Tag: Durga Puja
Durga Puja bank holidays 2024: Banks closed on these days in West Bengal for Dusshera
In West Bengal, Durga Puja holds a significance beyond religious observance. It is intricately intertwined with the region’s identity and culture. The festival represents the…
Long weekend in these states for Dusshera: Banks closed for up to 4 days in a row in these states
As the festival season approaches, it’s important to note that banks in several states will remain closed for the upcoming Dussehra festival, as well as…
Nearly 12 lakh railway employees to get 78 days worth of salary as bonus: Based on seventh pay commission for first time
The government has announced that 11,72,240 non-gazetted railway employees will receive a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) in recognition of “excellent performance,” according to a press…
Cabinet approves Rs 63,246 crore Chennai metro Phase II; Bonus and rewads for Railway, port workers ahead of festive season
The Union Cabinet approved the second phase of the Chennai Metro Rail Project at a financial outlay of Rs 63,246 crore Thursday. There will be…
Hilsa: First consignment of Hilsa reaches West Bengal from Bangladesh, second lot to arrive soon
Over 50 metric tonnes of Hilsa have reached West Bengal from Bangladesh, after the interim government in the neighbouring country allowed export of the fish…
October 2024 bank holidays: Banks closed for 15 days in October; check full state-wise holiday list
Banks will be closed for 15 days in October in various states due to various state-specific festivals. The national holiday of Gandhi Jayanti, which falls…
Bangladesh reverses hilsa export ban, approves 3,000 tonne shipment to India ahead of Durga Puja
Dhaka: Bangladesh‘s interim government on Saturday said it would export 3,000 tonnes of hilsa fish to India, coinciding with the upcoming Durga Puja, revising its…
No Padmar Ilish during Durga Puja! Bengalis face hilsa drought as Bangladesh ousts Hasina policy
For the first time in five years, Bengalis will not enjoy ‘Padmar ilish’ (hilsa from the Padma River) during Durga Puja this year. The interim…