Thousands of pilgrims gather at Sagar Island in West Bengal for a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga and Bay of Bengal ...

Three deaths at Gangasagar Mela in West Bengal; NDRF teams deployed, personalised certificates for pilgrims, and safety ...

Sagar Island, shaped by the Bay of Bengal's turbulent tides, is famous for fish, particularly the dried "shutki" that adds a ...

In the backdrop of turmoil in Bangladesh, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday urged the Indian Navy and Coast Guard to be on alert as Ganga Sagar Mela will be underway. “I have ...

Hindu pilgrims began their journey home on Wednesday after the final day of the Ganga Sagar annual fair in eastern India. The ...

The South 24 Parganas district administration expects around 50 lakh devotees to attend this year's Gangasagar Mela. The fair officially commenced on Friday.

Tidal surges now isolate parts of Sagar Island, south of Ghoramara in the Hugli River. This story appears in the July 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. It was when the body of a long ...

The state government has taken several steps to keep the heritage alive of sages Maharshi Kapil Muni, Bhagirath and Maa Ganga ...

Gangasagar: CM Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday laid foundation stones for projects worth Rs 214 crore in South 24 Parganas.

Get ready for Gangasagar Mela 2025! Learn about the significance of Sankranti Snan, the sacred ritual of taking a holy dip in ...

The deployment of NDRF will also feature a specialised canine (K9) squad, which will assist in search and rescue operations, ...