Siliguri Durga Puja Committee to Adorn Idols with 100 Kg Gold Ornaments
The Central Colony Durga Puja Committee in Siliguri plans to adorn Durga and other deities with 100 kilograms of gold ornaments, valued at around 140 crore rupees, marking a first in the region. Celebrating its 64th year, the committee has shifted its venue due to railway development. Security measures include CCTV surveillance, armed guards, and barricades to protect the valuable adornments. The Puja will feature artisan-made decorations and is expected to attract large crowds.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (62/100). Lens Score 35/100.
Outlets measured: thetelegraph, thestatesman. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thestatesman broke this story on 15 Sept, 11:56 am. Other outlets followed.
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