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'Pandal Collapsing' Announcement Caused Panic: Eyewitness On Kolkata Stampede
Eyewitnesses said the loudspeaker announcement came just as pushing and shoving began at the pandal amid a sudden rain
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Announcement Before Deadly Kolkata Stampede Caught On Video: 'Open The Gates', 'Pandal Is Collapsing'
Videos from Kolkata's Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal show panic after an announcement warned, "Pandal is collapsing", before a stampede killed 19 people and injured 25.
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Bengal Spends Crores On Durga Puja Pandals, But What About Crowd Safety?
The stampede occurred around 7:40 pm near the pandal's exit gate as heavy rain and a large crowd created chaotic conditions. Eight of the injured were reported to be in critical condition.
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Amit Shah Visits Kolkata Hospital, Meets Durga Puja Pandal Stampede Victims
At least 19 people died, and 25 were injured in the stampede at Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata following a crowd surge amid rain on Saturday evening.
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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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Darkness, Rush, And An Announcement: What Led To Deadly Kolkata Stampede
The stampede broke out at the exit gate of the Chorebagan Sarbojanin Puja Pandal in Kolkata.
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Atleast 18 Dead, 35 Injured In Stampede-Like Chaos At Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal
PM Modi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the kin of deceased. West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has ordered a probe into the incident. Disaster management personnel have been deployed at the site.
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Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: Examining CCTV, Won't Spare Anyone, Says Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Health Minister Saradwat Mukherjee and senior officials rushed to the hospital.
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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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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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Kolkata's Durga Puja 2025 Guide: Where To Go, What To Eat, And How To Celebrate
With over 3,000 pandals, each telling a story through art, architecture, and tradition, the festival can be overwhelming, especially for first-time visitors. But we've got you covered.
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From Kolkata To Mumbai, 5 Places To Visit For Their Famous Pandals For Durga Puja 2024
Check out these five places to visit for the best Durga Puja pandals one should not miss to witness the beauty of the festivities
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"Truly Iconic": Viral Video Shows Metro-Themed Durga Puja Pandal In Kolkata
A video circulating on social media shows people entering the intricate metro-themed pandal, complete with escalators.
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Durga Puja 2024: A Look At Kolkata's Most Creative Pandals
This year, Kolkata's Durga Puja pandals have outdone themselves with innovative themes, breathtaking artistry and attention to detail.
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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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'Pandal Collapsing' Announcement Caused Panic: Eyewitness On Kolkata Stampede
Eyewitnesses said the loudspeaker announcement came just as pushing and shoving began at the pandal amid a sudden rain
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Announcement Before Deadly Kolkata Stampede Caught On Video: 'Open The Gates', 'Pandal Is Collapsing'
Videos from Kolkata's Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal show panic after an announcement warned, "Pandal is collapsing", before a stampede killed 19 people and injured 25.
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Bengal Spends Crores On Durga Puja Pandals, But What About Crowd Safety?
The stampede occurred around 7:40 pm near the pandal's exit gate as heavy rain and a large crowd created chaotic conditions. Eight of the injured were reported to be in critical condition.
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Amit Shah Visits Kolkata Hospital, Meets Durga Puja Pandal Stampede Victims
At least 19 people died, and 25 were injured in the stampede at Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata following a crowd surge amid rain on Saturday evening.
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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.
-
Darkness, Rush, And An Announcement: What Led To Deadly Kolkata Stampede
The stampede broke out at the exit gate of the Chorebagan Sarbojanin Puja Pandal in Kolkata.
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Atleast 18 Dead, 35 Injured In Stampede-Like Chaos At Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal
PM Modi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the kin of deceased. West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has ordered a probe into the incident. Disaster management personnel have been deployed at the site.
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Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: Examining CCTV, Won't Spare Anyone, Says Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Health Minister Saradwat Mukherjee and senior officials rushed to the hospital.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Kolkata's Durga Puja 2025 Guide: Where To Go, What To Eat, And How To Celebrate
With over 3,000 pandals, each telling a story through art, architecture, and tradition, the festival can be overwhelming, especially for first-time visitors. But we've got you covered.
-
From Kolkata To Mumbai, 5 Places To Visit For Their Famous Pandals For Durga Puja 2024
Check out these five places to visit for the best Durga Puja pandals one should not miss to witness the beauty of the festivities
-
"Truly Iconic": Viral Video Shows Metro-Themed Durga Puja Pandal In Kolkata
A video circulating on social media shows people entering the intricate metro-themed pandal, complete with escalators.
-
Durga Puja 2024: A Look At Kolkata's Most Creative Pandals
This year, Kolkata's Durga Puja pandals have outdone themselves with innovative themes, breathtaking artistry and attention to detail.
-
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.
