Hyderabad: BJP leader Madhavi Latha detained during protest over alleged vandalism of Muthyalamma TempleHyderabad police detained BJP leader Madhavi Latha and others for protesting the alleged vandalism of the Muthyalamma temple in Secunderaba...
14 Oct, 2024, 05.38 PM IST
Bahraich Durga Puja Violence: What happened in the UP town that led to clashes between two communitiesA young man died in gunfire during a clash over DJ music at a Durga idol immersion in Bahraich. The conflict escalated to stone-pelting and...
14 Oct, 2024, 01.58 PM IST
Union Minister Kishan Reddy visits Hyderabad's Muthyalamma temple after alleged 'vandalisation'Union Minister G Kishan Reddy visited Secunderabad's Muthyalamma temple following the alleged vandalism of the idol by a person from the Mu...
14 Oct, 2024, 01.46 PM IST
Kolkata Doctor Case: HC seeks clarity on CPI(M) rally permission after police ban protests for 60 daysThe Calcutta High Court has asked the West Bengal government to clarify its stance on allowing a rally by the CPI(M) youth wings at Esplana...
27 Sep, 2024, 05.16 PM IST
RG Kar issue, burning of 'Sati' to feature in Durga Puja marquees in KolkataThis year's Durga Puja in Kolkata will feature themes like 'Sati-daha' and Ajanta Cave's artworks. Some organizers will highlight social is...
18 Sep, 2024, 02.37 PM IST
Tribals beaten up for photographing Durga idol in J'khand village: PoliceThe incident occurred at Palhe village, about 210 km from the state capital Ranchi, on October 6, police said. The five men, in the age gro...
10 Oct, 2022, 09.30 PM IST
95 Durga puja tableaux showcased in Kolkata as a salutation to unesco tagTrinamool state spokesperson Kunal Ghosh countered the opposition's claim and said: "Malbazar is definitely an unfortunate incident and we ...
09 Oct, 2022, 11.26 PM IST
Mahatma Gandhi 'lookalike' as asura: Why Kolkata pandal in troubleAs photos of the Durga Puja pandal went viral on social media, Kolkata Police reportedly told the organisers to change the appearance of th...
03 Oct, 2022, 03.38 PM IST
Idol makers, mandap decorators back in vogue after muted demand during Covid yearsAcross India’s 1000 towns and cities, demand for a wide range of festival services like idol makers, mandap decorators, sweet shops, flower...
14 Sep, 2022, 02.37 PM IST
ISKCON V-P writes to UN protesting against attack on devotees in Bangladesh“Our ISKCON temple was completely vandalized and many portions have been completely burnt. All our deities have been broken. Altogether 150...
16 Oct, 2021, 07.59 PM IST
Why states should replicate Bengal’s burst of Pujo-related wealth creationPrior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the visitor economy around Durga pujo in West Bengal witnessed a significant influx of international touris...
10 Oct, 2021, 10.36 AM IST
Uncertainty over Durga Puja in Darjeeling hillsThe indefinite shutdown in the hills, which started on June 15 over the demand of separate state of Gorkhaland, entered its 74th day today.
27 Aug, 2017, 10.16 AM IST
Communal clashes hit Bengal's festive moodRSS' activities intensified after the government issued a directive that there would be no immersion after 4 pm on October 11 and the next ...
17 Oct, 2016, 10.55 AM IST
Congress MP demands inquiry into Kolkata's Deshapriya Park Puja issuePradip Bhattacharya demanded an inquiry into the issue of Deshapriya Park Puja, where police has "permanently" stopped the entry of people.
20 Oct, 2015, 02.01 PM IST
- Rivers bear brunt of idol immersion
Water pollution norms go for a toss when hundreds of idols are immersed in different water bodies during the festive season every year.
02 Oct, 2014, 11.28 AM IST
- Probe demanded into mysterious death of Assam university student
Representations from various organisations, student and youth bodies have also been submitted to the authorities for necessary action.
29 Dec, 2012, 03.49 PM IST
- Popular Indian idols sport 'Made in China' tags
Chinese-made idols of Hindu gods and goddesses are flooding Indian markets, especially during festivals like Diwali, Durga Puja and Ganesh ...
23 Oct, 2006, 01.57 AM IST