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Mamata Banerjee's 'Courtesy' Visit To Injured MP, BJP's 'No Arrest' Question
Countering BJP's criticism over the West Bengal government holding a Durga Puja carnival in Kolkata after north Bengal was devastated by landslides, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has explained why the event could not be cancelled
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'Tariffs, Visa Rules, Betrayal': Trump Featured As 'Asura' In Bengal Durga Puja Pandal, Video Viral
A Durga Puja pandal in Baharampur, West Bengal, has portrayed US President Donald Trump as the asura or demon, sparking widespread attention. Organisers said the decision was a response to Trump's recent actions, including 50% tariff on Indian goods
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Weather Agency Predicts Rainfall During 5-Day Durga Puja Festival In West Bengal
Durga Puja festivities may get somewhat dampened as a new low pressure area likely to form over the Bay of Bengal on October 1 would bring rain in many areas during next seven days with downpour at isolated places in some districts of south Bengal
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Travelling To Kolkata For Durga Puja? Latest Travel Advisory You Cannot Miss
If you plan to travel to Kolkata, monitor official airline and railway channels for real-time information and contact your carrier or booking agent for assistance.
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Women Empowerment, Armed Forces Among Many Themes Of Kolkata Durga Puja Pandals
Tracing back to August 16, 1946, when large parts of Kolkata were engulfed in communal frenzy, residents of a south Kolkata neighbourhood stood firm to prevent troublemakers from disturbing peace in the Hindustan Park-Purna Das Road-Lake area.
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Durga Idol's Face Stolen In Bengal, Accused Tied To Pole And Thrashed
The faces of two Durga idols were allegedly stolen from a workshop of sculptor Bapi Pal and recovered from a nearby workshop of Pritam Thakur.
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Mamata Banerjee Writes Theme Song For Kolkata's Durga Puja Committee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written the lyrics of the theme song of a Durga Puja committee in Kolkata, which was sung by a state minister.
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Weather Department Forecasts Rain In West Bengal Ahead Of Durga Puja
The Meteorological Department has forecast spells of rain in Kolkata and several districts of south Bengal in the run-up to Durga Puja, the state's biggest festival.
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West Bengal's Priests, Drummers Fear Travelling To Other States For Festivities
Reports of Bengali-speaking migrants being allegedly harassed in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, and Rajasthan have cast a long shadow over the season of celebration.
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West Bengal Hikes Assistance For Durga Puja Organisers, Will Now Give Rs 85,000
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced government assistance of Rs 85,000 for each community Durga Puja organiser in the state.
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Bengal Declares Public Holiday On Ram Navami, BJP's "Blue With Rage" Jibe
Ram Navami on April 18 this year has been declared a public holiday in West Bengal. The move came "too late", said BJP, claiming Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wants to redeem her "anti-Hindu image".
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Watch: Mamata Banerjee At Durga Puja Carnival In Kolkata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was seen breaking into a dance holding an oar along with women participants at the Durga Puja Carnival in Kolkata's Red Road on Friday.
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No Rain Likely During Durga Puja Festivities In Bengal: Weather Department
With the city geared for the Durga Puja extravaganza from October 20, the Met office on Thursday said the revellers will not be troubled by rain till 'Ashtami' (the eigth day of Navratri) on October 22.
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Amit Shah To Inaugurate Durga Puja Pandal In Bengal Today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit West Bengal on Monday to inaugurate a renowned Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, party officials said.
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Man Killed Allegedly Over Why Music Was Stopped At Durga Puja Pandal
A 33-year-old man was allegedly killed in West Bengal's Nadia district over playing music at a Durga Puja pandal, police said today.
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Mamata Banerjee's 'Courtesy' Visit To Injured MP, BJP's 'No Arrest' Question
Countering BJP's criticism over the West Bengal government holding a Durga Puja carnival in Kolkata after north Bengal was devastated by landslides, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has explained why the event could not be cancelled
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'Tariffs, Visa Rules, Betrayal': Trump Featured As 'Asura' In Bengal Durga Puja Pandal, Video Viral
A Durga Puja pandal in Baharampur, West Bengal, has portrayed US President Donald Trump as the asura or demon, sparking widespread attention. Organisers said the decision was a response to Trump's recent actions, including 50% tariff on Indian goods
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Weather Agency Predicts Rainfall During 5-Day Durga Puja Festival In West Bengal
Durga Puja festivities may get somewhat dampened as a new low pressure area likely to form over the Bay of Bengal on October 1 would bring rain in many areas during next seven days with downpour at isolated places in some districts of south Bengal
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Travelling To Kolkata For Durga Puja? Latest Travel Advisory You Cannot Miss
If you plan to travel to Kolkata, monitor official airline and railway channels for real-time information and contact your carrier or booking agent for assistance.
-
Women Empowerment, Armed Forces Among Many Themes Of Kolkata Durga Puja Pandals
Tracing back to August 16, 1946, when large parts of Kolkata were engulfed in communal frenzy, residents of a south Kolkata neighbourhood stood firm to prevent troublemakers from disturbing peace in the Hindustan Park-Purna Das Road-Lake area.
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Durga Idol's Face Stolen In Bengal, Accused Tied To Pole And Thrashed
The faces of two Durga idols were allegedly stolen from a workshop of sculptor Bapi Pal and recovered from a nearby workshop of Pritam Thakur.
-
Mamata Banerjee Writes Theme Song For Kolkata's Durga Puja Committee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written the lyrics of the theme song of a Durga Puja committee in Kolkata, which was sung by a state minister.
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Weather Department Forecasts Rain In West Bengal Ahead Of Durga Puja
The Meteorological Department has forecast spells of rain in Kolkata and several districts of south Bengal in the run-up to Durga Puja, the state's biggest festival.
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West Bengal's Priests, Drummers Fear Travelling To Other States For Festivities
Reports of Bengali-speaking migrants being allegedly harassed in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, and Rajasthan have cast a long shadow over the season of celebration.
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West Bengal Hikes Assistance For Durga Puja Organisers, Will Now Give Rs 85,000
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced government assistance of Rs 85,000 for each community Durga Puja organiser in the state.
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Bengal Declares Public Holiday On Ram Navami, BJP's "Blue With Rage" Jibe
Ram Navami on April 18 this year has been declared a public holiday in West Bengal. The move came "too late", said BJP, claiming Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wants to redeem her "anti-Hindu image".
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Watch: Mamata Banerjee At Durga Puja Carnival In Kolkata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was seen breaking into a dance holding an oar along with women participants at the Durga Puja Carnival in Kolkata's Red Road on Friday.
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No Rain Likely During Durga Puja Festivities In Bengal: Weather Department
With the city geared for the Durga Puja extravaganza from October 20, the Met office on Thursday said the revellers will not be troubled by rain till 'Ashtami' (the eigth day of Navratri) on October 22.
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Amit Shah To Inaugurate Durga Puja Pandal In Bengal Today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit West Bengal on Monday to inaugurate a renowned Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, party officials said.
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Man Killed Allegedly Over Why Music Was Stopped At Durga Puja Pandal
A 33-year-old man was allegedly killed in West Bengal's Nadia district over playing music at a Durga Puja pandal, police said today.
