Artists across India are crafting Durga idols from recycled pens, safety pins and painted clay for Durga Puja 2026. In south Kolkata, a 5.5-ft installation made from 13,000 recycled ballpoint pens and…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, 10 October, extended greetings on Mahalaya, saying in a post on X: 'Shubho Mahalaya! We seek the blessings of Maa Durga. May the blessings fill our…
The East Khasi Hills District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) held a safety training programme for Durga Puja committee representatives and volunteers in Shillong on Friday (9 October 2026). The programme took place…
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has waived ground rent for puja committees organising Durga Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Kali Puja, Ravana Podi, idol immersion and associated cultural events within Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation…
Passengers on long-distance trains through Odisha face long waiting lists as the Durga Puja holiday rush peaks, with many tickets booked a month ago still unconfirmed. Ganjam resident Pintu Nahak, who works…
The Meghalaya government has revised the state holidays for Maha Navami and Maha Dashami in 2026, moving them from October 19 and 20 to October 20 and 21. The change was announced…
Kolkata's Allen Park on Park Street, a venue known for Christmas and New Year celebrations, will host a Durga Puja for the first time in 2026. The puja is organised by Kolkata…
The West Bengal government has announced a 50 percent subsidy on flour, sugar and semolina for over two crore ration card-holding families during the Durga Puja festival. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced…
Indian Railways runs festival special trains during Diwali, Chhath, Holi and Durga Puja when regular trains have long waiting lists. The fares on these special trains are 10 to 30 per cent…
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday, 3 October 2026 announced a festival package offering flour, sugar and semolina at 50 per cent discount to more than two crore ration card-holding…
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