The incident occurred in Chowk police station in Patna city near Janata hotel, when the two groups on way for immersion of Durga idols in river Ganga, had an altercation over a trivial issue.
Block Medical Officer James Minj said that at least sixteen people were hospitalised due to the ghastly incident while x-rays confirmed that two of them had suffered fractures, and were being referred to another hospital.
At least 4 persons were killed in violence after some Hindu temples in Bangladesh were vandalised by unidentified Muslim bigots during Durga Puja celebrations.
The auspicious festival of Durga Puja celebrates the victory of good over evil as goddess Durga killed demon king Mahishasur. People go pandal hopping, gorge on delicious food, and wear new clothes. However, for the second year running, Durga Puja celebrations...
Incidents of vandalism have also been reported from Hindu temples in Chandpur’s Hajiganj, Chattogram’s Banshkhali and Cox’s Bazar's Pekua.
The religious affairs ministry issued an emergency notice, urging members of the public not to take the law into their hands as it reiterated calls to maintain communal harmony and peace.
Maha Navami or Ram Navami, which marks the ninth day of Navratri is being celebrated on Thursday (October 14) across the country with much fervour and enthusiasm. It is also the third day of Durga Puja, which is celebrated with the...
2 minor girls and a youth sitting beside him received bullet injuries and are being treated at a local hospital. Both have been referred to KGMU Trauma Centre in Lucknow.
“Studies carried out to assess deterioration in water quality due to idol immersion reveal deterioration of water quality in respect to conductivity, biochemical oxygen demand and heavy metal concentration,” the pollution control body said.
On the last day of Shardiya Navratri, married Bengali Hindu women offer vermilion or sindoor to Goddess Durga's feet and apply it on each other celebrating the festival with great fervour and joy.
On Wednesday (October 13) Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen took to Instagram and wished everyone a happy Durga Ashtami. She also revealed why she often says 'Dugga Dugga'.
Bollywood actress Kajol was snapped with her mother Tanuja, son Yug and sister Tanisha marking her presence at a puja pandal on the occasion of Durga Ashtami.
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