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October 13, 2026 7:07 PM

Assam tea workers to get special 20 pc bonus ahead of Durga Puja: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced a special bonus of 20 per cent for tea garden workers across more than 800 tea estates in the state ahead of Durga Puja, describing the initiative as a festive gift for the tea community. In a post on social media platform X, CM Sarma said the bonus would help tea workers celebrate the festival with their families and participate in the festivities during the Navratri and Durga Puja period. “On the sacred occasion of Navratri, a g...

October 10, 2026 11:40 AM

PM Modi, Amit Shah extend Mahalaya greetings, pray for happiness and prosperity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Saturday extended greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya, wishing happiness, peace, good health and prosperity for all. Prime Minister Modi conveyed his wishes through a post on X, expressing hope that the blessings of Maa Durga would fill society with happiness, compassion and hope. “Shubho Mahalaya! We seek the blessings of Maa Durga. May the blessings fill our socie...

September 30, 2026 2:59 PM

Kolkata Metro Rail to operate additional services ahead of Durga Puja

Kolkata Metro Railway on Tuesday said it will operate additional services on Saturdays and Sundays in the run-up to Durga Puja for the benefit of the commuters. The additional services will be available on Blue and Green Lines on October 3, 4, 10 and 11, the Metro Railway said in a statement. On Saturdays, October 3 and 10, Metro Railway will run 272 services instead of 252 on the Blue Line. Along the Green Line, Metro Railway will run 236 services (118 UP and 118 DN) instead of 212 services ...

October 3, 2025 10:59 AM

Eleven killed as tractor-trolley overturns during Durga immersion in Madhya Pradesh; PM Modi announces ex-gratia relief

Eleven people were killed and three others injured after a tractor-trolley carrying devotees overturned during a Durga idol immersion in Madhya Pradesh’s Khandwa district on Thursday. The bodies of all 11 victims have been recovered and sent for post-mortem, Khandwa Collector Rishav Gupta said Of the three injured, two are reported to be out of danger, while one remains in serious condition and is undergoing treatment. According to Gupta, the victims were part of a group from Ra...

October 1, 2025 9:31 AM

Durga Puja festivities bring Agartala alive

The spirit of Durga Puja has gripped Agartala with full fervour, turning the capital city into a hub of colour, culture, and celebration. Often considered the second city after Kolkata in hosting Durga Puja on such a grand scale, Agartala has been drawing lakhs of visitors from across the Northeast and other parts of the country. From the city centre to suburban areas, pandals with elaborate themes and giant idols have become major attractions. Many structures this year showcase themes of patri...

September 30, 2025 10:06 PM

PM Modi joins Durga Puja celebrations at Delhi’s Chittaranjan Park

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday evening participated in the Durga Puja festivities at Chittaranjan Park (CR Park), popularly known as Delhi’s “mini Bengal,” on the auspicious occasion of Maha Ashtami. The Prime Minister offered prayers at the Kali Mandir around sandhikaal - the sacred juncture between Ashtami and Navami, believed to be the moment Goddess Chamunda manifested to slay demons Chanda and Munda. He also performed sandhya aarti of Maa Durga at the pandal set up by the CR...

September 30, 2025 3:55 PM

Durga Puja 2025: Chittaranjan Park Durga Pandal inspired by Satyajit Ray’s ‘Sonar Kella’

While every Durga Puja pandal puja showcases devotion and creativity, the thematic decorations at CR in Delhi have drawn particular attention. The Chittaranjan Park Durga Puja committee here has blended tradition with cinematic brilliance this year, unveiling a Durga Puja pandal inspired by Satyajit Ray’s iconic film 'Sonar Kella'. The celebration coincides with the committee’s 50th anniversary of constructing grand Durga pandals, making the occasion even more special. For its pandal in K-B...

September 29, 2025 9:29 PM

President Murmu extends greetings on eve of Durga Puja

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conveyed her greetings to all citizens on the eve of Durga Puja, extending her best wishes to Indians both within the country and abroad. In her message, the President said that Durga Puja reflects India’s rich culture, faith, and spiritual heritage. She highlighted that worshipping Maa Durga in her nine forms serves not only as a path to spiritual purification but also inspires people to uphold truth, justice, and compassion. The festival, she added, promot...

September 21, 2025 10:52 AM

‘May our lives be filled with light and purpose’: PM Modi extends Mahalaya greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted people on the occasion of Mahalaya, which marks the beginning of Durga Puja festivities. “Wishing you all Shubho Mahalaya! As the sacred days of Durga Puja draw near, may our lives be filled with light and purpose. May the divine blessings of Maa Durga bring unwavering strength, lasting joy and wonderful health,” the Prime Minister said in a post on X. Mahalaya is observed at the conclusion of Shradh or Pitru Paksha, a 16-day period when Hindu...