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Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 21 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha participated in the grand celebration of Maa Kali Puja organised by Tripura Police officials and staff at Ad Nagar in the state's capital, Agartala. During the celebrations, the Chief Minister also offered prayers to Goddess Kali alongside officers and personnel, marking the occasion with devotion and enthusiasm. In a post on X, the state's Chief Minister Saha stated that he observed a vow during the worship of Ma ...Read More >
While most of India worships Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity during Diwali, Bengal celebrates Kali Puja to honor the fierce Goddess of power and protection. Here's why the two traditions differ and how both represent light triumphing over darkness.India's diversity often shines brightest during its festivals, and Diwali is a perfect example of that. While homes across North India glow with diyas for Goddess Lakshmi, Bengal's night sky fills with chants of "Jai Maa Kali." The difference lies not i ...Read More >
Darjeeling: CM Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that a larger, grand Mahakal temple would be constructed adjacent to the proposed convention centre in Siliguri, for which a trust will be formed. She said the Darjeeling district magistrate has been directed to identify suitable land for the project."We constructed the Jagannath Temple in Digha. We are making a Durga Angan at Rajarhat. A trust was set up for that purpose. I have asked the Darjeeling DM to look for land for a convention centre, and ...Read More >
Darjeeling: CM Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that a larger, grand Mahakal temple would be constructed adjacent to the proposed convention centre in Siliguri, for which a trust will be formed. She said the Darjeeling district magistrate has been directed to identify suitable land for the project."We constructed the Jagannath Temple in Digha. We are making a Durga Angan at Rajarhat. A trust was set up for that purpose. I have asked the Darjeeling DM to look for land for a convention centre, and ...Read More >
The Odisha government on Monday extended the shutdown of internet services in Cuttack city by 24 hours on Monday following violent clashes between two groups during a Durga idol immersion procession. The state Home Department in a notification said that the suspension, initially due to end at 7 pm on Monday, would now remain in force until 7 pm on Tuesday, October 7, as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of rumours and misinformation. The violence, which erupted late Friday during a ...Read More >
Ayodhya, October 9: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with her family, performed the aarti of Lord Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Thursday. She also visited the Shri Ram Darbar and offered prayers to Goddess Durga, revered as the Mother of the Universe. During her visit, Sitharaman performed the Rudrabhishek of Lord Mahadev at Kuber Tila. Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, accompanied the Finance Minister and br ...Read More >
Cuttack: Curfew was relaxed from violence-hit areas of Cuttack city Tuesday as there was no report of any violence in the last 24 hours, Commissioner of Police, S Dev Datta Singh said. There was no report of any kind of violence in any part of the city, even during the 12-hour bandh call given by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Monday, he said. "The curfew was imposed for 36 hours from 10 pm October 5 till 10 am October 7 in the wake of two clashes Saturday and Sunday. The order is not extended ...Read More >
Cuttack experienced unrest on Sunday. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad announced a 12-hour bandh for Monday. This decision followed clashes during Durga Puja idol immersion. The VHP stated the administration failed to maintain peace. They sought the transfer of the DCP and district collector. The bandh aims to protest administrative actions. Cuttack remained tense on Sunday as the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) announced a 12-hour bandh on Monday following violent clashes during Durga Puja idol immersion ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The political temperature rose sharply on Monday over the Cuttack violence, as opposition leaders slammed the BJP, accusing it of engineering unrest for political gains. Congress MP Pramod Tiwari condemned the incident, alleging a deliberate attempt to stoke communal divisions. "The public is living peacefully and happily. However, the BJP is deliberately creating polarisation. All of this is happening solely to provoke polarisation, and it is sponsored and pr ...Read More >
The incident occurred late Sunday night when a pipe on the truck carrying the idol came in contact with the electricity line in the Gaura Bazar area, resulting in the spread of current, Additional Superintendent of Police Anjana Tiwari told PTI. Two persons were killed in the incident and 10 to 15 were injured because of electrocution, as per the initial reports, the ASP said. Government Victoria Hospital's duty doctor Nitin Yadav, however, told PTI Videos that a total of 35 persons were broug ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, October 6: In the wake of fresh violence in Cuttack during a bike rally organised by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday evening (October 5) over the attack on a Durga Puja immersion procession, the authorities imposed a curfew in several sensitive areas of the city for the next 36 hours, said officials on Monday. Speaking at a press conference in Cuttack on Sunday, Commissioner of Police S. Dev Datta Singh said, "The situation has been brought under control. A curfew has been ...Read More >
Cuttack violence: Police enforce curfew in sensitive areas Bhubaneswar: In the wake of fresh violence in Cuttack during a bike rally organised by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday evening (October 5) over the attack on a Durga Puja immersion procession, the authorities imposed a curfew in several sensitive areas of the city for the next 36 hours, said officials on Monday. Speaking at a press conference in Cuttack on Sunday, Commissioner of Police S. Dev Datta Singh said, "The situation ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Two men were electrocuted to death, and more than 30 others were injured in Gaura Bazar when a vehicle carrying an idol of Goddess Durga came into contact with a high-tension power line, officials said on Monday. The incident occurred late Sunday night when a pipe on the truck carrying the idol touched the high-tension line. This resulted in a current surge, additional superintendent of police Anjana Tiwari said. Initial reports indicated that two men were killed, while around 10 to 1 ...Read More >
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 3 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met bereaved families who lost their loved ones during the Durga idol immersion ceremony in Ujjain on Thursday and consoled them. CM Yadav on Friday also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased, Rs 1 lakh to the seriously injured. Also Read | Rani Mukerji Takes Break From 'Mardaani 3' to Attend Ceremony of Cyber Awareness Month 2025 (See Pics). "Today, I have come to ...Read More >
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 3 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met bereaved families who lost their loved ones during the Durga idol immersion ceremony in Ujjain on Thursday and consoled them. CM Yadav on Friday also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased, Rs 1 lakh to the seriously injured. "Today, I have come to Pirjhalar village, Badnagar Tehsil in Ujjain district and I met the bereaved families who lost their loved ones duri ...Read More >
Nagpur: The 65th year celebrations of the Katol Road Durga Puja came to a grand conclusion with the immersion of Idol of Maa Durga at the newly built facility at Gorewada, amidst great devotion and fervour. Thousands of devotees thronged the beautifully decorated pandal and grounds to seek Maa's blessings.The Durga Puja celebration at Katol Road has grown into one of the most sought-after festive gatherings of Nagpur, showcasing the city's rich cultural heritage. On Vijaya Dashami, the ritual of ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 3 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday met Mahamandaleshwar Swami Yatindranand Giri Maharaj at the Chief Minister's residence in Dehradun. During the meeting, the two held detailed discussions on various spiritual, social, and national interest issues. Also Read | Mizoram: Lengpui Airport Halts Operations As Potholes Spotted on Runway, 4 Flights Cancelled. Welcoming Mahamandaleshwar Swami Yatindranand Giri Maharaj, Chief Minis ...Read More >
Kolkata Weather Alert: The festive spirit in Kolkata may face a wet challenge today, Thursday, 2 October 2025, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in the city and surrounding districts. The rain is likely to disrupt Dashami celebrations and idol immersion processions along the Hooghly river. According to the IMD, rainfall in south Bengal could range from 64.5 mm (heavy) to over 115 mm (very heavy) today. This is expected to aggravate waterloggi ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 3 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday accused the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of releasing water "recklessly and without prior intimation" to the state government, and slammed the central PSU for what she termed a "deliberate ploy" to create a flood-like situation in south Bengal districts during the Durga Puja festivities. The central PSU, however, denied the charge, saying that discharges were capped at around 70,000 cusecs, well below the 1.3 lakh cus ...Read More >
The two factions of the Shiv Sena will hold simultaneous Dussehra rallies in Mumbai today ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena will hold its annual Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park, Mumbai at 5 pm * Eknath Shinde's faction will hold its Dussehra rally at NESCO Centre, Goregaon at 6 pm * Both rallies are major public mobilisations ahead of the Mumbai civic elections Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Mumbai: In a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In connection with the immersion of Durga Matha idols at People's Plaza, Garden Point, Baby Ponds at Jalavihar and Sanjeevaiaha Park, the traffic will be diverted at various places from 3 pm on October 1 to till 6 am on October 2. Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic, D. Joel Davis, said the traffic diversions and restrictions would be implemented on need basis as per the local traffic conditions. Traffic coming from Panjagutta and Raj Bhavan Road towards Khairathabad flyover will ...Read More >
Meet The Man Who Left Well Paying Job In US To Build India's Viral Messaging App; Now Owns Rs 1,04,00,00,00,000 Firm; Check His Education, Net Worth, He Is... As Thursday marks the end of the four-day Durga Puja festival in West Bengal without a single protest demonstration regarding the R.G. Kar rape and murder tragedy, the parents of the victim have called for the resurrection of the mass movement, as was evident last year, until "justice is achieved." At the same time, while speaking to a s ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 2: Global head-turner Priyanka Chopra Jonas has wrapped up all her work in Mumbai and has said "alvida" as she heads back home. But before leaving she thanked her 'bhabhi' Neelam Upadhyaya for stepping in when her husband Nick Jonas wasn't around to help. Priyanka took to Instagram, where she shared a video. The ending of the clip featured Neelam helping Priyanka take out clips from her hair after she was done with her work. "Alvida Mumbai! Always so wonderful to be back, even if ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In connection with the immersion of Durga Matha idols at People's Plaza, Graden Point, Baby ponds at jalavihar Park, Sanjeevaiah Park, traffic diversions will be in place around Hussain Sagar Lake from 4 pm on October 2 to October 5 at 6 am Traffic from Panjagutta/Raj Bhavan Rd will be diverted at V.V. Statue Traffic from Nirankari Jn will be diverted at Old PS Saifabad Traffic from Khairatabad will be diverted at Printing Press to Rajiv Gandhi Statue Traffic from Upper Tank Bund t ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 2 (ANI): Bollywood actor Kajol participated with much enthusiasm in the 'Sindoor Khela' ceremony with her daughter Nysa, sister Tanisha and other family members at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja. The Durga Puja celebrations, which have been led by the actor's family for several decades now, is set to culminate on Thursday with Vijayadashami. Also Read | 'Kantara Chapter 1' Movie Review: Rishab Shetty Dares To Go Bigger With an Ambitious if Overstuf ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 2 (ANI): Bollywood actor Kajol participated with much enthusiasm in the 'Sindoor Khela' ceremony with her daughter Nysa, sister Tanisha and other family members at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja. The Durga Puja celebrations, which have been led by the actor's family for several decades now, is set to culminate on Thursday with Vijayadashami. In visuals from the pandal, Kajol could be seen taking part in the rituals, which includes applying 'sindoor ...Read More >
Bhuj (Gujarat), Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday issued a stern warning to Pakistan, declaring that any misadventure in the Sir Creek area will invite a "resounding response" that could alter both history and geography. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was at the Bhuj Air Base on the occasion of Vijayadashami, where he performed Shastra Puja. Recalling India's military prowess in the 1965 war, Defence Minister Singh said, "The Indian Army had demonstrated its cap ...Read More >
Kachchh (Gujarat) [India], October 2 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the joint effort of the Army, Navy, and Air Force enabled Operation Sindoor to be executed in record time. Singh performed the Shastra Pooja of the L-70 Air Defence Gun at the Bhuj Military base here, which was successfully used during Operation Sindoor, on the occasion of Vijayadashami. Adressing the soldiers at a military camp, Singh said, "Mother Durga is a symbol of the fact that when various p ...Read More >
Gorakhpur: Continuing the Gorakshpeeth tradition of reverence towards 'matri shakti', Chief Minister and Gorakshpeethadhishwar Yogi Adityanath performed 'Kanyapujan' ritual on Wednesday, on the occasion of 'Mahanavami' of Sharadiya Navratri. Yogi washed feet of nine young girls, symbolising nine forms of Goddess Durga, adorned them with 'chunari', performed 'aarti' and offered flowers, gifts and 'dakshina'. He also washed the feet of a six-month-old infant and blessed her, while a young boy dres ...Read More >
Alia Bhatt visited the famous North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal, an annual event organised by Kajol and her family, on the auspicious occasion of Navami. A video of the actress reaching the pandal and meeting her favourite and close friends, Ayan Mukerji, Rani Mukerji, and others has surfaced online. In one of the videos that has made its way on social media, Alia Bhatt looked drop-dead gorgeous in a stunning lehenga as she arrived at the Puja pandal. Ayan Mukerji came to receive her at ...Read More >
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