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Rare tradition: Unique 18-handed idol of Mahalakshmi worshipped in Bamangola

Malda, Oct. 6 -- In a rare tradition, the Sri Sri Sarada Tirtham Ashram of Ganguria in Bamangola block has been observing the worship of 18-handed Goddess Mahalakshmi for the past 22 years. This year ... Read More


Traders rely on cold storage units to meet lotus demand for Lakshmi Puja

Malda, Oct. 5 -- As the echoes of Durga Puja celebrations fade, preparations for Lakshmi Puja are already in full swing across Malda. Traders and flower sellers in the district are relying on lotus fl... Read More


Gold ornaments stolen from Durga Puja idol

Malda, Oct. 3 -- A shocking incident marred the festive spirit of Durga Puja in Eklakhi under Gazole Police Station, after gold ornaments offered to Goddess Durga were allegedly stolen on the night of... Read More


For 225 years, Durga Puja celebrated with same grandeur and rituals

Malda, Sept. 28 -- The era of Zamindars may have long passed, but in the crumbling walls of the old Roy Estate mansion at Singabad-Tilasn in Habibpur block, tradition still lives on. For 225 years, Du... Read More


AI-powered security system introduced to curb Rly crimes

Malda, Sept. 26 -- Passenger safety and protection of railway property in Malda division is going to receive a technological boost with the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in railway poli... Read More


Malda district ranks second in state in APAS camp footfall

Malda, Sept. 25 -- The Amader Para Amader Samadhan (APAS) programme has registered a significant success in Malda, with the district recording the state's second-highest average footfall per camp. Off... Read More


Migrant worker from Malda 'beaten to death' in Karnataka

Malda, Sept. 25 -- A pall of grief has descended over Dilalpur village in Old Malda's Sahapur gram panchayat after news arrived that a migrant worker from the area was ''beaten to death'' in Karnataka... Read More


Floodwaters submerge Bhutni during Durga Puja, over 200 families in crisis

Malda, Sept. 24 -- The festive spirit of Durga Puja has dimmed in Malda's Manikchak block, where Bhutni island reels under the double blow of floods and riverbank erosion. Across villages, the atmosph... Read More


Harishchandrapur: Heritage and freedom fight mark 300-year-old Puja

Malda, Sept. 23 -- September marks not only the festive season but also a reminder of Malda's deep-rooted ties with India's freedom struggle. Harishchandrapur's Pipla village, once a vibrant centre of... Read More


Special 'Bullet Force' launched in Malda to check crime, traffic during DurgaPuja rush

Malda, Sept. 22 -- Malda town is gearing up to manage the heavy surge in traffic in the heart of English Bazar during the Durga Puja. The state police have rolled out a special "Bullet Force" to keep ... Read More