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Durga Puja 2026
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Bhopal Durga Puja Pandals Choke Roads Amid Metro Construction, Traffic Jams Hit Commuters Across City
In Frames | Kumartuli: where clay comes alive
In the historic lanes of Kolkata’s potters’ quarter, majestic idols of Goddess Durga come alive this Puja season as tourists, photographers and social media enthusiasts throng the open-air workshops to witness the meticulous craftsmanship behind the art
Bengali and Gujarati communities in Bengaluru gear up to host Durga Puja, Dandiya in grandeur
Bhopal Durga Idol Processions Witness Police-Participant Clash Over Loud DJ Music, Four Operators Booked
'How Can Religions Save The World When They Need DJs?' Satirist Sampat Saral Asks In MP's Ujjain
India’s largest red light area in Kolkata’s Sonagachi inaugurates Durga Puja
Sex workers say their annual celebration remains a fight for dignity and acceptance, despite growing participation from public representatives and local residents
Durga Puja 2026: A Complete Guide To Dates, Traditions, Rituals And Celebrations
The Invisible Heroes Behind Kolkata's Durga Puja
The Adani Durga Puja preview has also ensured inclusivity and a wholesome experience
Why Durga Puja Ends With Sindoor Khela On Vijayadashami? Meaning And Ritual Explained
Paint washed off Kolkata flyovers after skidding videos go viral
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation removed the rainbow-coloured paint from the Gariahat and Chingrighata flyovers after at least three motorbikes skidded on the surface; Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul said anti-skid paint had been used as part of a Durga Puja beautification drive
Calcutta High Court allows CPI(M) bookstall near Bongaon Durga Puja pandal
Calcutta High Court allows CPI(M) bookstall near Bongaon Durga Puja pandal
Krishti Durga Pujo Honours Legendary Filmmaker Satyajit Ray With Cinema-Themed Pandal
Durga Puja 2026: Here's All You Need To Know About Kajol, Tanishaa Mukerji's North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja
Kajol Unveils Grand Maa Durga In Traditional Red And Orange Silk Saree At Famous 80th North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja
Durga Puja 2026: All set for the beat of the dhak
As India gears up for Durga Puja 2026, the air will once again thrum with the beat of the dhak. In this special package, we bring you stories from pandals across cities, meet the artisans shaping this year’s idols, and tune in to the music, food, and festive fervour that define the season.
Delhi traffic: CR Park, GK-II face 5-day curbs
Vashi Cultural Association's Durga Puja Features Rudrani Idol By Padma Awardee Sanatan Rudra Pal
Kajol Drapes Elegant Orange Saree For Durga Puja Shashti; Nysa, Yug Devgan And Jaya Bachchan Join Mumbai Celebration
Kolkata: PMO Tweet On Ex-Gratia Of ₹2 Lakh To Next Of Kin Of Deceased Confirms Fatalities As Rain Triggers Crowd Surge At Chorbagan Durga Puja Pandal
West Bengal: At Least 25 Injured In Stampede-Like Situation At North Kolkata Community Durga Puja Pandal | VIDEO
‘People fainted, taken on bikes’: Eyewitness on Kolkata pandal stampede
A stampede occurred at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata, injuring at least 35 people. The incident was triggered by a crowd surge after rainfall caused attendees to rush forward. Eyewitnesses reported many individuals fainting and being transported on motorcycles for medical assistance. West Bengal officials, including the Chief Minister, visited injured individuals at Calcutta Medical College and Hospital.
Kolkata pandal stampede: Heavy rush amid rain led to deadly incident - top developments
A chaotic stampede unfolded at the Sarada Park Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata due to a crowd surge, leading to injuries for at least 35 attendees, some in serious condition. Emergency services transported the injured to Calcutta Medical College and Hospital for immediate medical assistance. The West Bengal health minister, alongside other political leaders, responded by visiting the scene and the hospital.
Stampede at Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Amid Rain, 35 Hospitalised, Inquiry Underway
Stampede at Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Amid Rain, 35 Hospitalised, Inquiry Underway
Durga Puja Stampede In Kolkata Kills Several, Injures 40 At Chorbagan Pandal
Durga Puja Stampede In Kolkata Kills Several, Injures 40 At Chorbagan Pandal
Durga Puja Stampede in Kolkata: Casualties Reported, Injured Rushed to Medical College
Durga Puja Stampede in Kolkata: Casualties Reported, Injured Rushed to Medical College
Amit Shah cancels all programs in Kolkata, to meet victims in hospital
In a heartbreaking incident at a Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata, a stampede claimed the lives of at least 17 people and left 15 others injured amid a surge of visitors driven by panic from heavy rains. Rescue efforts were promptly initiated, and medical staff rushed the injured to hospitals.
Durga Puja Tragedy in Kolkata: 17 Feared Dead, 35 Injured After Rain Sparks Stampede
Durga Puja Tragedy in Kolkata: 17 Feared Dead, 35 Injured After Rain Sparks Stampede
Kolkata pandal stampede: Mamata Banerjee expresses 'shock and grief', TMC alleges poor crowd management
Kolkata pandal stampede: Mamata expresses 'shock and grief', TMC alleges poor crowd management
'Thoughts with those who have lost their loved ones': PM Modi on Kolkata stampede
The incident occurred around 7.40 pm in the Girish Park police station area amid heavy crowds of pandal visitors and rainfall. As rain began, people waiting outside the pandal rushed forward, causing some to fall on the road and triggering a stampede, a senior police officer told PTI. All the injured were rescued and taken to Calcutta Medical College for treatment.
'Swelling crowd, situation worsened by rain': What we know so far about Kolkata pandal stampede
The stampede took place at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity puja pandal, a prominent puja in central Kolkata, during the peak hours on Saturday evening.
'Extremely distressing': PM Modi mourns Kolkata stampede deaths, assures all possible aid to victims
PM Modi mourned the deaths in Kolkata stampede while wishing recovery to those injured in the incident.
Durga Puja Tragedy: Pandal Collapse, Stampede in Kolkata Narrow Lane Kills 17
Durga Puja Tragedy: Pandal Collapse, Stampede in Kolkata Narrow Lane Kills 17
Kolkata Stampede Tragedy: Casualties Feared, Injuries Reported, PM Announces Ex Gratia Relief
Kolkata Stampede Tragedy: Casualties Feared, Injuries Reported, PM Announces Ex Gratia Relief
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Postpones All West Bengal Programmes After Stampede At Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal
'Shameful State Of Affairs': Trinamool Congress Lashes Out At Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, Kolkata Police Over Lapses After Tragic Chorbagan Durga Puja Stampede
Durga Puja Crowd Rush Near Central Avenue Sparks Safety Concerns in Kolkata
Durga Puja Crowd Rush Near Central Avenue Sparks Safety Concerns in Kolkata
17 Dead, 35 Injured in Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Stampede Amid Heavy Rain
17 Dead, 35 Injured in Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Stampede Amid Heavy Rain
Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: 17 Dead, 35 Injured After Heavy Rains Trigger Crowd Surge At Pandal
Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: 17 Dead, 35 Injured After Heavy Rains Trigger Crowd Surge At Pandal
17 Dead In Kolkata Puja Pandal Stampede Amid Sudden Rain, 25 Injured
17 Dead In Kolkata Puja Pandal Stampede Amid Sudden Rain, 25 Injured
Durga Puja Stampede: 17 Casualties, 35 Injured at Kolkata's Chowbagan Pandal
Durga Puja Stampede: 17 Casualties, 35 Injured at Kolkata's Chowbagan Pandal
Durga Puja Tragedy: 25 Injured, Fact-Finding Probe Ordered, Security Questioned
Durga Puja Tragedy: 25 Injured, Fact-Finding Probe Ordered, Security Questioned
17 Dead, 25 Injured In Kolkata's Chorbagan Durga Puja Pandal Stampede; CM Suvendu Adhikari Confirms Toll
Tragedy Hits Kolkata Durga Puja: 17 Dead in Pandal Rush, Audit Ordered
Tragedy Hits Kolkata Durga Puja: 17 Dead in Pandal Rush, Audit Ordered
'Mother Died Right Before My Eyes': Witnesses Recount Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Stampede
A witness speaks about the tragedy at Kolkata's Chorebagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal on Saturday.
Darkness, Rush, And An Announcement: What Led To Deadly Kolkata Stampede
The Kolkata Police said the stampede broke out around 7.40 pm.
Kolkata pandal stampede updates | Nine IPS officers assigned Durga Puja crowd management charge; 10-day police custody for seven accused
While there are some casualties feared, the injured have been taken to the Medical College, Kolkata
Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Creates 10-Foot-Tall Goddess Durga Sculpture With Fruits And Vegetables
The installation featured 32 varieties of fruits and vegetables.
UNESCO Recognition Puts Kolkata’s Spectacular Celebration Of Art, Culture And Community In The Global Spotlight
'My mother died before my eyes': How rain-hit Kolkata puja pandal descended into chaos
A stampede occurred in a crowded Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, causing at least 19 fatalities and many injuries. The incident happened as rain prompted visitors to rush towards the entrance, overwhelming the space quickly. Eyewitness accounts describe the chaos and mismanagement related to crowd control and entry procedures. Families of victims and the injured shared their traumatic experiences at hospitals following the incident.
Writer-Director Sujoy Ghosh Shares Durga Puja Memories, Recalls Filming ‘Kahaani’ In A Real Pandal In Kolkata
Kolkata Stampede Kills 19 at Durga Puja Pandal, Police Probe Crowd Control Lapses, Detain 12
Kolkata Stampede Kills 19 at Durga Puja Pandal, Police Probe Crowd Control Lapses, Detain 12
Chorbagan Stampede: 19 Dead in Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal, SIT Formed, 12 Detained
Chorbagan Stampede: 19 Dead in Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal, SIT Formed, 12 Detained
Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede Kills 19, Probe Demanded, Pandal Crowd Safety Guidelines Issued
Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede Kills 19, Probe Demanded, Pandal Crowd Safety Guidelines Issued
Union HM Amit Shah Cancels Kolkata Durga Puja Tour After Chorbagan Stampede Claims 19 Lives, To Visit Injured
Kolkata: Video shows crowd breaching barricades, tussling with cops day before stampede
A crowd surge at Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata led to a tragic stampede on Saturday evening. The incident occurred when heavy rain caused a rush of people seeking shelter inside the pandal. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene with limited crowd management and dark conditions. Following the tragedy, investigations are underway and several organisers have been detained for questioning.
Ranbir Kapoor Turns Singer, Croons YJHD's Kabira With Singer Harshdeep Kaur At Durga Puja Pandal In Mumbai - VIDEO
Kolkata Pandal Stampede: 19 Dead, 14 Detained As Police Ban Gatherings
Kolkata Pandal Stampede: 19 Dead, 14 Detained As Police Ban Gatherings
Kolkata stampede: SIT to probe security lapses after 19 deaths; 7 arrested
A tragic stampede occurred at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal, resulting in 19 fatalities and multiple injuries. The West Bengal government announced the formation of a special investigation team to look into the incident. Overcrowding and rain exacerbated the chaos, affecting visitor safety at the pandal. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari confirmed that puja committee members were detained for questioning regarding security arrangements.
Durga Puja 2026: Sudarsan Pattnaik Creates 10-Foot-Tall Maa Durga Art Using Fruits And Vegetables
Some families lost more than one member in Durga Puja pandal stampede, 2 victims from Bihar: Suvendu Adhikari
Two of the devotees killed in the stampede are from Muzaffarpur in Bihar, the chief minister said
Chorbagan pandal stampede: Mismanagement, confusing announcements led to mishap, say Kolkata Police
Circumstantial evidence, along with accounts from locals and eyewitnesses, suggests that inadequate crowd control contributed to the incident at the pandal on October 17 evening, he said
Organisers Among 7 Arrested For Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede That Killed 19
The stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja broke out around 7:40 pm
Kolkata Pandal Stampede: Seven Arrested After 19 Killed; Organisers Booked
Kolkata Pandal Stampede: Seven Arrested After 19 Killed; Organisers Booked
Guwahati Airport Launches 'Utsav Aarambh' For Durga Puja
The initiative brings the festive atmosphere into the airport's arrival area
Durga Puja 2026: Arunachal Pradesh's Bamboo Pandal Showcases Tribal Heritage In Doimukh
Ranbir Kapoor Embraces Festive Elegance in a Red Kashidakari Kurta and Cream Trousers During His Durga Puja Visit
Ash Gourd In Durga Puja: Know Its Religious And Cultural Significance
Visakhapatnam’s Bengali community celebrates Durga Puja with rituals, bhog and cultural programmes
Alia Bhatt Serves Durga Puja Glam In Fuchsia Pink Saree With Lotus-Embroidered Blouse
Kolkata Knight Riders Celebrate Bengal’s Kantha Heritage, Championing Women’s Empowerment During Durga Puja
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