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Bengal govt unveils Green Durga Puja awards, waste segregation at heart of competition

Reported by The Statesman 8 Oct 2026, 6:21 pm IST 1 min read

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“We want the worship of the divine to become an inclusive, environment-friendly and citizen-centric social movement,” Agnimitra Paul said.

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Section: India
First reported by: The Statesman
Reporter: statesman news service
Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026, 6:21 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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