Remain vigilant during Diwali, Kali Puja: Suvendu tells Kolkata Police after Chorbagan tragedySuvendu Adhikari addressed the tragic stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal that resulted in 19 deaths. He highlighted the importance...
07 Nov, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Eligible CAA applicants to get citizenship by December 31: West Bengal CM Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans to expedite the citizenship application process under CAA by December 31. He hi...
06 Nov, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
Railway platform ticket sales suspended at six stations across Delhi and Ghaziabad; check the full listRailway news: Northern Railway is implementing crowd-management measures at major railway stations in Delhi-NCR during the festive season. ...
05 Nov, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
November 2026 Masik Vrat Calendar: Dates of Pradosh Vrat, Masik Shivratri, Durgashtami, Janmashtami and Sankashti ChaturthiThe November 2026 Masik Vrat calendar includes Masik Krishna Janmashtami, Shukra Pradosh Vrat, Masik Shivratri, Masik Durgashtami and Sanka...
02 Nov, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on October 31, 2026?Indian banks observe closures on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Despite holidays, digital banking remains available for cu...
31 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Durga Puja's dhak drummers preserve Bengal's intangible cultural heritage and the rhythmic traditions behind every ritualWest Bengal's dhakis preserve a generations-old rhythmic language that accompanies every Durga Puja ritual. Their distinctive drum beats ca...
31 Oct, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Chorbagan stampede: Abhishek demands arrest of top functionaries of Durga Puja committeeAbhishek Banerjee has called for the interrogation of officials from the Chorbagan Durga Puja committee. Nineteen lives were lost in a stam...
29 Oct, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Bank holiday on Karva Chauth: Are banks open or closed today on October 29, 2026?bank holiday today: Today, as the Karva Chauth festival is celebrated, banks in only one state are closed, contrasting with operations in o...
29 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed in your state today on October 26, 2026? Check RBI listDue to various holiday celebrations, bank branchesin some states will not be open today as per the Reserve Bank of India's schedule for Oct...
26 Oct, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
Protest after egg thrown near Durga idol immersion procession in HyderabadIn Hyderabad, a protest took place after an egg was thrown near a Goddess Durga idol procession. The incident happened at around 2 am, prom...
25 Oct, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Bihu troupe attacked in Assam's Sribhumi over Assamese songs; CM orders actionDuring a Durga Puja event in Sribhumi district, a Bihu troupe faced an attack from a group of individuals. The group objected to the perfor...
25 Oct, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Bengal to end extended Durga Puja holidays for govt hospital staff from 2027: State Health MinisterWest Bengal will end extended Durga Puja holidays for staff at state-run hospitals from next year and introduce duty rosters to ensure roun...
24 Oct, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Saturday bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed today on October 24, 2026?Banks across India are closed today, October 24, 2026, marking the fourth Saturday of the month. It’s advisable for customers to reschedule...
24 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
SIT chief flags narrow exits, poor lighting at puja pandalA retired judge visited the site of a tragic stampede during Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata. The incident resulted in 19 deaths and 25 ...
24 Oct, 2026, 01.24 AM IST
Kolkata stampede: Chorbagan Durga Puja treasurer held over 'pandal collapsing' announcementSanjib Raha, the treasurer of Chorbagan Durga Puja, was arrested after a stampede claimed 19 lives. He allegedly misled attendees by announ...
23 Oct, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
Vijaya Dasami/Durga Puja bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed in your state today (October 21, 2026)? Check RBI listBank holiday today: Bank branches will be closed on October 21, 2026, in several Indian states for Vijaya Dasami festivals. Customers are a...
21 Oct, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Dussehra Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed in your state today (October 20, 2026)?Bank holiday today: On October 20, 2026, banks in many Indian states will be closed for Dussehra and other festivals. Meanwhile, Sikkim and...
20 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST