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Trinamool vs BJP Over Rs 1,670-Crore Bridge In Bengal's Sagar Island
The annual Gangasagar Mela, the world's second-largest human congregation after the Kumbh mela, has become the latest political flashpoint between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the BJP in Bengal.
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Indian Woman Found In Bangladesh 20 Years After Going Missing At Bengal Fair
A woman from Madhya Pradesh, presumed missing at the Gangasagar Mela in West Bengal nearly 20 years ago, has been traced to Bangladesh. Efforts are now underway to bring her back to India and reunite her with her family.
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Gangasagar Mela "Much Bigger Than Maha Kumbh": Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday claimed that Gangasagar Mela is "bigger than Kumbh Mela" and thus the Centre should accord national fair status to it.
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Centre Supports Kumbh Mela But Not Gangasagar Mela: Mamata Banerjee
Asserting that over one crore pilgrims visit Gangasagar Mela each year, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday demanded that the Centre declare the religious congregation as a national fair.
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Watch: 175 Gangasagar Pilgrims Stranded In Sea Amid Dense Fog Rescued
The Indian Coast Guard today rescued about 175 pilgrims in West Bengal who had been stranded in the sea since last night.
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How India-Bangladesh Rail Link Will Cut Short Agartala-Kolkata Journey
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday jointly inaugurated three projects via virtual mode, including a key rail link between Tripura's Nischintapur and Gangasagar in Bangladesh.
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PM Modi, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Jointly Inaugurate 3 Development Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina today jointly inaugurated three projects via virtual mode, including a key rail link between Tripura's Nischintapur and Gangasagar in the neighbouring country.
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Coast Guard Rescues 511 Pilgrims Stranded At Sea
The Indian Coast Guard rescued about 511 pilgrims of Gangasagar Mela stranded at sea in two different ferries, off Kakdwip in West Bengal on Monday.
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Watch: 600 Gangasagar Pilgrims Stranded In Ocean, Rescue On
About 600 pilgrims stranded in the ocean in West Bengal since last night are being rescued, officials have said.
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Ganga Aarti Event Not Allowed By Cops, BJP Stages Protest In Kolkata
The West Bengal BJP on Tuesday was denied permission by police to organise Ganga Aarti programme on the occasion of the Gangasagar mela starting in the state later this week, following which they staged a protest in the Babughat area of the city.
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All Help For Kumbh Mela, None For Bengal's Gangasagar: Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Gangasagar Mela, one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Hinduism, is not getting support from the centre.
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"Don't Want To Presume...": Mamata Banerjee On Bengal's Covid Readiness
Gangasagar Mela (January 8-17) will go ahead, and precautions will be taken if there are cases of coronavirus infection, says Chief Minister
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Mamata Banerjee Chairs Meet On Gangasagar Preps, E-Snaan From This year
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee chaired a high-level meeting today to oversee preparations for next year's Ganga Sagar Mela. Bigger crowds expected this time compared to a dip in numbers over the last couple of years due to Covid.
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Drones Spray Ganga Water To Reduce Crowding, Lakhs Gather In Bengal
Drones sprayed holy water from the Ganga on thousands of Hindu pilgrims on Friday to reduce crowding during a massive festival being held despite soaring Covid cases in the country.
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Lakhs Congregate In Bengal For Gangasagar Mela As Covid Cases Surge
As Makar Sankranti celebrations commence, lakhs of devotees are seen taking part in the Gangasagar Mela in West Bengal's Sagar Island, even as Covid cases surge in the eastern state amid the country's third Omicron-driven wave.
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Trinamool vs BJP Over Rs 1,670-Crore Bridge In Bengal's Sagar Island
The annual Gangasagar Mela, the world's second-largest human congregation after the Kumbh mela, has become the latest political flashpoint between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the BJP in Bengal.
-
Indian Woman Found In Bangladesh 20 Years After Going Missing At Bengal Fair
A woman from Madhya Pradesh, presumed missing at the Gangasagar Mela in West Bengal nearly 20 years ago, has been traced to Bangladesh. Efforts are now underway to bring her back to India and reunite her with her family.
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Gangasagar Mela "Much Bigger Than Maha Kumbh": Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday claimed that Gangasagar Mela is "bigger than Kumbh Mela" and thus the Centre should accord national fair status to it.
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Centre Supports Kumbh Mela But Not Gangasagar Mela: Mamata Banerjee
Asserting that over one crore pilgrims visit Gangasagar Mela each year, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday demanded that the Centre declare the religious congregation as a national fair.
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Watch: 175 Gangasagar Pilgrims Stranded In Sea Amid Dense Fog Rescued
The Indian Coast Guard today rescued about 175 pilgrims in West Bengal who had been stranded in the sea since last night.
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How India-Bangladesh Rail Link Will Cut Short Agartala-Kolkata Journey
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday jointly inaugurated three projects via virtual mode, including a key rail link between Tripura's Nischintapur and Gangasagar in Bangladesh.
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PM Modi, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Jointly Inaugurate 3 Development Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina today jointly inaugurated three projects via virtual mode, including a key rail link between Tripura's Nischintapur and Gangasagar in the neighbouring country.
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Coast Guard Rescues 511 Pilgrims Stranded At Sea
The Indian Coast Guard rescued about 511 pilgrims of Gangasagar Mela stranded at sea in two different ferries, off Kakdwip in West Bengal on Monday.
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Watch: 600 Gangasagar Pilgrims Stranded In Ocean, Rescue On
About 600 pilgrims stranded in the ocean in West Bengal since last night are being rescued, officials have said.
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Ganga Aarti Event Not Allowed By Cops, BJP Stages Protest In Kolkata
The West Bengal BJP on Tuesday was denied permission by police to organise Ganga Aarti programme on the occasion of the Gangasagar mela starting in the state later this week, following which they staged a protest in the Babughat area of the city.
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All Help For Kumbh Mela, None For Bengal's Gangasagar: Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Gangasagar Mela, one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Hinduism, is not getting support from the centre.
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"Don't Want To Presume...": Mamata Banerjee On Bengal's Covid Readiness
Gangasagar Mela (January 8-17) will go ahead, and precautions will be taken if there are cases of coronavirus infection, says Chief Minister
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Mamata Banerjee Chairs Meet On Gangasagar Preps, E-Snaan From This year
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee chaired a high-level meeting today to oversee preparations for next year's Ganga Sagar Mela. Bigger crowds expected this time compared to a dip in numbers over the last couple of years due to Covid.
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Drones Spray Ganga Water To Reduce Crowding, Lakhs Gather In Bengal
Drones sprayed holy water from the Ganga on thousands of Hindu pilgrims on Friday to reduce crowding during a massive festival being held despite soaring Covid cases in the country.
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Lakhs Congregate In Bengal For Gangasagar Mela As Covid Cases Surge
As Makar Sankranti celebrations commence, lakhs of devotees are seen taking part in the Gangasagar Mela in West Bengal's Sagar Island, even as Covid cases surge in the eastern state amid the country's third Omicron-driven wave.
