Durga Puja News - 2010

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|| November 15, 2010 ||

• Prayers ring in pollution, Patna - Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.

|| November 14, 2010 ||

• Four-day Sun worship ends on a sweet note - Lakhs throng capital ghats – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Shera Pujo winners awarded in star-studded evening ceremony – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Festivals over, but parks across city continue to be in a mess – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.

|| November 13, 2010 ||

• Several communities in the city take part in the three-day Chhath celebrations, Bhubaneswar - Orissa – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.

|| November 12, 2010 ||

• Crime takes a dip as Chhath arrives, Patna - Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Civic body fails Chhath ghat test, Patna - Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• All decked up: Roadside fruit shops are well stocked to meet Chhath Puja demands on the eve of Pehli Arghya, in Gaya. – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Security ring beefed up for sun fest, Muzaffarpur - Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Devotees opt for safe terrace to ghats, Patna - Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Ritual boost to festive sales figures, Patna - Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• People drive back for Chhath from Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, Chhapra - Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Clubs help out poor faithfuls, Patna - Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Babus slip into holiday mode - Only 30 per cent turn up for work, Ranchi - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• ‘For me, the festival is about complete devotion’ - Rita Verma, Former BJP MP from Dhanbad – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Switch on a musical Chhath, Jamshedpur - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Devout brave pocket pinch, Ranchi - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Chhath riddle for candidates, Jamshedpur - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Sun cities, clean cities - Communities join hands in Bokaro, Chas, Chandrapura – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.

|| November 11, 2010 ||

• Devotees strike holy chord - Vratis celebrate Nahay Khay with offerings to Sun God, Patna - Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• FESTIVAL READY RECKONER, Patna - Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Share-and-care festive motto, Patna - Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Youth soak in puja spirit, patna - Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Munda inspects ponds, Ranchi - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Chhath piety behind bars, Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Book prasad online, Jamshedpur - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.

|| November 10, 2010 ||

• Chhath trade notches mixed fortunes - Prices of puja items hit roof, Patna - Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Bihar Kokila sits pretty in melody market, Patna - Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.

|| November 09, 2010 ||

• Rebels ruin Chhath travel, Dhanbad - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Steel city celebrates, but with care, Jamshedpur - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Bihar trains run packed, Ranchi - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Crackers continue to crackle, Patna - Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Mixed fortunes mark Chhath run-up - Elections turn fruit trade sour, patna - Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• An idol being immersed in the Hooghly at Babughat on the last day of Kali Puja immersion – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.

|| November 08, 2010 ||

• Night of noise after quiet start – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Cop steps for rush of immersions – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Banana prices skyrocket as biggest festival draws close, Patna - Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• A year on, broken ghats trigger blame game, Patna - Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Noisy Diwali at Mecon, HEC - Silence, residential zones flout norms, Ranchi - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Special train for Chhath rush, Jamshedpur - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Ma of tunis – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• When traders turn great gamblers – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• A sparkling Times Evening – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• CITY LIGHTS – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• KASHMIR’S DIWALI GIFT ...A DAY WITHOUT FEAR – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Why Hinduism Is Science-proof – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.

|| November 07, 2010 ||

• Power-full Chhath on cards, Patna - Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Protest overruled, Jajpur temple sacrifices 160 goats, Jajpur - Orissa – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Murder, mishap mar Diwali spirit, Jamshedpur - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Munda plays host on Kali Puja, Jamshedpur - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• For Bhai Phonta, sisters catch a whiff of Padma hilsa – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Jawan held for beating up cop in a crowded Kali Puja pandal in Barasat – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Crackers seized, 1037 held for norm violation – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.

|| November 06, 2010 ||

• Children have the time of their lives on the lawns of Saturday Club during Diwali Dhamaka – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• INNOVATIVE IDOLS OF GODDESS KALI: In Balurghat, a Kali idol with an asura (demon) on her side at the Sare Tin Number More Club pandal; and a goddess with two Shivas, one looming over her and another beside her at the Balurghat Club pandal - North Bengal – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• ON THE RIVERFRONT: Ghats Of Decay & Despair – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Noise complaint a minute after 9 PM – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• LIGHT & SOUND: More than 600 arrested for violating noise norms – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• One injured, child missing in blaze – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Mamata Banerjee organized a puja at her Kalighat residence – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Model Anandya lights the TOI samoohdeep at South City mall & actress Kanchana at the Simpark, New Market – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Residents usher in Diwali with a bang – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Ankur O Balaka’s Kali Pujo on Kailash Bose Street shines with radiance – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Residents of Dutta Bari in north Kolkata follow a centuries’ old tradition by releasing a hot air balloon with a lamp – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Kids enjoy fireworks – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• BSF soldiers celebrate Diwali at their camp in Bikaner – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Ayodhya forces miss families on Diwali – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Fighting by day, but friends after sunset – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Bonhomie at border: Sweets exchanged – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Diamond traders pay a packet for 1 notes – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• The Meaning Of True Wealth: Let us understand the difference between Lakshmi and money for money’s sake – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.

|| November 05, 2010 ||

• Glitter spreads to more lockers – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Gold, black and bright adds glow - Coal stock in dream debut – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Diwali gift, gorge & splurge – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Kali Puja celebreation at Jalpaiguri - North Bengal – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Cracker of a Diwali.. without earmuffs - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Promise of no power cuts, ranchi - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Pollution scan on Diwali air, sounds, ranchi - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Festivities grip Jamshedpur - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• nexpensive candles to glow more than diyas, Cuttack - Orissa – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Time for some sweet celebration, Bhubaneswar - Orissa – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Bring home an array of lights this Diwali, Bhubaneswar - Orissa – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Chhath bridges social divide- Made by Dalits, sacred for devotees, Patna - Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Parkinson’s no bar for idol hands – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Model Puja lights up TOI’s Samoohdeep at City Centre, Salt Lake – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Owls may die out due to superstition: Bird Sacrificed For Luck During Festivals – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• World should celebrate Diwali: Julia – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.

|| November 04, 2010 ||

• Pre-Diwali blaze in building – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Inaccessible Traffic – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Cracker monitor beats retreat as cops look on – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Look which Lakshmi showers more - Makers know the goddess of big wealth – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Diwali Mela organised by Army Family Welfare Institute at Dipatoli Cantonment in Ranchi, Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Diwali relief for orchestra parties, Cuttack - Orissa – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Anju Minocha inaugurates the Diwali Mela organised by Army Service Core Centre North in Gaya, Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Shoppers stop at cashless ATMs - Automatic teller machines near markets run out of money because of rush on the occasion of Dhanteras – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Last-minute buyers make beeline for goodies – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Jewellery shop on B B Ganguly Street is crammed with buyers on Dhanteras – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• On Dhanteras, Bhopal trader buys an ATM – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• LIGHTING UP A THOUSAND SMILES – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• POLLUTION CONTROL: Watch on Kali Puja air quality – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• SALES ON FAST LANE: hanteras: Mad rush for driving home new car – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.

|| November 02, 2010 ||

• Fire department officers inspect a pandal erected for Kali Puja in Siliguri, North Bengal – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Light delights for Diwali - Eco-friendly visual displays and gold are best festive buys, Ranchi - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Glittering Dhanteras, Jamshedpur - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Rain pours water on crackers, Berhampur - Orissa – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Car sales in capital in top gear before Dhanteras, Patna - Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Golden Dreams: On Dhanteras, Maa Lakshmi is welcomed, worshipped and entreated to stay on to ensure prosperity round the year – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Of Silver & Shine – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Shopping Spree – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Gold Rush Dips – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Design Dazzle – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• House Proud – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Light Up – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Of Diyas and Dhanteras – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• SWEET TREATS: Sweets are the best way to celebrate a festival – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Dhanteras Dreams – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Dazzle This Diwali – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• High on hues – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Corporate Gifting – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Sweet Confessions – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Wrapped Wonders – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Safety First – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• LEGAL LOOPHOLE: Quiet Diwali in hospitals – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.

|| November 01, 2010 ||

• South crackers spark scan – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Schools crack cracker whip, Ranchi - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• When idols take centre stage - Deities fly off the shelves as state capital gears up for Diwali celebrations, Ranchi - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Lighting up lives this Diwali – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Launch of Diwali celebrations at Forum Courtyard – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Late cop clearance spoils cracker market biz – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Burdwan family observes 25-day Durga Puja – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.

|| October 30, 2010 ||

• Shop till you drop: FIRST LADY AT DIWALI DO, Ranchi - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Brace for a noisy Diwali: Capital openly flouts cracker norms, Ranchi - Jharkhand – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Spend a bomb on crackers this Diwali, Cuttack - Orissa – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Designer diyas take on Chinese lights, Patna - Bihar – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Lalu-Nitish battle of fireworks – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Traders bomb firecracker norms – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Power promise for festivals – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• POLLUTION CHECK: Experts fear ‘noisy’ Diwali – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Diwali darkness descends on owls – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Festive Fervour: Lights, rangolis, shopping and crackers — that’s what Diwali means to those from the twin cities – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Laxmi Puja was celebrated across the city of Bhubaneswar with a lot of fanfare and through beautiful pandals and cultural shows – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• LIGHTING UP HEARTS – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Spic ’n’ Span – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Customs Calling – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• In a Nutshell: Offering of ‘good health’ this Diwali – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Gifts Galore: Bhai Dooj – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Fashionably Yours: Flaunt exclusive anarkali salwars, georgette sarees and designer kurtis this D-Day – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Full on Fun: From decorating one’s house with diyas to burning crackers with family and friends, Diwali is a time for undiluted fun – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.

|| October 29, 2010 ||

• Cops to trim cracker list – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Friendly cops take up cracker counselling – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Light trumps noise in Diwali buying spree – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.

|| October 28, 2010 ||

• Silver steal in boom week: 100kg of precious metal stolen in run-up to Dhanteras – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Mamata to light up lives this Diwali – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• 10 days on, Puja scaffolding clogs roads – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• Diwali lights up consumer durables – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.

|| October 27, 2010 ||

• Durga and family on masks – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Paul gets second life in lights: Chandernagore artist Babu Paul’s creation of the season – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Puja toll on blood bank, Siliguri - North Bengal – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Women observe holy month of Kartik, Bhubaneswar - Orissa – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.

|| October 26, 2010 ||

• Plea to Delhi for cracker of a Diwali – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Puja legacy rules over court rule, Kendrapara - Orissa – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Bali yatra gets eco-friendly, Cuttack - Orissa – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• NOT SCARY ENOUGH: A boy plays with a balloon in a narrow alley at Kumartuli – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• FOR A SAFE DIWALI: Police bust illegal cracker biz – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• PLAY PANGS: Red Alert For Jatra – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• JD(U)’s language bait for Bengalis in Bihar – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.

|| October 25, 2010 ||

• Cop guidelines for Kali Puja – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Cowries game replaces gambling this Laxmi Puja, Paradip - Orissa – Source: The Telegraph, Kolkata.
• Plan to crack down on cracker biz – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.
• PUJA TIME: Welcoming the goddess of wealth in a traditional way. At a north Kolkata household on Lakshmi Puja day – Source: The Times of India, Kolkata.

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