Durga Ashtami 2026: Dates and Spiritual Importance
Discover the sacred Durga Ashtami dates for 2026, its deep religious significance, fasting rituals, and how devotees seek blessings from Goddess Durga.
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Gurgaon's Lone Sanitation Worker Cleans 2km Alone
Durga Das, a 55-year-old MCG sanitation worker in Gurgaon's Sector 23A, single-handedly cleans over 2km of roads daily. Staff shortages have left her working alone for months despite repeated requests for help.
Himachal Village Toru Rejects Costly Traditions
Toru village in Himachal's Sirmaur district unanimously adopts resolution banning extravagant weddings, liquor, and reforming rituals to ease economic burden on families.
Inside Sainji: Uttarakhand's Golden Corn Village
Discover Sainji, a Himalayan village in Tehri Garhwal where corn drying is an ancient art. Explore its sustainable farming, strong community, and why it's an offbeat travel gem. Plan your visit.
Kanaka Durga Temple Electricity Bill Dispute Resolved
Senior ministers intervene to end the Kanaka Durga temple electricity bill row. A solution involving net meters for the solar plant and phased payment of dues brings relief. Read the full story.
Mana Village: Now India's First, Not Last
Discover why Mana, a Himalayan village in Uttarakhand, has been symbolically rebranded from 'India's Last Village' to 'India's First Village'. Explore its culture, treks, and sacred sites.
Short Film 'Dhaki' Highlights Plight of Traditional Drummers
A new Bengali short film, 'Dhaki', confronts the replacement of live dhak players with recorded tracks during Durga Puja. It explores cultural loss and the human vs. machine debate. Watch the story unfold.
Gumla DC's Historic Visit to Remote Asur-Korwa Village
Gumla DC Prerna Dixit visited the remote Karamdon-Asurtoli village, addressing long-pending road connectivity and welfare schemes for PVTG communities. A DPR for a bridge and an Aadhaar camp were ordered. Read more.
Purple Line Tunnelling Milestone at Kolkata Race Course
TBM Durga successfully navigates under heritage RCTC stands. A crucial step for Joka-Esplanade Metro, monitored with sensors to protect the 1847 racecourse.
Rajasthan 'treasure pot' hoax busted, two conmen arrested
A mysterious pot dug up in a Rajasthan village, sparking a treasure frenzy, turned out to be a hoax. Police arrested two locals for cheating. Details inside.
Mamata Banerjee's Real Birthday & Age Mystery Explained
PM Modi wished Mamata Banerjee on her official birthday, Jan 5. But the Bengal CM reveals her real birth date is different, making her 5 years younger. Full story inside.
Odisha's Babojola Village Bans Littering, Holds Cleanliness Fest
Discover Babojola, a model village in Mayurbhanj where cleanliness is a way of life, enforced by CCTV and celebrated with a unique festival on Feb 15-16. Read its inspiring story.
Nepal PM's Husband to Get Treatment in New Delhi
Durga Prasad Subedi, husband of Nepal's Interim PM Sushila Karki, is being transferred to a Delhi hospital for advanced medical care after showing no improvement in Kathmandu. Read the full story.
West Bengal's Year-Round Durga Puja Landmark Takes Shape
Kolkata's New Town is building a massive, permanent Durga Puja complex with a 177-ft sanctum, 108 idols, and 1000 pillars. The Rs 262-crore project aims to be a global cultural hub. Read more.
DeSu Reunites On-Screen After Decade, New Film for Pujo 2026
Tollywood's iconic couple Dev and Subhashree Ganguly confirm a film reunion after 10 years. The high-octane project, slated for Durga Puja 2026, is already a major buzz. Details inside!
Namakkal Inspects 1000+ Poultry Farms to Prevent Bird Flu
Namakkal district administration and Animal Husbandry Department conduct surprise inspections at poultry farms to prevent bird flu spread from Kerala. Collector Durga Murthy leads the drive.
20 Held in Assam for Witchcraft Killing, Teen Claims to be Durga
Police in Assam's Karbi Anglong arrest 20 for burning a couple alive over witchcraft claims. A teenager claiming to be goddess Durga allegedly led the mob. Read the shocking details.
Disciplinary action for unauthorized power cut at Vijayawada temple
Andhra Pradesh government initiates action against an engineer for disconnecting power to Kanaka Durga Temple without approval. Read about the incident and the state's response.
First Heart Transplant at Kerala District Hospital Saves Life
A 22-year-old Nepali woman's condition improves after a historic heart transplant at Kochi's Ernakulam General Hospital, the first such surgery at a district-level government facility in India.
Uttarakhand's Abandoned Village Martoli: A Lost Himalayan Life
Explore the haunting story of Martoli, a once-thriving trade village in Uttarakhand's Johar Valley, abandoned after the 1962 war. Discover its history and fragile future. Read more.
Panchkula Police reunites 488 missing persons in 2025
Panchkula police's coordinated efforts in 2025 led to the safe return of 488 missing persons, including 162 children. DCP Srishti Gupta details the operation's success and public appeal.
Power disruption at Vijayawada temple due to coordination lapse
Andhra's Energy Minister clarifies the 15-minute power outage at Kanaka Durga Temple was due to official coordination failure, not technical issues. A review meeting is scheduled for Jan 6-7.
3 Zodiacs to Get Divine Feminine Blessings in 2026
As 2026 approaches, Aries, Leo, and Libra are set for a transformative year under the protection of divine feminine energy. Discover how Maa Durga, Kali, and Lakshmi will shape their fortunes.
Odissi Dancer Karishma Ahuja Presents Contemplative Recital
Odissi exponent Karishma Ahuja delivered a classical recital featuring Pallavi in Raga Ahir Bhairav and Durga Stuti. Trained in Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra's tradition, her performance emphasized form and abhinaya. Discover the details.
Mamata lays Durga Angan stone, hits out at SIR process
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee laid the foundation for a Rs 262 crore Durga Angan in New Town. She invoked Ma Durga amid the SIR electoral roll revision, stressing secularism and voting rights.
Durga Kavach: Astrological Benefits for Devotees
Discover how chanting Durga Kavach from the Durga Saptashati can reduce malefic planetary effects, doshas, and bring prosperity. Learn its key benefits for health and relationships.
Mamata: 'I am a true secularist', announces Durga Angan & Mahakal Temple
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee counters BJP's appeasement charge, asserts her secular credentials. She lays foundation for world's largest Durga Angan and announces Siliguri's Mahakal Temple. Details inside.
UP Village Rushes for Rabies Shots After Buffalo Milk Scare
Panic grips Pipraul village in UP's Badaun after a buffalo, bitten by a stray dog, dies. Over 200 villagers who consumed its milk in raita rush for anti-rabies vaccines. Health officials urge calm.
Mamata to lay Durgangan temple foundation in New Town
CM Mamata Banerjee will lay the foundation stone for the 'Durgangan' Durga temple complex in Kolkata's New Town on Monday. The 17.2-acre project promises cultural vibrancy and traffic concerns.
Mamata's Durga Angan Temple Launch Sparks Political Row
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to lay foundation for Durga Angan temple in Kolkata, drawing BJP's Suvendu Adhikari's criticism. A deep dive into the politics of faith ahead of polls.
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