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Bengal steps up Durga Puja immersion security after stampede kills 19; CM Suvendu Adhikari reviews arrangements

Suvendu Adhikari reviewed arrangements for Durga Puja idol immersions at Babughat in Kolkata on Wednesday. The review followed a tragic stampede at a city pandal that resulted in 19 fatalities. Enhanced security measures have been announced to ensure a smooth immersion process on Bijaya Dashami. A total of 18 IPS…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

Durga Idol Immersion in the Hooghly: What River Monitoring Has Found

The Scale of Immersion, CountedThe West Bengal Pollution Control Board estimates that Kolkata and its satellite towns immerse more than 28,000 Durga idols in the Hooghly and its connected water bodies during the four days of Durga Puja visarjan. The largest single-day surge falls on Dashami, the tenth day of…

Times Life · Oct 16

Devotees across India celebrate Makar Sankranti with faith, fervor

From Kolkata's Babughat to Varanasi's Ganga ghats and Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri devotees braved the chilly weather to take holy dips and offer prayers. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 14, 2025