Kolkata’s Durga Puja economy takes a major hit amidst ... - The …
WEB8 hours ago · Kolkata Muncipal Corporation Mayor Firad Hakim pointed out on Monday (September 30) that the Durga Pujas is a major boost to the economy of West Bengal. Mr. Hakim said, “The Durga Puja economy ...
Sombre mood after a Kolkata rape and murder dampens Durga Puja ...
WEB2 days ago · Durga Puja is a 10-day worship of the Hindu goddess Durga to celebrate her victory over a shape-shifting demon and embodies joy. Durga is one of the most powerful goddesses in Hinduism. She ...
UNESCO recognises Kolkata’s Durga Puja as Intangible Cultural Heritage
WEBThe UNESCO on Wednesday added Durga Puja in Kolkata to its 2021 list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, giving international recognition to the biggest religious festival of the 331-year-old city...
West Bengal: Blockbuster festival set to drive puja economy to a …
WEBOct 26, 2023 · KOLKATA: Bengal’s Durga Puja economy could well have touched the Rs 50,000-crore mark this year with puja organisers, advertisers, retailers and restaurants registering a 20% hike in businesses over 2022. Kolkata is expected to account for around 20% of the pie at Rs 10,000 crore.
Bengal government to spend more than Rs 350 crores as it hikes ...
WEBJul 23, 2024 · According to government sources, the state has over 43,000 enlisted Durga Puja committees. The move is expected to cost the exchequer a total of Rs 350 crore.
A Hindu Mardi Gras Where Indian Progressivism Is Alive and Well
WEBOct 25, 2023 · A huge religious carnival shows that India remains a country of diverse political and social beliefs, despite the right-wing national government’s dominance. The Durga Puja, the Bengal region...
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee likely to start inaugurating Durga Puja …
WEB2 days ago · Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to start inaugurating Durga Puja pandals from Tuesday, a well-placed source in the state secretariat said on Saturday. Banerjee will ...
Doctor death: Many Durga Puja committees reject Bengal govt's ...
WEBKolkata, As calls for justice for the RG Kar victim intensify, several Durga Puja committees in West Bengal have rejected the ₹ 85,000 honorarium offered by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee...
Bengal Durga Puja: Latest News, Photos, Videos on Bengal Durga Puja ...
WEBJul 23, 2024 · Web Stories. 'Bengal Durga Puja' - 185 News Result (s) West Bengal Hikes Assistance For Durga Puja Organisers, Will Now Give Rs 85,000. India News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Tuesday July 23,...
Mamata Banerjee hikes Durga Puja grant for clubs to
WEBWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday increased the state grant, for community clubs that organise Durga Puja across Bengal, from ₹ 70,000 to ₹ 85,000 each, with an...