full cooperation, ensuring smooth arrangement for pandal-hoppers. On Panchami, tensions had flared, with o ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Commissioner ate Police has deployed over 60 platoons of personnel each in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack to ensure the smooth conduct of Durga Puja festivities, officials said on Monday. Briefing reporters, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner S Dev Datta Singh said 61 platoons, including 20 platoons of home guards and three platoons of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), have been deployed across Bhubaneswar, where 193 Durga Puja pandals have been set up. He said 79 women constab ...Read More >
KANNUR: The city of joy is ablaze with Durga Puja festivities. Pandals glitter with lights, dhaak beats echo through every lane, and the air carries the fragrance of dhuno. Yet, amid the familiar grandeur, this year's celebrations hold something never seen before -- Kerala's theyyam has found its place in Bengal's most important festival. At South Kolkata's famed 66 Pally Club's Durga Puja, the pandal itself tells the story. Built in the style of a traditional Kannur temple, its architecture dr ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic will be affected in CR Park and other areas of south Delhi from Monday onwards because of Durga Puja.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the puja celebrations at the CR Park Mela Ground on Ashtami (Tuesday) evening. Residents have been asked to remove vehicles from main roads, and authorities warn of heavy traffic across south Delhi and nearby areas.Traffic restrictions will be in place till Oct 2, as Durga Puja and Ramlila celebrations are expected to draw larg ...Read More >
"Garba's diversity is the result of Gujarat's long history as a crossroads of trade, migration, and regional identities," says an expert What we know today as Garba, the vibrant, rhythmic dance that fills Gujarat's nights during Navratri, has roots that stretch back thousands of years, weaving through mythology, literature, and the very fabric of Indian culture. According to Gujarati poet and writer Himanshuray Raval, the story of this beloved dance form is far more complex and fascinating tha ...Read More >
On his 43rd birthday, Ranbir Kapoor gave fans something extra. The actor went live on Instagram through his brand ARKS's account and ended up chatting about films, music, and of course, his personal favorites. What caught everyone's attention was Ranbir Kapoor praising Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, a Malayalam hit that's been buzzing for weeks now. "I recently saw the film. It was just excellent. I like the music of Lokah," Ranbir Kapoor said, adding that songs like Sahiba and Barbaad from Saiyaar ...Read More >
Nagpur: The Coal Employees' Sarvajanik Durga Puja Mandal, CMPDI Complex, Jaripatka, proudly celebrated its 35th year of devotion and festivity with grandeur on the sacred evening of Maha Sasthi. Marking this momentous milestone, the event was graced by distinguished personalities including WCL CMD Jai Prakash Dwivedi, and MECL CMD ID Narayan.The inauguration ceremony was an embodiment of tradition and reverence, as the sacred puja was performed with intense devotion and fervour, drawing a large ...Read More >
However, police officials said the organisers did not take permission for the event yet. Ayodhya Circle Officer Devesh Chaturvedi said that a ban was imposed on the burning of the effigies considering security reasons. Chaturvedi said the action was taken after a patrolling team found such large effigies being constructed in Ram Katha Park here. He also said that the Ravana effigy burning programme of the Ramleela Samiti is not traditional. The construction of these effigies was going on for ...Read More >
October 2025 is packed with major festivals like Dussehra, Diwali, Chath Puja and Durga Puja In this festive season, several states will observe many bank holidays during the month. In October 2025, there will be a national holiday when banks across all states will remain closed. Due to various local festivals, several bank branches will also remain closed in different states. While online banking services will remain available, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has listed specific days in Octobe ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi Sunday said when Chhath Puja finds a place in Unesco's list, people across the world will be able to experience its grandeur and divinity, reports Manash Gohain. He pointed out that Kolkata's Durga Puja had earlier received a similar recognition, reinforcing the possibility of Chhath securing global acknowledgment.During his campaign for Bihar's last assembly poll, Modi had highlighted his scheme of free distribution of foodgrains, saying it ensured that women in Biha ...Read More >
The Chatribari Sarbajanin Debopujasthan Samity, honoring the valor of the Indian Army, has crafted a unique theme for this year's Durga Puja pandal in Guwahati. Featuring a magnificent idol of Goddess Durga, the pandal is adorned with cutouts of fighter jets, submarines, and statues of uniformed Indian soldiers, reflecting a deep sense of patriotism. In addition to the military theme, the pandal sets aside a space to commemorate the celebrated singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away on September 19 ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Tuesday marks Maha Ashtami or Durgashtami, the eighth day of Navratri. It is also one of the most auspicious days for the Bengali community celebrating Durga Puja. This year, more than 25 Durga Puja venues are hosting grand celebrations in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, bringing both Bengalis and non-Bengalis to enjoy a slice of festivities with fun, food, and cultural events.Anal Mukherjee, secretary of the Bengal Cultural Association (BCA) at Ahmedabad Kalibari, told TOI that about 5,00 ...Read More >
Guwahati: As Assam still finds it hard to come to terms with the untimely demise of the favourite son of the soil Zubeen Garg, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to take the mourning over the cultural icon's death in its stride.So, instead of celebrating Guwahati's tryst with the first 'real' ODI World Cup match with the tournament opener hosting the co-hosts India and Sri Lanka, the organisers have redesigned the entire opening ceremony to pay homage to the cultural ic ...Read More >
Guwahati: Zubeen Garg's wife, Garima, on Monday said she wants to know what exactly happened that led to his death in Singapore on Sept 19 despite the presence of manager Siddharth Sharma, drummer Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, and North East India Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and why she was kept in the dark after the incident.She said, "I did not understand how Shyamkanu Mahanta treated Zubeen in Singapore. Neither security was provided, nor was there any medical assistance for Zubeen. There w ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], September 29 (ANI): In a significant strike against drug trafficking, Assam Rifles conducted a major operation in the Mohanpur area of Agartala, Tripura, successfully intercepting a large consignment of narcotics, as per the release. Acting on credible intelligence, troops swiftly intercepted a major consignment, foiling an attempt by miscreants to exploit the festive atmosphere of Durga Puja for smuggling contrabands into the state. Also Read | 'Her Mann Ki Baat': ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Heavy traffic congestion was reported in several parts of south Delhi on Sunday, leaving commuters stuck in a jam for hours. Police said the traffic volume has seen a spike due to the ongoing festive season rush, which included devotees making their way to Durga Puja pandals. The affected areas included Chittaranjan Park, Lajpat Nagar, Kalkaji Road, ITO and stretches along the Outer Ring Road. Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Ajay Chaudhary told PTI, "Due to th ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: Zubeen Garg may have left the world but his memories still linger in the hearts of the people. These are not normal times in Assam and the Northeast region. The sudden demise of the singing icon has left the state in utter shock. So much has he touched the lives of people across the spectrum that he has united the entire state in grief. People are still in mourning. They are still shedding tears. Durga Puja has turned into an occasion to pay tribute to him. The next big event in the st ...Read More >
Metro Railway Kolkata registered its highest-ever daily passenger count of 9.82 lakh on September 27, surpassing the previous record set last year. This significant ridership occurred on 'Panchami', with both Blue and Green Lines seeing high commuter numbers. The Metro has also planned night-long services and additional staff deployment for the upcoming Durga Puja festivities. The Metro Railway Kolkata registered its highest-ever daily passenger count of 9.82 lakh on September 27, an official s ...Read More >
TV actress Charu Asopa and Sushmita Sen's brother, Rajeev Sen, have recently celebrated Navaratri together following their bitter 2023 divorce. Charu recently took to her Instagram and shared a series of photos with Rajeev from the Navratri celebration. She captioned the pictures, "All ready for Durga puja celebration in the city of joy." Charu shared another set of pictures as the family went for a pandal hopping in Kolkata. She shared several selfies and photos with Rajeev as they posed in f ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, September 29: The festive spirit in the city got a special touch on the eve of Ashtami as Jamshedpur FC players Sarthak Golui and Sreekuttan paid a visit to the Sonari Central Durga Puja Samittee pandal. The two footballers offered prayers, clicked photographs of the beautifully decorated pandal, and also posed for selfies with excited fans who had gathered in numbers. Their presence added to the celebratory atmosphere, with supporters warmly welcoming the Men of Steel stars. Shari ...Read More >
Cuttack, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Odisha's Cuttack Durga Puja is renowned worldwide for its exquisite gold and silver filigree work. The ornaments adorning the Goddess and the backdrop of the idols are crafted from gold and silver, showcasing remarkable artistry. Monday marks Maha Saptami, the seventh day of Durga Puja, when Goddess Durga is believed to descend to earth. According to Vedic rituals, after priests invoke life into the idol through sacred chants (Prana Pratishtha), the ghata sthapa ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) As there is a threat of rain during Durga puja, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is keeping an eye on the emergency situation from her residence, government officials said on Monday. Sources in State Secretariat said that she is in regular contact with the state Chief Secretary Manoj Pant and top administrative officials every day. Even though the Chief Minister is not present at the State Secretariat, she is monitoring the situation in the state from ...Read More >
New Delhi: As the Durga Puja festivities get underway across the country, Bollywood's biggest stars are also marking the occasion with deep emotion and tradition. On the auspicious day of Saptami, veteran actress Jaya Bachchan was seen attending the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja, hosted by Kajol's family. In a widely circulated video, Kajol and Jaya Bachchan greeted each other with a heartfelt hug at the venue. The duo, who shared the screen as mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in Karan Jo ...Read More >
Guwahati, Sep 29 (PTI) Zubeen Garg's wife, Garima Saikia Garg, on Monday said that the singer's family wants to know what had happened in his last moments that led to his death, and that a proper inquiry should be conducted. "We want to know what happened to him, why it happened and how this negligence could be allowed to happen? We want answers," Garima told reporters after the conduct of the 11th day rituals for the singer here. She said all those who were there with him on the yacht and at ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 29 (PTI) West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Monday offered prayers at the 260-year-old Durga Puja at Shovabazar Rajbari here and prayed for the well-being of the people of the state. Bose visited the iconic household puja at the royal mansion in north Kolkata on the occasion of Maha Saptami and joined family members and devotees for the rituals. Speaking in Bengali, he told reporters, "On the auspicious day of Saptami, I pray to the Goddess Durga for her blessings on people o ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor on Monday visited the North Bombay Durga Puja and offered prayers there. In the visuals captured by the paps, Ranbir was spotted standing in devotion before the idol of Goddess Durga. He also met his friend, filmmaker Ayan, at the pandal, and before leaving, he interacted with other devotees, taking pictures with them.For the pandal visit, Ranbir opted for ethnic wear. He exuded desi munda vibes in a blue kurta that h ...Read More >
Agartala: Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Thursday that the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) has made full preparations to ensure uninterrupted power supply across the state during the Durga Puja festivities. He made the statement while addressing the media after chairing a virtual meeting with officials from TSECL to review the state's preparedness for providing reliable electricity to all consumers and puja pandals during the celebrations. "We held a review ...Read More >
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