Kolkata : With Durga Puja celebrations bringing thousands of people to Kolkata’s popular pandals, Airtel has introduced an exclusive Fast Lane Entry facility for its postpaid customers at Tala Prattoy and Deshapriya Park from October 16 to 20, 2026. The initiative aims to make pandal hopping more convenient by helping eligible customers spend less time […]
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Kolkata: In a bid to make Durga Puja celebrations cleaner and more environmentally responsible, the Indian Plastics Federation (IPF) and Kolkata-based Tandhan Group have joined hands to launch a Zero-Waste Durga Puja initiative across seven prominent puja pandals in Kolkata. The initiative focuses on waste segregation, recycling and responsible waste disposal during the city’s biggest […]
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Kolkata and Durgapur pandal hoppers can access refreshments and complimentary, contactless health assessments from October 16 to 20 Kolkata : Amid the festive rush of Durga Puja, Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited has introduced ‘Bishram Grih’, a rest-and-refresh lounge initiative at three selected Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata and Durgapur. The initiative aims […]
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GNIPST Awards Degrees to 522 Students, 77 Rank Holders Felicitated for Academic Excellence Kolkata : A total of 522 undergraduate and postgraduate students received their degree certificates at the Academic Excellence and Degree Distribution Ceremony organised by Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology (GNIPST) at the Guru Nanak College campus in Kolkata. The […]
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18 artisans transform terracotta horses, Bengal owls and Raja Rani dolls into battery-powered toys; initiative unveiled at Mudiali Club Durga Puja pandal in the presence of actress Raima Sen Kolkata: Blending Bengal’s rich cultural heritage with modern technology, Eveready Industries India Ltd. has introduced a unique initiative to bring traditional folk-art toys closer to today’s […]
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Kolkata: The unmistakable beats of the dhak, the sound of the shankho and the rhythmic ringing of puja bells are drawing attention at the Sarbojanin Durga Puja Pandal in Newtown, where Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has set up an interactive installation titled ‘Dhak of Bengal’. Running from October 14 to 21, the installation offers visitors […]
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Digha : The night sky above New Digha Beach turned into a spectacular canvas of light, devotion and Bengali culture on Maha Panchami, as 3,000 synchronised drones recreated the arrival of Maa Durga in a 13-minute aerial presentation titled ‘The Spirit of the Devi’. Organised by IIT Delhi-incubated deep-tech company BotLab Dynamics, the Digha Durga […]
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Kolkata: West Bengal Governor R. N. Ravi inaugurated the 84th edition of Manicktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja on Thursday, opening its 2026 pandal, ‘Nishan — The Mark’, to devotees and visitors in North Kolkata. This year’s theme highlights the story of the Ramnami Samaj of Chhattisgarh, exploring faith, identity, protection and peaceful resistance through the […]
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Kolkata: THE PARK Kolkata marked a decade of its Durga Puja celebrations with the grand inauguration of its 10th edition on Tuesday, bringing together distinguished guests, patrons and members of the community to celebrate Bengal’s rich cultural heritage. Over the past ten years, the hotel’s Durga Puja celebrations have evolved into a festive experience that […]
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Kolkata : A 42-year-old farmer from Bihar has made a gradual recovery after undergoing emergency brain surgery at Manipal Hospital, Dhakuria, following a life-threatening brain haemorrhage caused by a ruptured aneurysm. The patient, identified as Ramesh Kumar (name changed), was brought to the hospital with a severe headache, repeated vomiting and drowsiness. The neurosurgical team, […]
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