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Bhoot Chaturdashi: All About West Bengal's Version Of Halloween
- Tuesday October 29, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
Bhoot Chaturdashi predates Diwali in West Bengal and was traditionally practiced as a night of protection, remembrance and spiritual cleansing.
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From North To South, How Is Diwali Celebrated Across India
- Friday November 10, 2023
- Offbeat | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated according to Hindu calendar, on the 15th day of the month of Kartik - the darkest night of the year.
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Trinamool Sees Red In 'Diwali Meet' Between Bengal BJP MP And Left Leader
- Wednesday October 26, 2022
- India News | Written by Saurabh Gupta
A 'Diwali meeting' between veteran CPI(M) leader Ashok Bhattacharya and BJP MP Raju Bista has led to a political slugfest in West Bengal.
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"Cannot Have Complete Ban On Firecrackers": Supreme Court's New Ruling
- Monday November 1, 2021
- India News | Reported by Sukirti Dwivedi, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy
Green crackers - firecrackers made using relatively less-polluting materials - can be used during the festive season starting this week in West Bengal, the Supreme Court said on Monday, setting aside a total ban on crackers by the Calcutta High Court
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Supreme Court To Hear Plea Against High Court Order Banning Crackers In Bengal
- Sunday October 31, 2021
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea against the Calcutta High Court order banning the sale, purchase and use of all firecrackers in the state during Kali Puja, Diwali celebrations and some other festivities this year.
- www.ndtv.com
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West Bengal Pollution Control Board Permits Limited Use Of Green Firecrackers
- Wednesday October 27, 2021
- India News | Asian News International
West Bengal Pollution Control Board permitted the sales and bursting of green firecrackers in the state for a limited time frame during Diwali, Chhath Puja, Christmas and New Years Eve on Wednesday.
- www.ndtv.com
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At Least 50 Huts Burnt In 2 Fire Incidents In Bengal On Diwali Day
- Sunday November 15, 2020
- Kolkata News | Press Trust of India
Around 50 shanties in New Town area near Kolkata and Purba Bardhaman district were burnt in two incidents of fire on the day of Kali puja and Diwali on Saturday, officials said.
- www.ndtv.com
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Festivals Not More Important Than Life, Says Top Court On Cracker Ban
- Wednesday November 11, 2020
- India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Harish Pullanoor
The Supreme Court today rejected a plea against a Calcutta High Court order against a ban on firecrackers, saying "life itself is in danger".
- www.ndtv.com
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Firecrackers Banned On Diwali, Kali Puja In Bengal, Rules High Court
- Thursday November 5, 2020
- India News | Reported by Monideepa Banerjie, Edited by Stela Dey
The Calcutta High Court has banned the use of firecrackers in West Bengal on Diwali, Kali Puja and Chatt Puja in view of the coronavirus pandemic that has gripped the world.
- www.ndtv.com
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Pollution Board Teams In Kolkata To Check Violations During Festivities
- Monday November 5, 2018
- Kolkata News | Press Trust of India
The West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) has decided to deploy seven teams in Kolkata and its surrounding areas on the occasion of Kali Puja and Diwali to check adherence to the 90-decibel limit and the recent Supreme Court order on bursting firecrackers.
- www.ndtv.com
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Vishwakarma Puja 2018: A Day Dedicated To The Divine Creator
- Monday September 17, 2018
- India News | Edited by Richa Taneja
Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated on September 17 in Assam, UP, Karnataka, Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Tripura. Vishwakarma puja is also celebrated a day after Diwali, along with Govardhan Puja.
- www.ndtv.com
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'Compelled To Quit Trinamool With Heavy Heart,' Says Mukul Roy
- Wednesday October 11, 2017
- India News | Written by Monideepa Banerjie
Mukul Roy, long-time Trinamool Congress leader seen as the right-hand man of Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, quit the party and his Rajya Sabha seat today. Amid speculations that he was joining the BJP, Mr Roy later told the media that he would reveal his future plans only after Diwali.
- www.ndtv.com
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West Bengal Pollution Control Board To Hold Workshops In School Ahead Of Diwali
- Tuesday October 3, 2017
- Education | Press Trust of India
The West Bengal Pollution Control Board will hold workshops in schools to raise awareness about sound pollution in the run-up to the Diwali festival.
- www.ndtv.com/education
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On Kali Puja, 75 Chinese 'Soldiers' Guard The Goddess In Kolkata
- Sunday October 30, 2016
- Kolkata News | Written by Monideepa Banerjie
While the country was getting ready for Diwali, Bengal celebrated Kali Puja with pomp and fervour yesterday. With the same zest as Durga Puja, Kolkata has neither run out of steam nor themes to celebrate the "shyama" or dark goddess.
- www.ndtv.com
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Diwali 2016: How is it Celebrated in Bengal and Maharashtra
- Tuesday June 27, 2017
- Kalyan Karmakar
We know the kind of festivities that brighten up the North of India during Diwali, but now, let's take a look at Bengal's own version of Diwali and the extravaganza that graces Maharashtrian communities.
- food.ndtv.com
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Bhoot Chaturdashi: All About West Bengal's Version Of Halloween
- Tuesday October 29, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
Bhoot Chaturdashi predates Diwali in West Bengal and was traditionally practiced as a night of protection, remembrance and spiritual cleansing.
- www.ndtv.com
-
From North To South, How Is Diwali Celebrated Across India
- Friday November 10, 2023
- Offbeat | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated according to Hindu calendar, on the 15th day of the month of Kartik - the darkest night of the year.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Trinamool Sees Red In 'Diwali Meet' Between Bengal BJP MP And Left Leader
- Wednesday October 26, 2022
- India News | Written by Saurabh Gupta
A 'Diwali meeting' between veteran CPI(M) leader Ashok Bhattacharya and BJP MP Raju Bista has led to a political slugfest in West Bengal.
- www.ndtv.com
-
"Cannot Have Complete Ban On Firecrackers": Supreme Court's New Ruling
- Monday November 1, 2021
- India News | Reported by Sukirti Dwivedi, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy
Green crackers - firecrackers made using relatively less-polluting materials - can be used during the festive season starting this week in West Bengal, the Supreme Court said on Monday, setting aside a total ban on crackers by the Calcutta High Court
- www.ndtv.com
-
Supreme Court To Hear Plea Against High Court Order Banning Crackers In Bengal
- Sunday October 31, 2021
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea against the Calcutta High Court order banning the sale, purchase and use of all firecrackers in the state during Kali Puja, Diwali celebrations and some other festivities this year.
- www.ndtv.com
-
West Bengal Pollution Control Board Permits Limited Use Of Green Firecrackers
- Wednesday October 27, 2021
- India News | Asian News International
West Bengal Pollution Control Board permitted the sales and bursting of green firecrackers in the state for a limited time frame during Diwali, Chhath Puja, Christmas and New Years Eve on Wednesday.
- www.ndtv.com
-
At Least 50 Huts Burnt In 2 Fire Incidents In Bengal On Diwali Day
- Sunday November 15, 2020
- Kolkata News | Press Trust of India
Around 50 shanties in New Town area near Kolkata and Purba Bardhaman district were burnt in two incidents of fire on the day of Kali puja and Diwali on Saturday, officials said.
- www.ndtv.com
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Festivals Not More Important Than Life, Says Top Court On Cracker Ban
- Wednesday November 11, 2020
- India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Harish Pullanoor
The Supreme Court today rejected a plea against a Calcutta High Court order against a ban on firecrackers, saying "life itself is in danger".
- www.ndtv.com
-
Firecrackers Banned On Diwali, Kali Puja In Bengal, Rules High Court
- Thursday November 5, 2020
- India News | Reported by Monideepa Banerjie, Edited by Stela Dey
The Calcutta High Court has banned the use of firecrackers in West Bengal on Diwali, Kali Puja and Chatt Puja in view of the coronavirus pandemic that has gripped the world.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Pollution Board Teams In Kolkata To Check Violations During Festivities
- Monday November 5, 2018
- Kolkata News | Press Trust of India
The West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) has decided to deploy seven teams in Kolkata and its surrounding areas on the occasion of Kali Puja and Diwali to check adherence to the 90-decibel limit and the recent Supreme Court order on bursting firecrackers.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Vishwakarma Puja 2018: A Day Dedicated To The Divine Creator
- Monday September 17, 2018
- India News | Edited by Richa Taneja
Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated on September 17 in Assam, UP, Karnataka, Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Tripura. Vishwakarma puja is also celebrated a day after Diwali, along with Govardhan Puja.
- www.ndtv.com
-
'Compelled To Quit Trinamool With Heavy Heart,' Says Mukul Roy
- Wednesday October 11, 2017
- India News | Written by Monideepa Banerjie
Mukul Roy, long-time Trinamool Congress leader seen as the right-hand man of Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, quit the party and his Rajya Sabha seat today. Amid speculations that he was joining the BJP, Mr Roy later told the media that he would reveal his future plans only after Diwali.
- www.ndtv.com
-
West Bengal Pollution Control Board To Hold Workshops In School Ahead Of Diwali
- Tuesday October 3, 2017
- Education | Press Trust of India
The West Bengal Pollution Control Board will hold workshops in schools to raise awareness about sound pollution in the run-up to the Diwali festival.
- www.ndtv.com/education
-
On Kali Puja, 75 Chinese 'Soldiers' Guard The Goddess In Kolkata
- Sunday October 30, 2016
- Kolkata News | Written by Monideepa Banerjie
While the country was getting ready for Diwali, Bengal celebrated Kali Puja with pomp and fervour yesterday. With the same zest as Durga Puja, Kolkata has neither run out of steam nor themes to celebrate the "shyama" or dark goddess.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Diwali 2016: How is it Celebrated in Bengal and Maharashtra
- Tuesday June 27, 2017
- Kalyan Karmakar
We know the kind of festivities that brighten up the North of India during Diwali, but now, let's take a look at Bengal's own version of Diwali and the extravaganza that graces Maharashtrian communities.
- food.ndtv.com