Kolkata witnesses massive rally in demand of justice for RG Kar victim on eve of Mahalaya

Oct 02, 2024, at 06:47 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Even as the festive season of Durga Puja is knocking on the doors, the cry for justice for the junior doctor, who was brutally raped and murdered in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, is far from dying down. Kolkata stood witness to another round of mega protests in demand for justice on Tuesday, which marks the eve of Mahalaya, an auspicious day for the Bengali community.

Restrictions imposed in Assam ahead of Mahalaya, Vishwakarma Puja

Sep 17, 2020, at 01:40 am

Guwahati/UNI: In view of Vishwakarma Puja and Mahalaya on Thursday, which sets the stage for the Durga Puja festivities in Assam, strict regulations and guidelines have been issued by district administrations to ensure that the festive spirit does not override the COVID 19 safety protocols.

Speeding vehicle kills 3 women in Assam’s Tinsukia on Mahalaya

Sep 28, 2019, at 04:24 pm

Guwahati, Sep 28 (IBNS): At least three women were killed and six others were injured after a speeding Innova car rammed into a group of people while they were participating in the Mahalaya rally in Assam’s Tinsukia district on Saturday morning.

PM Modi greets Indians on the occasion of Mahalaya

Sep 19, 2017, at 06:59 pm

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has greeted the people of India on the occasion of Mahalaya.

The puja countdown begins as Bengal observes Mahalaya

Oct 12, 2015, at 02:58 pm

Kolkata, Oct 12 (IBNS) Bengal on Monday observed the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya, the flag bearer of the most awaited festival for the Bengali community in the world-Durga Puja.