West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared a Rs 1.10 lakh grant for each registered Durga Puja committee, continuing ...

KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday combined an enhanced handout for Durga Puja organisers this ...

“Khuti puja marks the start of festivities,” said councillor Tulsi Sinha Roy, who joined residents for the occasion. “For me, it’s also a time to meet near and dear ones. May we have a great Durga ...

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee faces criticism for increasing Durga Puja clubs' honorarium, seen as pre-election "bribe".

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee raises Durga Puja honorarium to ₹1.10 lakhs, sparking controversy ahead of Assembly polls.

Durga Ashtami holds a great religious and spiritual significance in the Hindu religion. On this day, devotees keep fast and ...

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee increased Durga Puja grants to ₹1.10 lakh for 40,000 committees, waiving taxes.

This would however cost the cash-strapped state government around Rs 400 crores to sponsor the grand festival. BJP has come ...

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee hikes Durga Puja grant to Rs 1.10 lakh per committee; BJP criticises move as misuse of public funds amid financial crisis.

Around 42,000 Puja committees across West Bengal benefit from this annual grant, including nearly 3,000 based in Kolkata ...

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hiked the Durga Puja grant to Rs 1.10 lakh for 40,000 committees, waived taxes, ...

In a major pre-election announcement, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday increased the state ...