Makar Sankranti 2023: Lakhs of pilgrims take holy dip at Gangasagar
More than 51 lakh pilgrims from across the state and the country have visited Gangasagar in the last few days till 4 pm on Sunday, minister Aroop Biswas said, adding 10 lakh more were on their way to Sagar Island.
Jan 15, 2023, 21:22 PM IST
Do not pay heed to rumours, fake news: Mamata Banerjee to Gangasagar pilgrims
Mamata Banerjee assured the pilgrims that her government has made arrangements so that they do not face any problem during the annual festival.
Jan 11, 2023, 23:16 PM IST
West Bengal: BJP leaders stopped from organising Ganga Aarti in Gangasagar Mela, stage protest in city
BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar later in the evening, organised a Ganga Aarti programme at Babughat without formal permission from Kolkata police. The police initially tried to stop the programme, but it snowballed into a scuffle between the saffron activists and police, following which the police arrested several BJP workers.
Jan 10, 2023, 20:18 PM IST
In pics: India celebrates Makar Sankranti amid COVID-19
On Makar Sankranti, devotees from all across India offer special prayers at holy rivers, especially Gangasagar, fly kites and offer 'til sweets' to the Lord Surya.
Jan 14, 2022, 09:48 AM IST
Makar Sankranti: People take holy dip at Gangasagar amid spike in COVID-19 cases
A two-member committee has been constituted to monitor adherence to COVID-19 protocols during the Gangasagar Mela which began on January 8 this year.
Jan 14, 2022, 08:20 AM IST
Gangasagar Mela in West Bengal to be a super-spreader, situation may go out of hand, say experts
Experts warned that the Mela, akin to the Kumbh Mela held at Haridwar and Prayag among other places, which is slated to attract several lakhs of people could transform into a "hot source of transmission of the coronavirus".
Jan 11, 2022, 18:48 PM IST
Calcutta HC allows Gangasagar Mela, forms committee to monitor COVID-19 situation
The High Court has ordered to set up a three-member committee to monitor the situation and ensure compliance of COVID-19 protocols.
Jan 07, 2022, 15:00 PM IST
Devotees visiting West Bengal's Gangasagar get cloth bags to curb use of single-use plastic
Till now the volunteers have distributed 25000 cloth bag in the Gangasagar Mela which were made by using nearly 4000 cloths. According to the West Bengal government, nearly 50,000 devotees will visit Gangasagar to take holy bath in 2020.
Jan 13, 2020, 19:06 PM IST
Gangasagar Mela: Indian Navy's specialist diving team for rescue, relief operations deployed
With Kumbh Mela not being held this year, as many as 30 lakh pilgrims are expected to converge at the Gangasagar Mela.
Jan 10, 2020, 07:15 AM IST
Coast Guard tightens surveillance for Gangasagar Mela, deploys its assets for search and rescue ops
The Coast Guard has deployed its assets for Search and Rescue Operations (SAR) in case of any eventuality.
Jan 14, 2019, 20:07 PM IST
Stampede at Gangasagar Mela in West Bengal, 6 dead; PM Modi announces ex-gratia
In an unfortunate incident, at least six persons died on Sunday after a stampede took place in Gangasagar Mela.
Jan 15, 2017, 19:18 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee congratulates administration for 'Gangasagar Mela'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday congratulated the administration for their effort and "excellent work" for Gangasagar mela that concluded yesterday.
Jan 16, 2016, 21:17 PM IST