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Durga Puja pandals in WB to be no-entry zones for visitors: Calcutta High
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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 19 (ANI): In view of the COVID-19 situation in the state and to contain the spread of the virus, the Calcutta High Court on Monday said Durga Puja pandals would be no-entry zones for the visitors.
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COVID-19 impact: Business has not picked up before Durga Puja in West Beng
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New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Unlike every year, Mintu Pal, a famous 53-year-old idol maker in West Bengal has experienced a 60 per cent loss in his business ahead of Durga Puja while Vinay Ganguram, owner of a 150-year-old sweet shop, intends to diversify his business so that it coul
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24-year-old woman quits studies to help father in making idols in Bhubanes
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Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 18 (ANI): A 24-year-old woman quit her studies to join her father in making idols during Durga Puja amid coronavirus in Bhubaneswar.
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Durga Puja 2020: How the festival's spirit is alive with devotees amid pan
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New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): As the festive week of Navratri kicks off, devotees are looking forward to celebrating Durga Puja with great enthusiasm. However, the spirit of the auspicious festival has dampened a bit amid the coronavirus pandemic, especially for people staying away fr
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Bhubaneswar: artisans suffer as demand for Ravana effigies dips owing to p
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 18 (ANI): With Puja Committees deciding not to organise Ravana Dahana, which takes place on Dussehra, this year, the local artisans are forced to suffer due to the dip in demand for the effigies.
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Bhutan Foreign Minister extends greetings to Indians on Navratri
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Thimphu [Bhutan], October 17 (ANI): Bhutan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Tandi Dorji on Saturday extended warm greetings to all the citizens of India on the occasion of the Navratri festival.
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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra wishes Goddess Durga's strength, might to grace wome
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New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Sharad Navratri and expressed hope that the nine-day festival will bring goodness and happiness in everyone's life.
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Walking back miles from big city -- Durga finally home with children
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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 17 (ANI): This year Durga has come back carrying her little son, with daughters Lakshmi and Saraswati in tow -- walking miles from a big city to her native place in West Bengal.
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Durga Puja grant to be used for improving police-public bonding, procuring
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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 16 (ANI): The Calcutta High Court on Friday issued an interim order directing that the money donated by the West Bengal government to the Durga Puja Clubs should be used for improving police and public bonding, including women in community policing and
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COVID-19: Business of idol makers affected ahead of Durga Puja in Bhubanes
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Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 16 (ANI): Business of idol makers in Bhubaneswar remains affected ahead of Durga Puja due to COVID-19.
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Idol makers of Nepal stare at gloomy festival season amid COVID-19 pandemi
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Kathmandu/Lalitpur [Nepal], October 15 (ANI): Nepal in October buzzes with the economic activities due to the festival like Durga Puja, the markets are decorated with idols, jewellery, ornaments but, 2020 has changed it entirely. COVID-19 has dampened the spirits of idol-makers in Nepal.
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Mamata Banerjee virtually inaugurates Durga Puja pandals across West Benga
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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 14 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday inaugurated Durga Puja pandals across the state through video conferencing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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