Gangasagar Mela | Zee News

Advertisement

NewsGangasagar Mela

Gangasagar Mela News

Gangasagar Mela 2023

15 Jan 2023

Makar Sankranti 2023: Lakhs of pilgrims take holy dip at Gangasagar

125 pilgrims are undergoing treatment at various hospitals on Sagar Island after falling ill due to various reasons More than 1,000 CCTV cameras and 25 drones have been deployed to monitor the entire venue Seven people died of heart attacks at the fair in the last few days

11 Jan 2023

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.

10 Jan 2023

West Bengal: BJP leaders stopped from organising Ganga Aarti, stage protest

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.

Makar Sankranti 2022

14 Jan 2022

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.

Gangasagar Mela

14 Jan 2022

Makar Sankranti: People take holy dip at Gangasagar amid spike in COVID cases

Only those having negative RT-PCR report have been permitted to enter the meal. Mela is an annual gathering of pilgrims that see a number of rituals.

12 Jan 2022

Gangasagar Mela to be a super-spreader, situation may go out of hand: Experts

West Bengal reported over 24,287 infections on Sunday (Jan 10) the highest since the pandemic began A doctors' forum had filed a writ petition before the Calcutta High Court seeking a ban on the gathering

Gangasagar Mela

07 Jan 2022

Calcutta HC allows Gangasagar Mela, forms committee to monitor COVID situation

The High Court has ordered to set up a three-member committee to monitor the situation and ensure compliance of COVID-19 protocols.

Gangasagar Mela

14 Jan 2020

Devotees visiting 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.

Gangasagar Mela

10 Jan 2020

Gangasagar Mela: Indian Navy's diving team for rescue operations deployed

With Kumbh Mela not being held this year, as many as 30 lakh pilgrims are expected to converge at the Gangasagar Mela.

Indian Coast Guard

14 Jan 2019

Coast Guard tightens surveillance for Gangasagar Mela

The Coast Guard has deployed its assets for Search and Rescue Operations (SAR) in case of any eventuality.

15 Jan 2017

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.

Mamata Banerjee

16 Jan 2016

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.

Loading...