Tag: Bengal
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ED probes Bengal pvt colleges getting recognition against payments
According to ED sources, their officials are in the process of summoning the chiefs of some such private law and pharmacy colleges who reportedly paid money for recognition of their respective institutions.
December 1, 2022 -
Four years have passed, but Bengal’s anti-lynching Bill yet to be made a law
However, till date, the law has remained at the non-implementation stage, following certain factors where its provisions might contradict central acts on similar issues.
November 6, 2022 -
Voter list revision work in Bengal to begin from Nov 9
Regarding the matter, the state's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) had convened an all-party meeting earlier on Wednesday.
November 2, 2022 -
Bengal escapes cyclone Sitrang’s devastating effect, weather normalising
According to the IMD, Sitrang has already lost much of its strength and has been converted into a deep depression, which will subsequently lose strength over the next few hours.
October 25, 2022 -
Bengal: Cyclone Sitrang now lying about 520 km south of Sagar Island
In the wake of Cyclone Sitrang, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an advisory pertaining to the suspension of offshore activities in the north Bay of Bengal from October 24-25.
October 24, 2022 -
Mamata Banerjee blames CPI(M) for Tata’s exit from West Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday claimed that CPI(M) is responsible for the exit of the Tata Nano factory from Bengal.
October 21, 2022 -
BJP plans protests in Bengal districts against corruption issues
Coming ahead of the three-tier 2023 panchayat polls, the move adheres to the party high-command's instructions to scatter anti-state government movements on issues of corruption beyond the state capital of Kolkata.
October 7, 2022 -
Mahashtami: Another intriguing shade of the days-long devotion fest
Another important ritual of Mahashtami is the 'Kumari Puja'. An young girl, of pre-puberty age, is worshipped as the living incarnation of Devi Durga.
October 4, 2022 -
Durga Puja, the festival of Bengal that beats all festivities
Now, a tourist can visit the city and witness a part of Durga Puja at any time of the year.
October 2, 2022 -
Durga Puja then and now, times change, fervour changes
As the people of Bengal have a tradition of visiting the houses of relatives and neighbours for Vijaya Dashami, a lot of food items were prepared at home, which included both salty snacks and sweet dishes.
September 27, 2022 -
Mahalaya 2022: All you need to know about its significance, date, rituals
It is observed at the end of Shradh or Pitru Paksha, a 16-day period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors.
September 24, 2022 -
Linking up with heritage through dance
Dancers Srudhi KV, Mini Somakumar, Dr. Anupama Kumar, SwetapadmaMishra, Madhurima Chakraborty, Rajitha Shekhar and Gayatri Atchanta were all senior disciples of Madhulita who performed the dance.
September 23, 2022 -
Maa Durga’s idol’s long hair made by Muslim craftsmen since ages
In India, where religious riots are often witnessed, this village truly holds the idea of “unity and diversity”.
September 21, 2022 -
Bengal govt to give letter of intent on Tajpur port development to Adani Group
The West Bengal government will soon hand over a letter of intent (LoI) to Adani Port & SEZ Limited for setting up and developing a deep-sea port at Tajpur in the East Midnapore district. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 25,000 crore.
September 20, 2022 -
Kolkata: People throng markets ahead of Durga Puja celebrations
This year Durga Puja begins on October 1 with Maha Shashti and will end on October 5 with Maha Dasami.
September 19, 2022 -
Traditional Durga Puja Rituals
Durga Puja is synonymous with Bengal, it is the very essence that completes its age old traditions. Durga Puja is celebrated with great fervor every year. Although theme pujo is in trend these days, but the traditional ways can never be replaced. It is a major point of debate if the ancient traditions would be completely...
September 18, 2022 -
Barowari Pujo
The term “baroyari” (Baro-Yaar-I) refers to the puja “of twelve friends”: baro means “twelve”, and yaar indicates “friends”.
September 13, 2022