Durga Puja 2025 brought a welcome windfall for Kolkata’s malls and food and beverage sector, as footfall surged despite persistent rain throughout the festivities. Kolkata’s Puja economy, pegged at ...

Durga Puja is one of the largest festivals in the Indian province of West Bengal, but is also celebrated across India, Bangladesh and Nepal. Hosted by the Cairns Bongo Group, the local event attracted ...

Cuttack city remains under a 36-hour curfew following clashes during a Durga Puja immersion procession, sparked by objections to loud music. Internet services are suspended, and police are on high ...

Tensions have gripped Odisha's Cuttack city following violent clashes during a Durga Puja idol immersion procession. The state government has imposed stringent restrictions, including a curfew and ...

Sitting atop her lion, the Hindu goddess Durga wields a celestial weapon in each of her 10 hands. But her target isn’t the usual demon of deceit, Mahishasura. She’s taking aim at a different perceived ...

BHUBANESWAR: A 36-hour curfew and internet suspension that was imposed after a Durga Puja procession and a Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) rally turned violent in Dargha Bazar area of Cuttack remained ...

While North Bengal grappled with devastating floods and landslides, Kolkata hosted its dazzling Durga Puja carnival. This juxtaposition highlights Bengal's unique economic reality, where faith and ...

Police seen using tear gas to disperse people after a clash between two groups over Durga Puja immersion late last night on Sunday. (ANI) Odisha‘s Cuttack saw violent clashes escalate on Sunday after ...

Banks in Agartala and Kolkata will be closed today, October 6, for Laxmi Puja. There are multiple bank holidays this week, due to regional celebrations and RBI mandates.(Pixabay) Bank holiday today: ...

As Diwali 2025 draws near, houses burst into life with flickering diyas, rangoli patterns, and the scent of festive sweets in the air. Alongside the dazzling lights and celebrations, one of the most ...

West Bengal's picturesque Darjeeling on Sunday saw one of the worst landslides in a decade triggered by relentless rainfall hit the hill district and adjoining Jalpaiguri, killing at least 23 people ...