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India celebrates Makar Sankranti with fervour, devotees take holy
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): With multi-coloured kites filling the sky and devotees taking a dip in holy rivers, India is celebrating Makar Sankranti, which is one of the most auspicious times in a year that marks the transition of the Sun from Dakshinayan to Uttarayan.
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Preparations underway for Ganga Sagar Mela in West Bengal
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) [India], Jan 10 (ANI): Preparations are underway at Gangasagar, sub-division of South 24 Parganas for the Ganga Sagar Mela, which is scheduled to be held on the day of Makar Sankranti (January 15).
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Gangasagar not less than Kumbh, but Centre does not give money for
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) [India], Jan 9 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Centre of not giving any funds for the Gangasagar Mela which is held annually in the Sagar Islands in South 24 Parganas district.
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WB: Six killed, ten injured in Gangasagar Mela stampede
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) [India], Jan.15 (ANI): At least six people were killed and 15 others suffered grievous injuries on Sunday during a stampede that took place in West Bengal's South24 Parganas area.
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WB: One killed in stampede in Gangasagar Mela
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) [India], Jan.15 (ANI): At least one person was killed and several others reportedly injured on Sunday during a stampede that took place in West Bengal's South24 Parganas area.
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