Durga Puja

Is Centre Trying To Stop Durga Puja By Taxing Organisers, Asks Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 11, 2019

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today asked the Durga Puja organisers to not furnish information sought by the Income Tax department, as it was a move to "harass" them.

Weeks After Clashes, Fear Still Reigns Over Uttar Pradesh Village

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Saturday November 3, 2018

Residents of Khaira Bazar village in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district continue to live under the threat of communal violence, weeks after clashes erupted between two communities during the Durga Puja festivities last month. According to news agency ANI, several families have already fled for fear of being attacked or arrested.

Man Injured In Durga Puja Accident Saves Six Lives By Donating Organs

Kolkata News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday October 26, 2018

A private hospital in Kolkata has retrieved the heart, liver, kidneys and corneas of a young male donor, declared brain dead and transplanted to six different people.

8 Cops Injured As Durga Idol Immersion Turns Violent In Delhi

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 20, 2018

Eight policemen, including a deputy commissioner of police (DCP), were injured on Friday as a group of devotees participating in a Durga idol immersion procession turned violent, police said.

Durga Puja 2018: Katrina Kaif, Kajol, Mouni Roy Get Into Festive Mode

Entertainment | Friday October 19, 2018

Katrina Kaif and Mouni Roy were spotted at the pujo was organised by Deb Mukherjee, Ayan Mukerji's father and Kajol's paternal uncle

Navami 2018: Kajol, Jaya Bachchan And Others Celebrate Durga Puja

Entertainment | Thursday October 18, 2018

All the celebrities were dressed in their ethnic best

Navami 2018: Kiran Rao And Little Azad Spotted At A Durga Puja Pandal Minus Aamir Khan

Entertainment | Thursday October 18, 2018

Kiran Rao and Aamir Khan's son Azad looked cute as a button in the traditional attire

Dussehra 2018: 5 Traditional Sweets To Prepare On Dasara Festival

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Friday October 19, 2018

Dussehra 2018: Navratri is coming to an end and people are looking forward to celebrate Dasara or Vijayadashmi on 19th October, which marks the conclusion of Navratri and Durga Puja

Reshuffle Expected In Bihar Cabinet After Durga Puja

India News | ANI | Thursday October 18, 2018

The Janata Dal (United), the ruling party in Bihar, is expected to focus on leaders like Shyam Razak and Ashok Choudhary to get votes from the scheduled caste community.

5 Arrested In Killing Of Youth Near Durga Puja Pandal In Bengal: Police

Cities | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 18, 2018

Tension prevailed in Chinsurah after a youth was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Hooghly district, police said on Wednesday.

After Clashes In Meghalaya Village, Arrest Orders For Headman, Priest

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 18, 2018

The Meghalaya High Court has ordered police to arrest the headman and the priest of the 500-year-old Nartiang Durga temple in Meghalaya's West Jaintia Hills district if they create problem during Durga puja rituals.

Gold, Silver Embellishments Adorn Durga Puja Pandals In Cuttack

Cities | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 17, 2018

Like every other year, Millenium City Cuttack's Durga Puja will be marked by gold and silver embellishments at Puja pandals. Organisers have opted for exquisite filigree work for their pandals.

Durga Ashtami: Sushmita Sen's Dhunuchi Naach With Her Daughters Will Leave You Spell Bound

Entertainment | Thursday October 18, 2018

Sushmita Sen shared a video on her Instagram timeline, in which she can be seen doing the dhunuchi dance

UK Gears Up To Celebrate Durga Puja With Festive Cheer

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 17, 2018

Numerous organisations across the UK are celebrating Durga Puja with elaborate festivities for the Indian diaspora this week as the festival gains increasing prominence in the country.

Durga Ashtami 2018: Wishes, SMS, Whatsapp Messages, Images For Friends And Family

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Wednesday October 17, 2018

The eighth day of Navratri or Durga Puja celebrations is known as Durgashtami, or Durga Ashtami.