Global concern surfaced after the Assam Police arrested a prominent activist while he was protesting against a public-private partnership tourism venture near the world-famous Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve.
The UNESCO delegation arrived at Natungram on July 8 and conducted a door-to-door visit to get a first-hand assessment of the art form.
West Bengal tourism minister Shankar Ghosh said a final decision on organising the Durga Puja Carnival in 2026 would be taken after a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
The accused persons sold tickets worth Rs. 4,000 for 'Preview Shows' of selected 24 Durga Puja Pandals in Kolkata which were selected by the organisation Mass Art, claiming falsely as being selected by UNESCO.
For centuries, kohl has been more than just eyeliner. It’s a symbol of ritual, medicine, and self-expression. UNESCO’s recognition honours its enduring cultural, spiritual, and historical significance across India, the Middle East, and North Africa.
The PM said that India's cultural vibrancy shines brighter on the global stage with Kozhikode's rich literary legacy.
Mamata Banerjee took on the Viswa-Bharati authorities and the Centre today for continuing with its abrasive and arrogant show and disregarding the founder of Visva-Bharati, Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore.
Chief minister and Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee said party workers will demonstrate in Santiniketan tomorrow till the plaque commemorating the UNESCO World Heritage tag
Brisk business worth Rs 70,000 crore was done in the past seven days during Durga Puja across various sectors.
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated five community Durga puja in north Kolkata and 836 pujas across the districts virtually from her Kalighat residence this afternoon.
