Chorbagan Durga Puja Stampede: 17 Dead, 35 Injured; Puja Committee Members Detained
At least 17 people have died and 35 others have been injured in a stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari ordering a transparent investigation into the tragedy. Members of the
17 dead, 25 injured in Kolkata Puja pandal stampede; PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia relief
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives in a stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojonin community Durga Puja pandal on Muktarambabu Street in North Kolkata on Saturday, in which 17 people were killed, and 25 people were seriously injured. PM Modi on X said that the stampede in Kolkata is saddening, and also offered condolences to the bereaved families. Wishing the injured a speedy recovery, the Prime Minister said. He further added that the West Bengal government is providing all possible help to the affected families. The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000, the PMO wrote on X. President Droupadi Murmu also expressed grief over the deaths, saying that the news of the deaths of people is extremely heartbreaking. I express my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families. I pray for the swift recovery of those who have been injured, the President said. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan said that he is deeply anguished by the tragic stampede. My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured, VP Radhakrishnan wrote on X. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has postponed all his Durga Puja-related engagements on Sunday, and asserted that he is in touch with the Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari about the incident. I have just received the extremely distressing news of multiple casualties after the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal. I pray for the peace of the souls of those who have lost their lives in this tragic accident and extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved family members. The administration is making arrangements for the best possible medical treatment for the injured, HM Shah wrote on X. I am postponing all my scheduled programs in West Bengal tomorrow to visit the injured in the hospital. I pray to Ma Durga that all the injured individuals recover swiftly, the Home Minister said. West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi also issued a statement condoling the mishap. Deeply saddened by the loss of precious lives in the stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Praying for the swift recovery of the injured, the statement from the Governors office read. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also prayed for the departed souls, saying, I pray to God that the departed souls attain a place at His divine feet and that the bereaved families are granted the strength to endure this boundless sorrow. I also pray to Maa Durga for the swift recovery of the injured. Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that it is extremely painful that such darkness has descended upon the lives of many families during the time of festivities. My condolences are with those families who have lost their loved ones. May God grant a place to the departed souls at His sacred feet and bestow swift recovery upon the injured, he said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that he is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life caused by the stampede, Relief and rescue efforts are underway to ensure timely assistance to all those affected, he said. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has also appealed to all Congress leaders and workers to extend every possible assistance to those affected during this difficult hour.
Amit Shah speaks to CM Adhikari, postpones event in Bengal due to Kolkata Durga Puja stampede
In the wake of the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he will postpone all his scheduled programmes in West Bengal meant for Sunday (October...
Amit Shah To Visit Kolkata Stampede Victims, Postpones Sunday Programmes
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit those injured in the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata on Sunday, PTI reported. He has postponed all his scheduled programmes in West Bengal for October 18 following the incident.
Stampede-like situation at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Puja Pandal in North Kolkata; several injured
North Kolkata , October 17 : A stampede-like situation was reported at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Puja pandal in North Kolkata, West bengal on Saturday. The injured were shifted to the hospital. An eyewitness described a dire scene, stating that the crowd was so massive that many people were fainting and taken away. Many people lost consciousness; some were being taken on motorcycles. I witnessed this happening all aroundwhen people fainted, they were taken away on bikes. All of this took place, and there was a massive crowd as well, he told ANI. Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed shock over the incident, praying for a speedy recovery for those injured. Deeply shocked and saddened to learn about the stampede at the Chore Bagan Puja Pandal. I pray to Maa Durga for the speedy recovery of all those injured and for strength and courage for their families during this difficult time, she said on X. Kolkata police, in a statment said that a stampede incident took place at the exit gate of Sarada Park (Chor Bagan) Puja Pandal (Girish Park PS area) due to heavy rush of pandal hoppers during rain on Saturday at around 19.40 hrs. All the injured persons were rescued and removed to MCH. Reinforcements from Control Room/Fire Brigade/KP, DMG team/ Ambulances with Medical team were sent. Puja Pandal is now closed for visitors. So far information received around 35 persons were removed to MCH. Details are awaited. Following the mishap, the following help lines have been introduced at Lalbazar Control Room in/c/w Sarada Park (Chorbagan) incident.1) 18003455678, 03322141310.
West Bengal BJP president calls for fresh round of SIR in the State
West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Samik Bhattacharya claimed that the SIR was not properly done in the State; exercise saw deletion of 91 lakh electors from the electoral rolls which was about 13% of all the voters in the State before the start of the voter list revision.
Several feared dead after stampede at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal
A crowd surge at a community Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata on Saturday evening led to a stampede-like situation, injuring at least 25 people. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and other officials visited the injured at Calcutta Medical College and Hospital. Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee also expressed her shock.
Kolkata Durga Puja pandal accident: West Bengal government launches helpline numbers
The West Bengal government has issued toll-free and contact helpline numbers for people seeking information about the accident at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata, where 17people were reported killed and several injured. People can call 18003455678 or 03322141310 for information related to the incident.
Kolkata pandal stampede: Heavy rush amid rain led to deadly incident - top developments
A chaotic stampede unfolded at the Sarada Park Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata due to a crowd surge, leading to injuries for at least 35 attendees, some in serious condition. Emergency services transported the injured to Calcutta Medical College and Hospital for immediate medical assistance. The West Bengal health minister, alongside other political leaders, responded by visiting the scene and the hospital.
People fainted, taken on bikes: Eyewitness on Kolkata pandal stampede
A stampede occurred at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata, injuring at least 35 people. The incident was triggered by a crowd surge after rainfall caused attendees to rush forward. Eyewitnesses reported many individuals fainting and being transported on motorcycles for medical assistance. West Bengal officials, including the Chief Minister, visited injured individuals at Calcutta Medical College and Hospital.
Former West Bengal Minister Indranil Sen Seeks Supreme Court Bail Amid Money Laundering Fears
Indranil Sen files for anticipatory bail in Supreme Court after Calcutta High Court denies his request in a money laundering case. Former West Bengal Minister Indranil Sen Seeks Supreme Court Bail Amid Money Laundering Fears
Stampede-like situation at Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, 25 injured
At least 25 people were injured in a stampede-like situation arising out of a crowd surge at a community Durga Puja in north Kolkata on Saturday evening, police said. As it started raining, the crowd waiting outside the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal rushed forward, and some of them fell on the road, leading to the stampede-like situation, a senior officer said. At least 25 people were taken to the Kolkata Medical College and Hospital in serious condition, he said. West Bengal Health Minister Saradwat Mukherjee and senior officials rushed to the hospital. Disaster management personnel rushed to the spot.
Atleast 17 Dead, 35 Injured In Stampede-Like Chaos At Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal
Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said she was deeply shocked about the stampede-like situation at Chorbagan puja pandal.I pray to Maa Durga for the speedy recovery of all those injured and for strength and courage for their families during this difficult time, she said.
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Hyderabad, Oct 17 (IANS) Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy has connected India's long-unresolved border enclaves with Bangladesh to the ongoing protests in Delhi against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, adding that the past territorial anomalies enabled illegal migration that still affects voter lists today. In a video explanation circulating widely, Reddy described the pre-2015 situation as one of the most bizarre international borders in existence. India had 111 enclaves inside Bangladesh while Bangladesh had 51 enclaves inside India. In some places the complexity ran deeper: second-order enclaves existed where a Bangladeshi pocket lay inside an Indian enclave that itself sat inside Bangladesh, and vice versa. These territories, left over from the Partition era, created service-less zones in which residents lacked reliable access to administration, identity documents and clear citizenship pathways for decades. The anomalies were finally settled through the 2015 Land Boundary Agreement, negotiated and passed by the Parliament under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under the swap, residents were given the choice of citizenship and the last remaining pockets of foreign territory on either side of the border were eliminated. Reddy presented this resolution as the closure of a long-standing irregularity that had facilitated unchecked movement across the frontier. Such stupid borders were designed for political interests... and they continued from the day of Partition till recently, till 2015 until the Narendra Modi government came, the Telangana BJP MP said. He then linked that history directly to the current protests in the national capital. Demonstrators have opposed the Election Commission's SIR exercise, which critics claim has removed more than 130 million names from the electoral rolls, Reddy added. Supporters of the BJP MP's video said that the voter revision is a necessary housekeeping measure to identify and delete illegal or ineligible entries. Protesters, by contrast, said that large numbers of genuine eligible voters have been wrongly struck off and have demanded the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Reddy framed the voter revision exercise as a logical continuation of earlier efforts to regularise citizenship and prevent infiltration from distorting democratic processes. He contended that porous borders and political patronage in certain states had previously allowed illegal migration to continue as a form of vote-bank politics, naming the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal and the Congress in Assam and elsewhere, with effects felt as far as Hyderabad, Delhi, Bihar and Odisha. In related remarks, the Telangana BJP MP broadened the charge. He alleged that recent protests and digital campaigns form part of a coordinated international effort aimed at regime change against Prime Minister Modi. According to Reddy, a diverse coalition of opposition parties and fringe groupsincluding the Congress, Samajwadi Party, DMK and extreme organisations, together with external actorsshare a single objective: to unseat the government. They (Opposition) do not have a common cause. The common cause is not NEET, not the UPI payment system, not the Election Commission... The common cause is to defeat PM Modi, regime change, he said, insisting that leadership change in a democracy must occur only through elections, not through orchestrated street agitation. Reddy also claimed large-scale manipulation of social-media metrics. Referring to an independent political figure associated with the Aam Aadmi Party, the Telangana BJP MP described a sudden surge of millions of Instagram followers as 100 per cent fake, 100 per cent paid, contrasting the online numbers with the modest physical turnout at the early stages of the protests. He also warned of multifaceted external pressures targeting India's economic stabilitycurrency volatility, disruptions in oil trade, and potential impacts on the information-technology and pharmaceutical sectors. In his view, strong leadership under PM Modi has so far enabled India to navigate these challenges while preserving strategic and economic autonomy. The discussion has added a historical dimension to an already polarised debate over electoral integrity, citizenship verification and the legacy of Partition-era borders. While the 2015 agreement resolved the enclave problem on paper, questions about migration, documentation and the accuracy of voter lists continue to surface. As protests persist in Delhi, interpretations of the SIR remain sharply divided; one side sees it as a safeguard against illegal entries, the other as an overreach that disenfranchises citizens. Reddy's intervention has injected the story of the old enclaves into that contemporary argument, presenting the current clean-up of electoral rolls as the unfinished business of regularising who belongs on India's voter lists.
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Idols made from recycled pens, discarded machine parts, and packaged food; health scans, pandal-hopping trips, resting kiosks, and responsible consumption corporate branding blends into the iconic celebrations
Three killed, three injured in bike and scooter collision in Bengal's Kolaghat
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 17 (IANS) At least three people were killed, and three more were injured in a collision between a bike and a scooter on the Haldia-Mecheda state highway in Shantipur of Kolaghat police station area in East Midnapore district of West Bengal, officials said on Saturday. The injured have been admitted to Tamluk Medical College and Hospital in critical condition. The incident took place at around 3 a.m. on Saturday. A district police officer said, We received information of an accident at around 3 a.m. We went to the spot and rescued the injured and sent them to Tamluk Medical College and Hospital. Some of them had died. Two two-wheelers have been brought to the police station. Investigation is underway. According to local sources, the bike and scooter riders were out to see idols during Durga Puja when they met with the tragic accident. The accident is likely to have taken place due to darkness on the Haldia-Mecheda state highway. The bike and the scooter got twisted due to the impact of the collision. Local residents quickly started rescue operations after learning about the accident. Police officers from the Kolaghat police station also reached the spot after they received information. The injured were rescued and taken to the Tamluk Medical College and Hospital with the help of police and local residents. They are undergoing treatment there. Their condition is said to be critical. One of the three deceased lived in Ramchandrapur in the Kolaghat police station area. The remaining two are residents of Srikrishnapur in the Nandakumar police station area. It has also come to light that none of the riders were wearing helmets at the time of the accident. The police are investigating the real cause. Meanwhile, the Haldia-Mecheda state highway was blocked for some time due to the road accident, leading to the disruption in traffic. Later, police took charge to control the situation. The death of three people in such a tragic accident has cast a shadow of grief in the area.
Shillong locality honours first West Bengal CM as one of Meghalayas trailblazers
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BusinessWire India Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 17: Durga Puja is more than a festival. It is an emotion, a homecoming, and a celebration of the bonds that define our lives. Capturing this timeless sentiment, Anjali Jewellers has created a heartwarming short film that celebrates the enduring bond between a mother and her son, weaving together the emotional essence of motherhood, the warmth of homecoming, and the divine spirit of Durga Puja. At the heart of the film lies a story that resonates with countless families. It traces a mother
Book stalls at Durga Puja pandals bear the brunt of Left versus Right face-off in West Bengal
The crackdown of the book stalls of Left parties is part of the politics that has emerged in the State after the BJP government came to power in May 2026. Enthused with its electoral triumph and the complete dismantling of Trinamool Congress organisation, the BJP has to invent a new political adversary and it has focused on targeting the Left parties.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 17: Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited (NSE: STARHEALTH) (BSE: 543412), one of India's leading standalone health insurance companies, today announced the introduction of 'Bishram Grih' at select Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata and Durgapur. The first-of-its-kind initiative by Star Health offers pandal hoppers a comfortable lounge-style space to Rest, Relax & Rejuvenate during their Puja journey. Each Bishram Grih will also feature a technology-led Face Scan health assessment, enabling visitors to gain quick insights into select health indicators.
Bengal Durga Puja business booms for big organisers, smaller committees lag
West Bengal's Durga Puja commercial landscape was marked by uneven gains this year, with large puja organisers, malls, organised retailers and e-commerce platforms reporting brisk business, while smaller puja committees, traditional markets and hawkers struggled to keep pace. While government data showed 13,000 more pujas being organised this year than last, the divide between big-budget celebrations and smaller community pujas remained stark. Large and traditionally popular puja organisers reported fully booked outdoor advertising slots, with rates rising by at least 20 per cent amid the growing use of LED displays. Smaller committees, however, faced weaker advertising demand, with some outdoor advertising slots remaining vacant. Kajol Sarkar, an office-bearer of the Forum for Durgotsab, an umbrella body representing over 550 community Durga Puja committees in Kolkata, Howrah and their suburbs, said advertisers were concentrating on specific routes rather than spreading their ...
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As the nine-day autumn festival of Sharad Navratri continues with vibrant celebrations, Saturday, October 17, 2026, marks the seventh day of the festival, coinciding with Maha Saptamia major milestone in Durga Puja celebrations, particularly across West Bengal and eastern India. The seventh day of the sacred festival is devoutly dedicated to Maa Kalaratri, one of [] The post Navratri 2026 Day 7: Maha Saptami and Maa Kalaratri Significance & Puja Rituals appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
PM, HMlikely to skip West Bengal govts mega Mahalaya event
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Foreigners join citys pre-puja rush, soak in festive vibes
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Gandhi Shilp Bazaar in Vijayawada showcases rich heritage of crafts, handlooms
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SC grants bail to former RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh
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Bengal govt. to be custodian of enemy properties: Adhikari
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Bengal govt. to be custodian of enemy properties: Adhikari
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Supreme Court grants Mahua Moitra relief in circuit house accommodation row
The Supreme Court on Friday granted relief to Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in a dispute over access to the Krishnanagar Circuit House in West Bengal, relaxing the advance-notice requirement for her visits and calling for a uniform protocol governing the allotment of government guest houses and circuit houses to elected representatives. A Bench comprising [] The post Supreme Court grants Mahua Moitra relief in circuit house accommodation row appeared first on India Legal .
Both the factions of the Trinamool Congress- one led by Mamata Banerjee and the other by Ritabrata Banerjee- have to submit affidavits of party supporters staking claim to the party by October 26. Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee said that the Mamata faction is unable to get any support from the ground.
Dilip Ghosh accuses CJP of disrupting Navratri, Durga Puja festivities with Tiranga march
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WBCHSE HS Semester 3 Answer Key 2027 Released, Download Subject-Wise PDF
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Enthusiasm High for Durga Puja Festivities, Says West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh
West Bengals Dilip Ghosh shares insights on the excitement surrounding Durga Puja and addresses various political issues. Enthusiasm High for Durga Puja Festivities, Says West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh
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Adorned with lights and steeped in lore, Durga Puja pandals open for devotees across nation
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Durga Puja celebrations officially began in several parts of the nation as Navratri reached its sixth day. The pandal doors were opened to the public, drawing thousands of devotees seeking blessings. The city of Jamshedpur in Jharkhand transformed into a vibrant hub of devotion, joy, and celebration as community-led festivities reached their peak on Friday. Major socio-cultural and religious organisations, including the Hindi Club, Ranikudar, Sri Sri Rankini Mandir, Sri Utkal Durga Puja Committee, Agrico Puja Committee, and Tuiladungri Puja Committee, unveiled massive, intricately designed pandals. Elaborate thematic decorations, synchronised light displays, and traditional Vedic rituals have deeply immersed the local residents in the spirit of worship. Jamshedpur boasts a legacy of hosting approximately 500 distinct Durga Puja celebrations across the city, making it one of the region's largest cultural congregations. Local organising committees have deployed dedicated volunteers and coordinated infrastructure to manage the heavy footfall, ensuring safety and accessibility for families and visitors. As the multi-day festival progresses, the entire city remains unified in a rare blend of community bonding and spiritual reverence. As the nation marked the sixth day of Shardiya Navratri 2006, dedicated to Maa Katyayani, pandals were adorned across cities in West Bengal and other states, including Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and Jharkhand. Devotees were seen hopping between pandals and seeking blessings of the Goddess. Speaking to IANS at the unveiling of Goddess Durgas idol at Kolkatas renowned Tala Barowaris 106th Durga Puja celebrations, a devotee and organiser, Abhishek Bhattacharya, said, We worship the Shakti in three forms: one is Durga, one is Saraswati, and one is Lakshmi. We know through the Puranas and Vedas that Shakti possesses the divine power of Dasha Maha-vidya and Navadurga - the Navadurga of Uma. This is what we have tried to portray in our pandal. Furthermore, in Uttarakhands Kashipur, a seven-day Durga Puja festival has been organised from October 15 to 21, featuring religious rituals, cultural performances, bhajan evenings, and community feasts, with the inauguration by Mayor Deepak Bali. In Jharkhand, JMM general secretary Binod Kumar Pandey and party spokesperson Manoj Kumar Pandey inaugurated the Durga Puja pandal at Harmu Panch Mandir near Harmu Chowk by cutting the ribbon. Meanwhile, in Maharashtra, artist Hafizuddin Ahmed spoke to IANS and narrated how he has been making Ravan effigies for Dusshera for the past 50 years. I make effigies of Ravana, I make Tazia, I do set/scenery design work, and if any order comes from the film industry, I handle that too. As for how many generations, he said, I watched my father work, and he told me that his father and grandfather also used to do this same work.
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The Calcutta High Court on Thursday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen in a cheating case. Sen is accused of commercialising Durga Puja by selling high-priced preview show tickets through an organisation allegedly linked to him and his family, diverting government funds. The court noted rappings of corruption and the Enforcement Directorate is also investigating.
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