Kolkata's Durga Puja accorded UNESCO heritage status
"Durga Puja in Kolkata has just been inscribed on the intangible heritage list. Congratulations India," the UN agency posted on Twitter.
Dec 15, 2021, 19:11 PM IST
Containment zones back in West Bengal as COVID-19 cases surge after Durga puja
On Sunday, West Bengal registered 10 fresh fatalities due to coronavirus, two less than what the figure was on Saturday. The new deaths took the toll to 19,055 while the state's caseload has gone up to 15,86,455 on Sunday.
Oct 25, 2021, 10:38 AM IST
Bangladesh violence: Key suspect held for triggering attacks on Hindus, to be probed by security agencies
Prime suspect Iqbal Hossain is accused of keeping the Holy Quran at a Durga Puja venue, triggering violence in Comilla and other places.
Oct 22, 2021, 15:28 PM IST
Bangladesh violence: Death toll rises to 5 after another man succumbs to injuries
The total number of deaths from the incident now stands at five, confirmed Md Harunur Rashid, officer-in-charge of Hajiganj Police Station.
Oct 20, 2021, 06:47 AM IST
Bangladesh police arrest about 450 people over violence against Hindus
Authorities have filed 71 cases in connection with the violence during the Hindu festival of Durga Puja, a Bangladesh police spokesman said.
Oct 19, 2021, 15:17 PM IST
After Chhattisgarh, speeding car mows down devotees at Durga procession in MP - Watch
Police are trying to identify the accused with the help of CCTV footage and some videos shot by the devotees.
Oct 17, 2021, 13:49 PM IST
Jashpur incident accused arrested unlike in Lakhimpur violence case: Baghel slams Yogi
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel slammed his Uttar Pradesh counterpart on the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case while highlighting that the persons behind the Jashpur incident were already in police custody.
Oct 16, 2021, 09:08 AM IST
Four killed, 15 injured as speeding car rams Durga immersion procession in Chhattisgarh
"Four people have died and more than 15 are critically injured. Of them, around 8-9 have received serious injuries. The number of fatalities may increase," said a police officer present at the spot.
Oct 15, 2021, 21:27 PM IST
Chhattisgarh: One killed, 16 injured as speeding car runs into Durga immersion procession
The incident took place when residents of Bazarpara locality had taken out procession for the immersion of Goddess Durga idols, an official said.
Oct 15, 2021, 19:20 PM IST
India calls Durga puja violence in Bangladesh ‘disturbing', MEA says, 'in touch with authorities'
Communal violence broke out in several places in Bangladesh on Wednesday after news broke on social media about the alleged desecration of the Holy Quran at a Durga Puja venue.
Oct 15, 2021, 07:38 AM IST
Communal violence during Durga Puja celebrations in Bangladesh; 3 killed, 60 injured
The communal violence too place on Wednesday when the Hindu devotees were celebrating Durga Puja.
Oct 14, 2021, 17:12 PM IST
Maha Navami 2021: Sudarsan Pattnaik creates magnificent sand artwork of Maa Durga with vegetables!
Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik unveiled his artwork on Maa Durga on Twitter on the occasion of Maha Navami 2021.
Oct 14, 2021, 16:41 PM IST
A glimpse of vibrant Durga Puja, Navratri festivities across the nation on Maha Navami 2021 - In Pics
Take a look at how Indians celebrated the auspicious occasion of Maha Navami with Durga Puja and Navratri festivities.
Oct 14, 2021, 13:31 PM IST
Delhi govt bans idol immersion at public places including Yamuna river, asks people to immerse idols at home in buckets
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee in its notification said, “Idol Immersions shall not be allowed during the forthcoming Durga Puja in any public place including river Yamuna or any other Water Body/Public Place/Ponds, Ghats."
Oct 14, 2021, 11:53 AM IST
India worships 'Maa Durga' on occasion of Mahanavami
The country is celebrating the festival of Mahanavami today, on this occasion nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped.
Oct 14, 2021, 11:02 AM IST
Navratri 2021, Day 9: Worship Maa Siddhidhatri for wish fulfillment on Navmi, chant her mantras!
On the 9th Day of Navratri, i.e on Navmi, Maa Siddhidhatri is worshipped by devotees.
Oct 14, 2021, 07:52 AM IST
On Durga Ashtami, Sushmita Sen reveals why she often says 'Dugga Dugga'
If you are actor Sushmita Sen`s fan, then you definitely have an idea about her love for the Bengali phrase 'Dugga Dugga'.
Oct 13, 2021, 19:44 PM IST
On Maha Ashtami, Sudarsan Pattnaik creates breathtaking Maa Durga sand art using seashells at beach - Watch
The festival of Durga Puja and Navratri coincide in the month of September-October usually, each year.
Oct 13, 2021, 16:42 PM IST
Navratri Maha Ashtami 2021: Worship of Mother 'Shakti' across country
With India's vaccination pace picking up, the five-day Durga Puja celebrations began this week in Bengal, Delhi and other parts of the country. Grand pandals, beautiful idols, and revelers in colourful outfits with masks on - vivid pictures capture the festive vibes.
Oct 13, 2021, 15:26 PM IST
Durga Puja 2021: Kajol, mom Tanuja and sister Tanishaa Mukerji seek Devi's blessings on Maha Ashtami, Mouni Roy also spotted - In Pics
Kajol was accompanied by veteran actress and mother Tanuja, sister Tanishaa Mukerji. The trio sought Devi's blessings and posed for clicks as well.
Oct 13, 2021, 15:03 PM IST
