Irish and Indian artists come together to design a Durga Puja pandal of Behala Nutan Dal in Kolkata. The theme is a blend of the artistic traditions of both countries. The artists have jointly built an idol of Goddess Durga along with the Irish deity Danu.
At a time when the country remains under the grip of high political instability, Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Advisor Mohammed Touhid Hossain said that despite the current situation there, the commercial activities and ongoing projects remain unaffected between the two nations.
Foreign Affairs advisor, Mohammed Touhid Hossain has said that the worshipers who want to perform Durga Puja in Bangladesh "have the opportunity to do so," adding that Durga Puja has been performed in the country for ages.
Both Bangladesh and India must have "good working relations" with each other, the country's Foreign Affairs Advisor, Mohammed Touhid Hossain, said, describing New Delhi as Dhaka's "largest neighbour."
Sekar Patchai from Tamil Nadu dominated the men's category at the SUP Challenge 2024, sweeping all the titles for the hosts in this year's National Stand-Up Paddling Championship.
As Durga Puja, the biggest festival in Tripura after West Bengal, approaches district administration held a press conference and informed that extensive preparations have begun to ensure a smooth and peaceful Durga Puja celebration and for now, 248 applications have been received for registe
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), in line with the Indian Railways, is set to operate 13 pairs or 26 numbers of special trains to facilitate a smooth travel experience and accommodate excess footfall of passengers during the forthcoming festive of Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath Puja, from Oct
While Karnataka's Akash Pujar walked away with a SUP Technical Mixed Groms title. Competing at the picturesque Pirappanvalasi Beach in Palk Bay, Sekar successfully defended his title with a timing of 21:08.48 mins in the 4km race. Fellow Tamil Nadu stand-up paddlers Manikandan M and Santhosa
The Hindu community in Bangladesh has been forced to change the venues of Durga Puja festival at some places due to repeated obstruction by the radical groups.
This year, the 15-day-long Durga Puja festival at Kamakhya temple started on September 26, and it is celebrated in a manner where idol worship is avoided.
Around 45-50 tonnes of Hilsa fish from Bangladesh have reached West Bengal, marking the first consignment of a total 2,420 tonnes expected before the Durga Puja festival, with wholesale prices currently ranging from Rs 1,400 to Rs 1,600 per kilogram.
Vaishnaw said "This festive season, General Coach increased in 108 trains. 12,500 coaches sanctioned for Chhath puja and Diwali special trains. In 2024-25, a total of 5,975 trains have been notified till today. This will facilitate more than 1 crore passengers to go home during the Puja rush