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BARSANA HOTEL OF SILIGURI ORGANIZING ‘ORIENTAL FOOD FESTIVAL’

Posted on September 22, 2015 by tni

By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri) Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 22nd September, 2015: Barsana Hotel, one of the biggest hotels especially for the vegetarians and veg lovers, after the successful completion of three consecutive “Food Festival”, have planned for another venture, the world famous “Oriental” cuisine. Oriental cuisine is globally acclaimed as the richest form which not only satisfies the appetite but also contents the pallet. Chinese, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Malaysian etc….

VISHWAKARMA PUJA CELEBRATED AT ‘NABANNA’, KOLKATA

Posted on September 19, 2015 by tni

By Swarnali Goswami (TNI Kolkata) ~ Edited By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri) Webdesk, TNI Kolkata, 19th September, 2015: The Vishwakarma Puja was celebrated at Nabanna, the administrative enclave of West Bengal yesterday with much fanfare. The chief minister Smt. Mamta Banerjee, the Finance Minister Mr. Amit Mitra visited the festival spot and enquired about the process. They also offered pranam to the deity and accepted prasad on the occasion. A half day leave was already declared…

TNI SILIGURI GANESH PUJA 2015 ROUND UP

Posted on September 18, 2015 by tni

Photos: R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri) Assistance: D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri)

DURGA PUJA PANDALS OF SILIGURI TO HAVE CCTV CAMERAS’S THIS YEAR

Posted on September 15, 2015 by tni

By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By Pradiptamay Saha (TNI Siliguri) Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 15th September, 2015: In the annual pre-Durga puja meeting with the puja organizers the Siliguri Police administration announced that police is keeping a strict vigil over the drinking bars operating in city. The meeting was attended by the Police Commissioner of SMP Mr. Manoj Verma, SDO Mr. Rajenveer Singh Kapoor and other officials from Siliguri Fire Brigade and WBSEDCL. All the OFF…

KOLKATA’S AMINIA RESTAURANT: GEARING FOR DURGA PUJA 2015

Posted on September 14, 2015 by tni

By Swarnali Goswami (TNI Kolkata) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri) Webdesk, TNI Kolkata, 14th September, 2015: Aminia has been one of the heritage restaurant of Kolkata, not only famous in the Kolkata circuits but also its brand valuation lies beyond the bong borders. The massive eatery is spread out over and area of 2000 sq ft in two floors post renovation. It has attracted the passing crowds like shoppers, office goers, tourists and much more….

‘GANESH UTSAB’ KICK STARTS IN SILIGURI THIS YEAR

Posted on September 13, 2015 by tni

By Shekhar Patra (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri) Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 13th September, 2015: It may be a highly acclaimed festival in Maharashtra and other parts of India. However, for the last half a decade it’s catching up in our very own Siliguri. With Ganesh Puja organizing committee is busy in garnering funds and festive requirements, there are new puja committees coming up every year. One such committee is this year’s Ashrampara Shree…

CREATING ‘DEVI DURGA’ IS LOOSING ITS LAND GRADUALLY

Posted on September 12, 2015 by tni

Partha Chatterjee Clay artist Bhanu Pal from Raiganj Kumartuli is worried for the last few years. For the last 40 years, he has developed his world of creative clay idol making especially for religious and other decorative purposes. However, he fears that this will end with him. The younger generation is not at all attracted to these traditional masterpiece creations. Bhanu babu has developed his art by watching his ancestors give life to the lifeless…

HOLIDAY DEMAND BY TAMANGS FOR BUDDHA PURNIMA

Posted on September 11, 2015 by tni

By Atish Sen (TNI Siliguri) ~ Edited By T. Deepika (TNI Siliguri) Webdesk, TNI Banarhat, 11th September, 2015: The Tamang community of Dooars today decided to place their demand for declaring a one day full payment leave on behalf of Buddha Purnima. It is already known that the CM is scheduled to visit the hills on the 14th of this month at Kalimpong. The Tamang organization i.e. Dooars Tamang Tribal Development and Cultural Association have decided to…

ROYAL DURGA PUJA PREPARATION STARTS AT JALPAIGURI

Posted on September 6, 2015 by tni

By Gargi Deb (TNI Jalpaiguri) ~ Edited By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri) Webdesk, TNI Jalpaiguri, 06th September, 2015: In accordance with the ancient tradition this year’s Jalpaiguri Baikunthapur Rajbaari Durga puja preparation has started. From Sunday morning the rituals like frame worship, Aesthetic Fest, and Mud games were performed and thus the ceremonial initiation of this 507-year-old Durga Festival preparation was started in the Rajbari. Mr. Pranatha Kumar Bose and son Mr. Soumya Bose, the current members…

KOLKATA KUMATULI: THE SHINE & DARKNESS STORY EVERY YEAR

Posted on September 3, 2015 by tni

Swarnali Goswami Kolkata’s Kumartuli (Potter’s Place), can be described as the Durga capital of the World. The place Kumartuli originated by the British, for the then Kolkata potters with the name ‘Komortolla’ (Potter’s Quarters). It has over the years have survived and transformed into the present Kumartuli. Though Kolkata’s Kumartuli is being replicated in various other places in Bengal like Siliguri, Malda, Coochbehar etc. However, the legacy and quality of Kolkata’s Kumartuli remain unquestionable. This year too,…

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