Chhath Puja drowning
Tragic Drowning During Chhath Puja: 17-Year-Old Boy Dies in Ganga River, Another Teen Missing
Oct 28, 2025 04:02 am CST
A tragic accident during Chhath Puja celebrations in Uttar Pradesh has claimed the life of a 17-year-old boy who drowned in the Ganga river at Nifra village in Vindhyachal. Three others were rescued by a local boatman, while search operations continue for a missing 16-year-old. The incident highlights water safety concerns during religious festivities.
Tragic Drowning of Two Bihar Residents During Chhath Puja Rituals in Jharkhand's Sone River
Oct 27, 2025 12:25 pm CST
Two individuals from Bihar drowned while performing Chhath Puja rituals in the Sone river near Pokhrahi village in Jharkhand's Palamu district. Police continue searching for a third missing person after the tragic incident that occurred during the 'Kharna' ritual of the four-day festival. The victims had traveled to Palamu to celebrate Chhath with their in-laws' families.