On the 5th Day of Durga Puja – We Pray to Skandamata
On the fifth day of Navratri, we offer prayers to Skandamata, the mother of Kumara or Skanda or Kartikeya, who was chosen by gods as their commander in the war against the demons.
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4th Day of Durga Puja – We Pray to Maa Kusmanda
Maa Kusmanda, the goddess that provides warmth, heat and energy to the universe is worshipped on the 4th day of Navratri.
On the Third Day of Durga Puja – We pray to Maa Chandraghanta
On the third day of Navaratra, Maa Chandraghanta is worshipped for peace and ultimate good in the other world.
The Significance of Navratri – Why we pray for 9 days During Dasai
As Dasai festival sets in, it is time for the Navratri Puja to begin during which people offer prayers to Maa Durga for 9 days.
Meghalaya CM and Darjeeling MLA write to Home Minister in support of Permanent Solution for Gorkhaland
NPP Chief and Meghalaya CM, Conrad Sangma writes to Home Minister in support of Permanent Political Solution for Gorkhas
There’s a Life Beyond Civil Services
Robin Hibu, Special Commissioner at Delhi Police feels that students should get over their obsessions for Civil Services and take the entrepreneurial road
Beleaguered Returnees From Middle East Allege Harassment by Hotel Touts at Kolkata Airport
In a very tragic situation, the migrants from West Bengal who had been stuck all this while in Dubai and were finally able to travel…
Beware North Bengal – Data shows Exponential Growth in COVID19 cases
Beware North Bengal, things are not as rosy as they would have you believe. The recent days have induced a lot of changes in our…
NBMCH Backlog of Pending Tests Cleared – How?
Today, a national daily has reported that the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) has cleared out all the backlog pending COVID tests. While we applaud the efforts put in by the doctors and hospital staff, we find it difficult to believe their claims.
West Bengal Prachesta Scheme – 5 Applied From Kalimpong District, Only 2 Verified – 1 Application Rejected, 0 Approved
As the data we have accessed showcases, the North South divide in number of beneficiaries is so stark that it exhibits the absolute failure of the state machinery in reaching out to the people in the north. We are not sure, if this is due to lack of initiative on the part of respective District administrations or Gorkhaland Territorial Administration to communicate the State Govt scheme well with the people.