#durga-puja
Shashwat Puja to model pandal on Dakshineshwar Kali temple
Shashwat Durga Puja in Lucknow to feature a Dakshineshwar Kali Temple replica pandal with a 7-ft idol, Oct 15–20, plus stalls, bhog and cultural shows.
Free School St fire: C Kol hotels, guest houses unlikely to open before puja
Kolkata hotels and guest houses shut after the Free School Street fire may not reopen before Durga Puja as KMC’s fire safety audit covers only 25–30% of 4,000 sites.
High Ticket Prices, Festivities Blamed For Poor Attendance At India-Brazil Match
A football friendly match between India and Brazil, featuring star player Vinicius Jr, saw a surprisingly low attendance at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium. High ticket prices and the ongoing Durga Puja festival are cited as the primary reasons for the subdued re…
PMC readies immersion sites ahead of Durga Puja
Patna Municipal Corporation to build four temporary immersion ponds and renovate sites ahead of Durga Puja, with barricading, lighting and safety measures.
Before Durga Puja, security measures at 7 districts reviewed
IG North Chhotanagpur reviewed Durga Puja security in 7 districts, directing SPs on deployment, crowd control, traffic, surveillance and crime action.
Suvendu announces ration ‘festival package’
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces Durga Puja festival ration package: 50% subsidy on flour, sugar, suji for 2 crore families; Rs 150 crore allocated.
Bengali Club Durga Puja 2026 to roll out a grand tribute to Uttam Kumar
The Bengali Club & Youngmen's Association in Lucknow is gearing up for an exciting 112th Durga Puja celebration from October 16 to 20. In a special tribute for Uttam Kumar's birth centenary, a dance troupe from Kolkata will present captivating Bengali choreog…
Bangladesh extends official Durga Puja holidays to 3 days, steps up security
DHAKA: Bangladesh govt has extended the official Durga Puja holidays to three days in response to a longstanding demand of the Hindu community as well as
Gold and silver price today, Oct 3: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver in your city ahead of Durga Puja
Gold and silver prices remained stable on October 3 in India, with slight fluctuations in both 24 and 22-karat gold rates. The MCX was closed, and gold traded above ₹1.49 lakh, with silver prices reaching ₹226,590/kg according to the IBA.
2 Wks To Puja, Kumartuli Makes Most Of Dry Spell
Kolkata’s Kumartuli artisans ramp up Durga idol making as a five-day dry spell follows rain delays; with Puja two weeks away, deliveries start soon.
Ranchi administration issues safety guidelines for puja pandals
Ranchi administration issues Durga Puja safety guidelines after pैंडल inspections: separate entry/exit, CCTV, fire safety, safe wiring, trained volunteers, share emergency contacts.