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West Bengal: Indian Coast Guard rescues 182 pilgrims returning from Ganga
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted a rescue operation by deploying hovercrafts from Haldia for the rescue of 182 pilgrims stranded on a grounded ferry near Namkhana, Kakdwip.
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Preparations for West Bengal's Ganga Sagar Mela started 5-6 months in adva
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"The preparation for the Gangasagar mela this year started not from the last one or two months, but from the last five to six months. Many departments are involved in its preparation, like the PHC, PWD, Irrigation, Disaster Management, Transport, Panchayat. There is a big role of NGOs," Sout
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'If Bombay can be Mumbai...why Bengal denied new name?: Mamata Banerjee
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"We have earlier passed a Bill to change the name of our state in the Assembly. We have given them all sorts of clarifications. But for a long time, they have not changed the name of our state to Bangla," Mamata Banerjee said.
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Mamata writes to PM Modi to declare Ganga Sagar Mela 'National Fair'
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Additionally, she extended an invitation for PM Modi to visit Ganga Sagar, emphasizing the event's uniqueness, significance, magnitude, and spiritual depth.
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West Bengal to hold meeting on state's Covid preparedness
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The meeting will be held to assess the preparedness of the West Bengal hospitals in tackling Covid 19 in case of a possible fourth wave across the country.
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Ganga Sagar Mela commences with strict COVID protocols
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 13 (ANI): After the Calcutta High Court gave the go-ahead to organise the Ganga Sagar Mela, on Wednesday it commenced with strict COVID-19 protocols.
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Calcutta High Court gives nod to hold Gangasagar Mela
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [Kolkata], January 7 (ANI): The Calcutta High Court has given go-ahead to Gangasagar Mela on Friday with certain conditions after the State Government decided to go ahead with the Ganga Sagar Mela after taking necessary measures to contain COVID-19.
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Preparations underway for Ganga Sagar Mela in West Bengal
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) [India], Jan 10 (ANI): Preparations are underway at Gangasagar, sub-division of South 24 Parganas for the Ganga Sagar Mela, which is scheduled to be held on the day of Makar Sankranti (January 15).
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