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19 Deaths Raise Questions Over Durga Puja Crowd Management In Kolkata
The tragedy has also sparked concerns over possible lapses in coordination between the administration and the puja organisers at Chorbagan, one of the city's popular Durga Puja venues.
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'Pandal Is Collapsing': On Camera, Kolkata Puja Crowd Scrambles, Then An Announcement
People inside the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal were hesitant to exit as it started raining, while those outside the entry gates grew impatient, videos show.
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Post-Stampede Caution: Big-Ticket Durga Puja Pandals Halt Entry In Kolkata And Salt Lake
Kolkata authorities instructed major Durga Puja organizers to halt entry if overcrowding occurs. Calling it a temporary safety measure, officials will review the situation before deciding on Sunday restrictions.
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Major Kolkata Durga Puja Pandals Shut Temporarily After Stampede Kills 19
Organisers of the Santosh Mitra Square Puja restricted entry of visitors to the pandal for the time being, puja committee president Sajal Ghosh said.
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The Invisible Heroes Behind Kolkata's Durga Puja
The Adani Durga Puja preview extended support to eight shortlisted puja pandals across Kolkata to fund artists behind the masterpieces that become landmarks during the pujo.
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US Envoy Sergio Gor Visits Kolkata Pandals, Says He Can See Why Durga Puja Is Special
Sharing his experience, Sergio Gor said he was happy to be back in Kolkata.
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Durga Puja 2026: Kolkata Metro Extends Services Till 4 AM Across Key Routes
Kolkata Metro will run special overnight trains on five lines from October 15 to 21 to ease Durga Puja travel for commuters and devotees.
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Kolkata Markets See Shopping Rush, Pandal Preparations As Durga Puja Nears
Kolkata Police have had to implement special measures to manage the crowds of pedestrians across different markets.
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Kumortuli Ghat: Crucial Restoration For Kolkata's Evergreen Potters' Lane
Durga Puja is not just the largest festival of West Bengal. It is also a citywide exhibition of art - through resplendent idols, spectacular pandals and dazzling display of lights - drawing millions of visitors.
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Kolkata Metro Launches Tourist Smart Cards And Special Services For Durga Puja Rush
Kolkata Metro: Tourist Smart Card holders can enjoy unlimited metro rides for three days for a fixed price of Rs 250 and Rs 550 for five days.
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NDTV Visits Flurys Kolkata To See Special Maa Durga Idol Made With Chocolate For Durga Puja
Flurys has created a figure of Maa Durga out of chocolate. The gorgeous idol is 4.5 feet tall and weighs about 55 kilos.
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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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Kolkata Dura Puja Committees Focus On Social Issues To Spread Awareness
From the daily struggles of autorickshaw drivers to trafficking and abuse of women to blatant use of child labour in hotels, Durga puja committees in Kolkata have highlighted different social issues to generate awareness among people.
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A First: Kolkata Puja, 190 Years Old, Immerses 'Durga' In Artificial Tank
In a bid to curb pollution, the idol of a 190-year-old Durga Puja was immersed in an artificial tank instead of a water body, setting a new trend among the 'Bonedi Baris' of Kolkata.
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Mahatma Gandhi As Demon In Kolkata Puja? Right Wing Group's Bizarre Reply
Durga Puja, one of the most inclusive festivals of Bengal, saw a kerbside pandal attempting to introduce an incongruous note this year.
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19 Deaths Raise Questions Over Durga Puja Crowd Management In Kolkata
The tragedy has also sparked concerns over possible lapses in coordination between the administration and the puja organisers at Chorbagan, one of the city's popular Durga Puja venues.
-
'Pandal Is Collapsing': On Camera, Kolkata Puja Crowd Scrambles, Then An Announcement
People inside the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal were hesitant to exit as it started raining, while those outside the entry gates grew impatient, videos show.
-
Post-Stampede Caution: Big-Ticket Durga Puja Pandals Halt Entry In Kolkata And Salt Lake
Kolkata authorities instructed major Durga Puja organizers to halt entry if overcrowding occurs. Calling it a temporary safety measure, officials will review the situation before deciding on Sunday restrictions.
-
Major Kolkata Durga Puja Pandals Shut Temporarily After Stampede Kills 19
Organisers of the Santosh Mitra Square Puja restricted entry of visitors to the pandal for the time being, puja committee president Sajal Ghosh said.
-
The Invisible Heroes Behind Kolkata's Durga Puja
The Adani Durga Puja preview extended support to eight shortlisted puja pandals across Kolkata to fund artists behind the masterpieces that become landmarks during the pujo.
-
US Envoy Sergio Gor Visits Kolkata Pandals, Says He Can See Why Durga Puja Is Special
Sharing his experience, Sergio Gor said he was happy to be back in Kolkata.
-
Durga Puja 2026: Kolkata Metro Extends Services Till 4 AM Across Key Routes
Kolkata Metro will run special overnight trains on five lines from October 15 to 21 to ease Durga Puja travel for commuters and devotees.
-
Kolkata Markets See Shopping Rush, Pandal Preparations As Durga Puja Nears
Kolkata Police have had to implement special measures to manage the crowds of pedestrians across different markets.
-
Kumortuli Ghat: Crucial Restoration For Kolkata's Evergreen Potters' Lane
Durga Puja is not just the largest festival of West Bengal. It is also a citywide exhibition of art - through resplendent idols, spectacular pandals and dazzling display of lights - drawing millions of visitors.
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Kolkata Metro Launches Tourist Smart Cards And Special Services For Durga Puja Rush
Kolkata Metro: Tourist Smart Card holders can enjoy unlimited metro rides for three days for a fixed price of Rs 250 and Rs 550 for five days.
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NDTV Visits Flurys Kolkata To See Special Maa Durga Idol Made With Chocolate For Durga Puja
Flurys has created a figure of Maa Durga out of chocolate. The gorgeous idol is 4.5 feet tall and weighs about 55 kilos.
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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.
-
Kolkata Dura Puja Committees Focus On Social Issues To Spread Awareness
From the daily struggles of autorickshaw drivers to trafficking and abuse of women to blatant use of child labour in hotels, Durga puja committees in Kolkata have highlighted different social issues to generate awareness among people.
-
A First: Kolkata Puja, 190 Years Old, Immerses 'Durga' In Artificial Tank
In a bid to curb pollution, the idol of a 190-year-old Durga Puja was immersed in an artificial tank instead of a water body, setting a new trend among the 'Bonedi Baris' of Kolkata.
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Mahatma Gandhi As Demon In Kolkata Puja? Right Wing Group's Bizarre Reply
Durga Puja, one of the most inclusive festivals of Bengal, saw a kerbside pandal attempting to introduce an incongruous note this year.
