Three sadhus on way to Gangasagar Mela assaulted in West Bengal's Purulia; 12 arrested

Kolkata/IBNS: Three sadhus (religious ascetic) from Uttar Pradesh were assaulted by a mob suspecting them of abductors in West Bengal's Purulia district while they were en route to the Gangasagar Mela, media reports said.

'Sagar Aarti' to be arranged during Gangasagar fair: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata/UNI: The West Bengal government has decided to make arrangements for 'Sagar Aarti' at the upcoming Gangasagar Mela on the lines of the 'Ganga Aarti' in Varanasi, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Wednesday.

Gangasagar pilgrims must abide by Covid rules: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday appealed to the pilgrims arriving at the Gangasagar Mela to abide by Covid rules and use double masks.

Threat of Covid Surge looms large amid Gangasagar Mela : Expert

Kolkata/UNI: Gangasagar mela may lead to skyrocketing of Covid cases and put the lives of people in West Bengal in peril as Covid caseload continues to increase during the third wave, according to Naresh Purohit, Visiting Professor at the Kolkata-based West Bengal University of Health Sciences, School of Public Health.

Calcutta HC allows West Bengal govt to hold Gangasagar Mela amid COVID-19

Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Friday allowed the West Bengal government to go ahead with the Gangasagar Mela, which attracts lakhs of people, amid the massive surge in COVID-19 in the state, media reports said.

Ganga Sagar mela is possible if Covid-19 restrictions are honoured: Calcutta HC

Kolkata/UNI: A two-judge bench of Calcutta High Court observed on Friday that the court would give green light to hold Ganga Sagar Mela if the state government enforce restrictions to combat covid-19.

Gangasagar fair of 2020 can be viewed directly through app

Kakdwip/UNI:  Aarti and worship of Kapil Muni Temple will be seen live this year through mobile app during the days of Gangasagar fair.