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Five-day Durga Puja festival concludes in Kolkata with grand carnival on Red Road

amata Banerjee attends Durga Puja carnival in Kolkata after a gap of one month. Thousands of people gathered to watch the idols of Goddess Durga going for immersion in the river Hooghly. CM inaugurated Durga Puja pandals virtually from her Kalighat residence.

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Kolkata’s transgender community upset it did not get Puja grant

Transgender community in Kolkata upset as their Durga Puja not granted govt. funds for 2nd consecutive year. Ardhanarishwar Durga Puja held for 6 years. Police cautioned against protest. Govt. started giving ₹10,000/committee in 2018, increased to ₹70,000 this year. Community seeks development & empowerment, not confrontation.

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ED raids several places including TMC Minister Jyotipriyo Mallick's house

ED raids West Bengal Minister's residence in Kolkata in connection with multi-crore ration scam. Search ops at 8 other flats, incl. former PA's. Minister not present, phone taken away. ED has already arrested one person linked to ruling Trinamool Congress & Mallick.

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Stalls selling books on politics, secularism a big draw at Bengal puja pandals

Amidst Durga Puja celebrations, stalls selling Marxist/Progressive lit. saw 20% sales increase. Titles like Noorani's 'RSS & BJP', Bhattacharjee's 'Nazi Germanyir Janm O Mritu' & Ghatge's 'Modinama' popular. CPI(M) leaders visit stalls to connect to people & discuss welfare issues. Youth buying books on politics ahead of 2024 LS polls.

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Vijayadashami: 'Sindoor Khela' celebrated with immense joy and gaiety in Delhi and Kolkata

The women believe taking part in 'Sindoor Khela' will bring them good luck and a long life for their husbands. Read further on Dynamite News:

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West Bengal passport scam: CBI arrests four officials

CBI arrests 4 RPO officials in Kolkata for issuing passports to Nepalese citizens using forged documents. 2 RPO officials & 4 agents arrested earlier. 60 passport applications processed in 2 months in exchange for bribes

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Nadda participates in Durga Puja in Kolkata, prays for destruction of ‘demonic forces’

JP Nadda visited Kolkata to take part in Durga Puja festivities. He prayed to the Goddess to defeat the "demonic forces" in Bengal and the country. He also visited the Santosh Mitra Square Durga Puja, modelled on the upcoming Ram temple in Ayodhya.

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Promoting sustainability and ecology through Durga Pujas

Kolkata celebrates Durga Puja with eco-friendly idols, tram rides, and waste segregation workshops to promote sustainable living and honour its UNESCO heritage tag. Sovabazar Sangrami Club, SwitchON Foundation, Auth’n, UVVA, and CTUA have joined hands to spread awareness about responsible resource management and eco-friendly Pujas.

The Hindu

Kolkata | The goddess takes the tram

Ahead of Durga Puja in Kolkata, a tram turns into a living canvas — with hand-painted scenes that capture the season’s festive spirit

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Here are the Durga Puja pandals to hit in Chennai

With Durga Puja around the corner, celebrations are afoot in Chennai. We bring you a list of pandals you can visit

The Hindu

In Kumartuli, Durga idol-makers, online influencers get busy ahead of Puja season

As Kumartuli gears up to deliver Durga idols to hundreds of pandals across Kolkata, social media influencers are also on the upswing in the potters’ colony

The Hindu

Explore Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata that have transitioned from traditional to high-tech art installations

With pandals inspired by Rome’s Vatican City, Macau’s Grand Lisboa Hotel, Karnataka’s Mysore Palace and Disneyland in Paris, deep creative currents are defining the growth of pujas that have evolved from traditional to pockets of avant-garde public art.

The Hindu

A unique preview of Durga Puja art begins in Kolkata

Kolkata's iconic Town Hall hosted the opening ceremony of a Durga Puja art preview show, organised by massArt with the British Council as its international partner. Ambassadors from several countries attended the event, which provides access to 26 Durga Puja locations in the city.

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West Bengal: Md Ali Park Durga Puja Pandal to celebrate Shiva-Shakti with ‘Kedarnath Temple’ theme

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Trinamool Congress to camp outside Raj Bhavan till Governor meets party leaders

Abhishek Banerjee, Kolkata Trinamool Congress general secretary, led a rally of thousands to Raj Bhawan, demanding an audience with Governor C.V. Ananda Bose. He seeks clarifications on 20 lakh workers not receiving wages for 2 years

The Hindu

World Cup travel guide: What to see, where to eat & how to reach venues

Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the World Cup in India on Oct 5. With Team India’s recent wins, expectations are high. The tournament will be held across 10 venues, with each city offering unique attractions, culinary delights and transport options.

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Cricket World Cup 2023: all you need to know about this year’s event

From the intricacies of net run rate to the weather at the venues and the likely winners, here’s our essential lowdown

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Ronaldinho to make maiden visit to Kolkata mid-October

Ronaldinho to visit Kolkata for Durga Puja. He'll meet CM Banerjee, learn cricket from Sourav Ganguly, interact with sponsors, promote football, play charity match, and unveil pandals. He'll arrive Oct 16 and stay two days before heading to Dhaka. Samba Magic awaits!

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Trinamool’s long march to Delhi signals a new politics of protest

Over 50 buses carrying thousands of beneficiaries of Centre's flagship schemes left Kolkata for Delhi to protest Union govt's denial of funds.

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Fixtures and full match schedule

Cricket World Cup takes place in India from October 5 to November 19 – here are the fixtures, kickoff times and venues.

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ISKCON unit issues defamation notice to BJP MP Maneka Gandhi for her remarks against temple body

The Kolkata unit of the temple body on Friday said that they are going to file a Rs100cr defamation case against the Sultanpur MP. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Abhishek Banerjee not to appear before ED, says he will be in Delhi for Trinamool’s protest on Oct. 3

Abhishek Banerjee, TMC general sec., won't appear before ED in Kolkata on Oct. 3 due to summons in West Bengal school job scam. He'll be in Delhi for party event. He said on X, "Fight against WB deprivation will persist. No force can hinder my dedication. Stop me if you…

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Suresh Gopi to take over as film institute president

Actor & politician Suresh Gopi accepted Union govt's nomination as president of Kolkata-based SRFTI society & chairman of its governing council. He got assurance of no salary & liberties of a politician. He will lead BJP's protest march in Thrissur on October 2 & will not hinder Gandhi Jayanti rally.…

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ED summons TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee again on October 3; MP claims day coincides with party rally

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee summoned by ED on Oct 3 for questioning in Kolkata school jobs scam. TMC claims BJP trying to disrupt its planned rally in Delhi on same day. TMC to meet Union Minister to discuss non-release of dues under MGNREGA. BJP denies allegations, says ED right to ask…

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West Bengal Governor cancels U.S. visits citing burden on public exchequer

Gov. C.V. Ananda Bose of Kolkata, West Bengal cancelled his proposed visit to the US due to financial difficulties in the State. He was scheduled to attend the World Culture Festival and hold discussions with American universities. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently returned from a 12-day visit to Spain and…

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