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IndiGo To Hold Cultural Programmes At Airports During Durga Puja
IndiGo has announced to dedicate October 21 to October 27 for Durga Puja celebrations. Reportedly, the airlines will hold cultural programmes like Dhunuchi dance, Alpona design, and Sindoor Khela at six airports - Kolkata, Silchar, Guwahati, Bagdogra, Agartala and Jorhat. The celebrations are a part of the company's 'India by IngiGo' campaign. Also, the flights from Kolkata will be serving "special Bengali food". The company's staff will wear… read-more
Tags: IndiGo, Durga Puja, Airports, celebrations
Courtesy: Outlook
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IMD Says Heavy Rainfall Expected In Bengal, Andhra, Odisha, Northeast
The Indian Meteorological Department has forecasted of heavy downpour in West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and the northeast till October 24. Reportedly, the maximum intensity of the rainfall can be recorded on October 22 and 23. The department has cited formation of low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal as the reason. It has also asked fishermen to steer clear of the sea until October 24.
Tags: West Bengal, heavy rains, IMD, Durga Puja
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Bengal: Arrangements Made To Live Stream PM Modi's Address In Puja Pandals
As a part of BJP's strategy for Bengal Assembly elections 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Maha Sashti' address will be live-streamed at puja pandals in West Bengal. Reportedly, the address will be live-streamed at Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) in Salt Lake as well where BJP Mahila Morcha will organise the festival. BJP's state vice-president Partap Banerjee informed that the names of 10 puja pandals will be confirmed soon.
Tags: West Bengal, Durga Puja, Narendra Modi
Courtesy: The Economic Times
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Bengal: Durga Puja Clubs Ordered To Use Govt Grant For COVID Precautions
Durga Puja Clubs in West Bengal have been ordered by the Calcutta High Court to not utilize the state government grant of Rs 50,000 for cultural or entertainment purposes. The court directed that 25% of the amount must be utilized to improve the police-public relation and rest should be used for procuring masks, face shields, and sanitizers. Reportedly, the purchase bills should be submitted for audit purpose as well.
Tags: West Bengal, calcutta high court, Durga Puja
Courtesy: ANI News
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Kolkata Puja Pandal Replaces Goddess Idol With Migrant Woman
The Barisha Club of Kolkata is paying special tribute to migrant workers by replacing the Goddess Durga idol this year with a migrant woman carrying her toddler. Saluting the migrants-crisis during pandemic, the pandal has picked “Relief” as theme. Besides, an idol of a daughter, carrying an owl, a duck and elephant-headed sibling representing Ganesha, will also be installed. Designed by Rintu Das, the weapon-less idols will depict 'hunger'… read-more
Tags: Goddess Durga, Durga Puja, West Bengal, Kolkata, Migrant Workers, MigrantLivesMatter, Tribute
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Belur Math Bars Devotees To Enter Complex During Durga Puja
Owing to the COVID-19 scare, the Belur Math will not be allowing devotees to enter the complex to celebrate the Durga Puja, first such instance in its 119-year old history. The Math informed the puja will be streamed live on YouTube from October 21 to 26. Reportedly, the Kumari Puja will be held as usual but only the child, along… read-more
Tags: belur math, Durga Puja, Coronavirus, Online
Courtesy: Outlook India
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PM Modi To Address the People of West Bengal Ahead of Durga Puja
BJP National General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya revealed that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be delivering a virtual note to the people of Bengal ahead of Durga Puja on October 22. Party also mentioned that the Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to visit North Bengal before Durga Puja. Reportedly, he will be conducting an organizational meeting of the party. However, the date of visit has not been finalised.
Tags: Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Durga Puja, West Bengal
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Ahead Durga Puja Festival, West Bengal Govt Issues SOP For Celebrations
West Bengal government has issued the SOP, noting the precautionary measures that needs to be followed by the devotees during 'Durga Puja'. The Puja committees have been instructed to adhere to the COVID-19 protocols. Reportedly, 'Sindoor Khela', 'Pushpanjali' and 'Prasad' distribution needs to be done in small groups and in different time slots. Besides, the government has asked the devotees to bring… read-more
Tags: West Bengal, Durga Puja, Mamata Banerjee
Courtesy: Times Of India
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Mamata Banerjee: Will Put Coronavirus In Lockdown And Hold Durga Puja
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on September 24 chaired a meeting regarding Durga Puja celebration, and announced "Will put coronavirus in lockdown and hold Durga puja." The Chief Minister sanctioned financial help of Rs 50,000 to each Durga Puja committees. She also announced a 50% discount on the electricity bill and financial grant to hawkers. Besides, she said no charges have to be paid to municipal corporation for getting… read-more
Tags: Durga Puja, Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal, Chief Minister
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Kolkata: Potters Of Kumortuli Receive Relief Ahead of Durga Puja Celebrations
Atleast 70 potters of Kumortuli, Kolkata's traditional quarter, received a relief of Rs 4,000 from about 400 Durga Puja clubs. A press release regarding this was issued on September 17 by Saswata Basu, editor of Forum Of Durgatosab. Kumortuli is the hub of more than 500 artisans in Kolkata that make the iconic 'Durga Puja' idols every year. The help has come in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The artisans of Kumortuli are facing huge… read-more
Tags: Durga Puja, Kumartuli, Coronavirus, Durgotsab
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