GUWAHATI: Nine people lost their lives and 105 others were injured in road accidents in Guwahati during Durga Puja from October 16 to 21, according to data provided by Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Superintendent Dr. Devajit Choudhury. ALSO READ: Two New Underground Fish Species Discovered in Assam, Shrub Rediscovered After 204 Years GMCH…
GUWAHATI: The deadly stampede at Kolkata’s Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal, which claimed 19 lives, mostly women and children, cast a shadow over the second day of Durga Puja on Sunday, October 18. As grieving families collected the bodies of their loved ones from morgues, the West Bengal government announced a series of safety measures…
Behind every magnificent Durga idol is an artisan whose labour often goes unnoticed Every year, as Durga Puja arrives, Guwahati transforms into a city of lights, elaborate pandals, colourful decorations and thousands of devotees gathering to seek the blessings of Maa Durga. The streets come alive with festivities, the sound of dhak fills the air, and beautifully crafted idols become the centre of…
Surrogate Ads Galore in Puja Pandals as Companies Play with the Law Guwahati’s Durga Puja pandals are meant to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. Yet a walk through several of the city’s festive venues reveals an uncomfortable contradiction: pan masala advertisements have secured prime visibility, turning spaces meant for community worship into platforms for the indirect promotion of…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Traffic Police has announced traffic restrictions and diversions across the city from October 16 to 20 during Durga Puja to ensure public safety, prevent congestion and facilitate the movement of emergency vehicles. ALSO READ: Guitarist of Indian Rock Legends Indus Creed, Mahesh Tinaikar, Passes Away According to a traffic advisory issued by…
From Paltan Bazaar to Khanapara, Hotel Palacio brings together special menus, live music, DJ nights and festive offers from October 14–25 Hotel Palacio announces Guwahati’s grandest Puja celebration with Durga Utsav 2026, a 12-day celebration running from October 14 to 25 across Hotel Palacio Paltan Bazaar and Hotel Palacio Khanapara. Bringing the spirit of…
GUWAHATI: A Kolkata-based pandal artist has allegedly left Guwahati after collecting over ₹10 lakh from two Durga Puja committees for theme and structural design work, leaving organisers struggling to complete their pandal ahead of the festival. ALSO READ: ₹1.21 Lakh a Day to Protest at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, Only 3 Dates Left in 2026 According…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati’s Geetanagar will feature a Durga Puja pandal themed on the Nepal flash floods this year, with a budget of ₹35 lakh allocated for the celebrations. ALSO READ: Garima Garg, Pabitra Margherita, AASU Distance Themselves From Proposed Zubeen Mahotsav The pandal is being designed by artisans from Kolkata, while the Durga idol is being…
GUWAHATI: A Durga Puja pandal at Guwahati’s Bamunimaidan will take visitors into a world of magic and wonder this year, with a “Disneyland” theme marking the 39th year of the celebrations. Built around the motto “Magic, Joy, Togetherness,” the pandal aims to offer devotees and families a festive experience that combines devotion with entertainment….
Puja Crowds, Criminal Gangs: Is Guwahati Police Ready to Protect the City? Durga Puja is approaching, and Guwahati Police face a test that goes beyond traffic diversions, barricades and the deployment of uniformed personnel. As thousands of devotees prepare to visit pandals across the city, the police must confront an uncomfortable reality: crowded streets, distracted…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has decided to organise the Swachh Durga Puja Competition 2026 to promote cleanliness and environmentally friendly celebrations across the city during the upcoming Durga Puja festivities. ALSO READ: Nagaon Bypoll: Akhil Gogoi Calls Congress Defeat ‘Historic’, Ajmal Labels It BJP’s ‘B-Team’ A special general meeting was held at the…
GUWAHATI: The 24th Durga Puja celebration at Dhirenpara’s Itabhata area in Guwahati is set to focus on an eco-friendly approach, with the organisers opting for organic colours and locally sourced materials. ALSO READ: Large Quantity of Fake LPG Hoses Seized in Guwahati’s Fancy Bazar The puja pandal will be crafted by local Assamese artists using…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati administration on Friday issued a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations in the city, focusing on public safety, traffic management, fire safety, noise control and idol immersion. ALSO READ: Assam’s Tezpur University Approved as Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Assamese As per the…
GUWAHATI: The Barsapara Sarbojanin Durga Puja Committee will organise its 43rd Durga Puja this year near South Point School, opposite the school near the Battalion Gate in Barsapara, Guwahati. ALSO READ: Seven New Directions for VIP Convoys: No Extra Vehicles, No Traffic Disruption, Priority for Emergency Vehicles With an approximate budget of ₹15 lakh, the…
GUWAHATI: The 78th edition of the Durga Puja in Pandu, Guwahati, will be held from October 15 to October 21, 2026, with the organisers choosing Dwadash Jyotirlinga as this year’s central theme. ALSO READ: 50 Students to Get Free Residential NEET Coaching in Four Assam Districts The theme will showcase the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas associated…
GUWAHATI: The 52nd edition of a Durga Puja celebration in Guwahati’s Pandu will bring the theme of “Nabanna Utsav”, the traditional Bengali harvest festival, this year. ALSO READ: Guwahati Among 50 Cities Selected Under Centre’s PRAGATI-50 Initiative for Improved Urban Cleanliness For Durga Puja 2026, the committee has chosen “Nabanna Utsav”, a traditional Bengali harvest…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced a set of special measures ahead of Durga Puja on Thursday, September 24. The decisions include an enhanced Orunodoi payment, a Puja bonus for ATCL employees and tea workers, and an additional holiday for state government employees. ALSO READ: Kamakhya Temple Sees Unannounced…
GUWAHATI: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will operate four pairs of festival special trains during the upcoming Puja, Diwali and Chhath festival season to facilitate passenger travel. ALSO READ: ‘What Is Your Name?’: CM Sarma Reacts to Question on Not Visiting Zubeen Kshetra Train No. 05742/05741 between New Jalpaiguri and Gomti Nagar will operate from…
GUWAHATI: A Durga Puja in Guwahati’s Kahilipara area is set to mark its 51st edition this year with a ‘The Jungle Book’ theme, blending elements of the popular jungle world with the traditional presentation of Maa Durga. ALSO READ: Woman Dies During IVF Treatment at Guwahati Centre, Family Lodges Complaint The organisers have estimated an…
GUWAHATI: Durga Puja celebrations in Guwahati’s Panbazar are set to get a traditional touch this year, with a pandal being designed on the theme of Dashavatar and inspired by the architecture of the Jagannath Temple. ALSO READ: BRICS Countries Must Create More Trade Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs, Says Piyush Goyal The puja committee has set…
