Gangasagar Area
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Massive fire breaks out at Gangasagar Mela in Bengal, several temporary shelters gutted
Kolkata | Jan 09, 2026, 02:33 PM ISTAccording to fire department sources, the blaze originated from a temporary hut and quickly spread to adjacent structures, many of which were made of 'hogla' (straw), a highly flammable material. The proximity of the makeshift shelters aided the rapid spread of the fire, officials said.
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Gangasagar Mela 2025: NDRF deploys specialised search, rescue teams and Dog-K9 squad in Bengal
West Bengal | Jan 10, 2025, 10:10 AM ISTGangasagar Mela 2025: The deployment of NDRF will also feature a specialised canine (K9) squad, which will assist in search and rescue operations, significantly enhancing the teams' capabilities.
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Uma Bharati issues challenge to Bengal government
National | Sep 19, 2012, 06:25 PM ISTKolkata, Sep 19 : After being denied permission by the West Bengal government to hold rallies to mark the commencement of ‘Ganga Samagra Yatra' at Gangasagar area in the South 24 Parganas district, senior BJP
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