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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 26 (ANI): This year, Chetla Agrani Club has created its Durga Puja pandal inspired by the theme "Amrit Kumbher Shondhane" (In Search of the Nectar). The pandal prominently depicts the scene of Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean) with a huge Shivalinga installed at its centre, creatively constructed using over three crore Rudraksha beads. According to the organisers, this concept pays tribute not only to the Maha Kumbh Mela but also to Bengali author ...Read More >
Announcing compensation of Rs 2 lakhs to the families of the deceased, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that Bnegal government will provide jobs to the next kin of the deceased persons who died due to electrocution yesterday, if CESC does not offer jobs to them. At least ten people have died in Bengal, with 8 in Kolkata, due to electrocution following torrential rains on Monday night to Tuesday morning. During a Durga Puja inauguration at her own Assembly constituenc ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 26 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata today, where he is scheduled to attend several events, including inaugurating a Durga Puja pandal and visiting the Kalighat Temple, before commencing his two-day visit to Bihar on September 26-27. In Kolkata, Shah will inaugurate the Durga Puja pandal of the Santosh Mitra Square Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity in north Kolkata. Organised by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillor Sajal Ghosh, the pan ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday expressed concerns over the devastation caused by flooding in West Bengal's Kolkata, and urged the state and central government to help restore normalcy. He paid condolences to the families of those who have lost their loved ones and urged Congress workers to extend support. Also Read | Rajya Sabha By-Elections 2025: ECI Issues Notification for Biennial Election to 4 Rajya Sabh ...Read More >
Heavy rains in Kolkata caused electrocution deaths. Mamata Banerjee visited waterlogged areas and promised jobs for victims' families. Many parts of the city are inundated, disrupting transport. Metro services were suspended. The weather office forecasts more rain. Kolkata Municipal Corporation teams are working to drain water. Train services are also affected. The IMD predicts more rainfall in several districts. At least seven to eight persons died due to electrocution as torrential rains hit ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 23 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed grief over the deaths of people who lost their lives due to an electrocution incident following the cloudburst. CM added that she has never seen such rain. CM stated, "I have never seen rain like this. I feel so bad for the people who have lost their lives in the cloudburst. I have told schools to give a holiday today, and even office-goers should not come to work. Even tomorrow, y ...Read More >
Kolkata (PTI): Torrential overnight rain left Kolkata paralysed on Tuesday, killing at least seven people due to electrocution and bringing life in the metropolis to a grinding halt as large swathes were submerged, transport services crippled, and traffic movement thrown out of gear. According to IMD data, with an average of 251.4 mm overnight downpour, this was the third-highest September month rainfall, which battered the city in nearly half a century, with some pockets receiving as high as 3 ...Read More >
Kolkata School Holiday on Sept 24, 25 Due to Rain: West Bengal state Education Minister Bratya Basu announced that all government-run educational institutions in West Bengal will remain closed on September 24 and 25, following Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's appeal to keep students off waterlogged roads and prevent electrocution-related accidents. Teachers and non-teaching staff have been directed to work from home to complete pending tasks during this period, before the holidays for Durga Puja ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 16: Chaltabagan Durga Puja, which was started in 1943, will highlight the spirit of the fading old world charm of north Kolkata culture through its theme 'Mool' or roots. This year's theme alludes to the adverse onslaught of modernity and gentrification on the para (community) culture of north Kolkata. Also Read | Yusuf Pathan Declared an 'Encroacher': Gujarat High Court Orders Former Cricketer To Vacate Government Land Next to His Vadodara Bungalow, Say ...Read More >
PNN Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 16: Chaltabagan Durga Puja, which was started in 1943, will highlight the spirit of the fading old world charm of north Kolkata culture through its theme 'Mool' or roots. This year's theme alludes to the adverse onslaught of modernity and gentrification on the para (community) culture of north Kolkata. "With the UNESCO heritage tag, Durga Pujas themes send out a very strong global message. Manicktala Chaltaban Durga Puja has been a pioneer and a tre ...Read More >
Amnesty scheme for traffic challans: Only non-serious violations will be eligible under the amnesty (File image) The Delhi government is set to introduce a one-time amnesty scheme for vehicle owners, offering a waiver of 50 to 70 per cent on outstanding traffic challans, according to a report by The Times of India. Violators are likely to be provided a two to three-month window to pay the reduced fines. A transport department official said the proposal was discussed during a high-level meeting. ...Read More >
Durga Puja is not just a festival in India; it is an incredible exhibition of arts, worship and community. In Kolkata and Delhi, the celebrations are enacted with distinct tastes, in terms of huge artistic pandals and traditional rituals. This is a list of the most suitable areas where you can observe this colourful festival to its full glory. The city becomes an art gallery in Kolkata. One of the most recognisable places is the College Square, whose golden lakeside pandal and light reflections ...Read More >
Lucknow: This Durga Puja, you can relive the spiritual splendor of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.Months after the world's biggest religious congregation, an iconic Durga Puja pandal of Latouche Road Puja Sangsad Society is set to bring the Kumbh Mela experience to life, transporting visitors to the sacred grounds, vibrant tents, and revered akharas.As Pitra Paksh enters its final lap and Matri Paksha, the sacred period dedicated to the Goddess beckons, the city's Durga Puja pandals are abuzz ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], September 14 (ANI): As the festive fervour builds, Agartala, the capital city of Tripura, is preparing for its most extravagant celebration of the year, Durga Puja, the state's biggest festival after West Bengal. The city transforms into a dazzling spectacle, illuminated like a galaxy with magnificent pandals ranging from fifty lakhs to crores, drawing lakhs of devotees and pilgrims from across the country. Also Read | Spycam Row: Ashok Gehlot Hits Out at Rajasthan ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], September 14 (ANI): As the festive fervour builds, Agartala, the capital city of Tripura, is preparing for its most extravagant celebration of the year, Durga Puja, the state's biggest festival after West Bengal. The city transforms into a dazzling spectacle, illuminated like a galaxy with magnificent pandals ranging from fifty lakhs to crores, drawing lakhs of devotees and pilgrims from across the country. With such massive footfall anticipated, the Agartala Munici ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), on Saturday, issued instructions to Durga Puja committees to open parks, which will be used for puja mandap, for the people within 14 days after the idol immersion in the city. A KMC official has said that this condition was imposed from the time permission was given to Durga Puja committees to use parks for their puja mandaps. The decision to give a timeline to open such parks for public was taken after observing that m ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], September 13 (ANI): As the festive fervour builds, Agartala, the capital city of Tripura, is preparing for its most extravagant celebration of the year, Durga Puja, the state's biggest festival after West Bengal. The city transforms into a dazzling spectacle, illuminated like a galaxy with magnificent pandals ranging from fifty lakhs to crores, drawing lakhs of devotees and pilgrims from across the country. Also Read | Mentally Challenged or Craze for Social Media R ...Read More >
Ranchi, Sep 13 (UNI) With Durga Puja festivities approaching, Ranchi district administration and police are on high alert to ensure peaceful and orderly celebrations. A meeting of the Central Peace Committee was held on Saturday chaired by Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Magistrate Manjunath Bhajantri and Senior Superintendent of Police Chandan Kumar Sinha. The meeting saw participation from various Puja committees, peace committee members, social organizations, and administrative officials. ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], September 13 (ANI): As the festive fervour builds, Agartala, the capital city of Tripura, is preparing for its most extravagant celebration of the year, Durga Puja, the state's biggest festival after West Bengal. The city transforms into a dazzling spectacle, illuminated like a galaxy with magnificent pandals ranging from fifty lakhs to crores, drawing lakhs of devotees and pilgrims from across the country. With such massive footfall anticipated, the Agartala Munici ...Read More >
In a vibrant celebration of culture and tradition, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy visited the Khairatabad Vinayaka on Friday to perform special pujas for Bojja Ganapayya, ahead of the immersion of the Khairatabad Maha Ganapati scheduled for Saturday. In a vibrant celebration of culture and tradition, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy visited the Khairatabad Vinayaka on Friday to perform special pujas for Bojja Ganapayya, ahead of the immersion of the Khairatabad Maha Ganapati sched ...Read More >
Chennai: Blatant violations marked this year's Ganesh Chaturthi idol immersion in Chennai, as towering plaster of Paris (PoP) idols -- still draped in shawls, ornaments, and synthetic dyes -- were lowered into the sea by cranes, flouting Tamil Nadu pollution control board's (TNPCB) eco-friendly guidelines and exposing poor enforcement of high court directions.The immersion processions began as early as 10am, and by Sunday night, more than 2,000 idols had been immersed across the city. Nearly 17, ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 1 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday visited actor Nana Patekar's residence and had a sacred darshan of Lord Ganesha. CM Devendra Fadnavis has also welcomed Lord Bappa home. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on August 30 offered prayers at the residence of Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai, where he paid his respects to Lord Ganesh during the ongoing Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was also present duri ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 1 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday visited actor Nana Patekar's residence and had a sacred darshan of Lord Ganesha. CM Devendra Fadnavis has also welcomed Lord Bappa home. Also Read | Onam 2025 Box Office: Kalyani Priyadarshan's 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra' Clear Winner, Mohanlal's 'Hridayapoorvam' Grabs Second Spot; Fahadh Faasil's 'OKCK' Disaster in Opening Weekend!. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on August 30 offered prayers ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 1 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday visited actor Nana Patekar residence and had a sacred darshan of Lord Ganesha. CM Devendra Fadnavis has also welcomed Lord Bappa home. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on August 30 offered prayers at the residence of Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai, where he paid his respects to Lord Ganesh during the ongoing Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was also present during ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actor Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor on Thursday visited Mumbai's famous Lalbaugcha Raja pandal a day after Ganesh Chaturthi. The actors who are set to be seen together in their upcoming film 'Param Sundari' offered prayers at the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal and wished for the success of their movie. Siddharth donned a peach-pink kurta, while Janhvi wore a red saree for their holy visit. Amid the huge crowd, the 'Param Sundari' actors made their way towards the large Ganesha idol and o ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 28 (PTI) Nearly 600 Ganesh idols have been immersed till Thursday afternoon in Mumbai, the metropolis' civic body said. During the 10-day festival, a large number of devotees immerse idols after one-and-half days as well as on the fifth and seventh days, a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official said, adding no untoward incident has been reported during this process from the city so far. "A total of 583 'one-and-half-days' Ganpati idols were immersed in the sea, other wat ...Read More >
The Ambani residence in Mumbai was decorated with lights and floral arrangements with unmatched grandeur, creating a dazzling and festive ambience ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. Reliance Industries chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani's residence, Antilia, in Mumbai, is all decked up as Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant brought Lord Ganesh to their home ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations tomorrow (August 27). Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, who got married last year, brought home th ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Aug 28 (PTI) Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh objected to installation of a Ganesh idol that was allegedly resembling Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, even as it was removed and replaced with Lord Ganesha's idol. On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, which began on Wednesday, the idol was installed by Congress leader Mettu Sai Kumar, Chairman of the Fisheries Federation of Telangana, at a pandal in the city under the limits of Habeebnagar Police Station. Raja Singh, in a letter a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russi ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 28 (ANI): On the first day of the 2025 Ganesh Chaturthi Festival, the Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal began counting the donations received from devotees on Thursday. According to Treasurer Mangesh Dattaram Dalvi, 80 people have been assigned the duty of counting and informed that the previous year's donation of Rs 48 lakh was received from the devotees. Also Read | Patna Shocker: Class 5 Girl Found With Severe Burns in Washroom of Amla Tola K ...Read More >
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