Chatra: Deputy commissioner (DC) of Chatra Abu Imran on Friday directed several Durga puja committees to ensure proper arrangements in pandals to avoid any kind of mishap during the festive season. In the meeting held at the district collectorate, the DC said those spreading rumours through social media platforms will not be spared.Other than Imran, superintendent of police (SP) Rakesh Ranjan and additional collector Pawan Kumar Mandal was also present in the meeting.The DC urged all to co-operate with the district administration to ensure a peaceful puja. He said action will be taken against those who post fake news on the WhatsApp group.Imran also directed puja committees to make separate entrance and exit gates in the pandals for men and women. Keep fire extinguishers, first aid boxes besides installing CCTVs in the pandals. Use plastic-coated electric wires to avoid any mishap and deploy volunteers, he told the committee members.If you come across any rumour or any untoward incident, inform us immediately, Ranjan said.He also directed officials concerned to identify the dangerous points of the waterbodies and do proper barricading before immersion of the idols.Ranjan also directed to make large entrance and exits gates for the convenience of devotees. In case of any lapses or untoward incident, we will take action against the president and other members of the puja committee. Officials should ensure that the pushcarts present near pandals are not using stoves to cook anything. Special attention is also needed during havan, he said.We also published the following articles recentlyWork resumes at Kumartuli, puja committees rush to finish pandalsIdol makers and puja organizers in Kolkata have resumed work on Durga idols and setting up pandals after a long wet spell. The heavy rains over the past fortnight had hindered preparations for the upcoming festival. However, the dry and sunny weather on Friday and Saturday prompted them to resume work and take measures to compensate for the lost time. Puja committees are racing against time to complete the preparations, and some have even hired additional manpower. Idol makers in Kumartuli are hoping for good weather in the coming week.Durga Puja pandal gets Ayodhya-like atmosphereA Ram Mandir modeled after the one being built in Ayodhya will be unveiled in Kolkata during the Durga Puja festival. It will be inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 16. The Santosh Mitra Square Sarbojonin Durgotsav committee has promised an "Ayodhya-like atmosphere" with life-size idols, 3D illuminations of Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman, and a recreation of aarti ceremonies. The committee chose the Ram Mandir theme to celebrate the untimely awakening of Goddess Durga and the construction of the national temple in Ayodhya.Power utilities in Mumbai announce subsidized residential tariff for Navratri, Durga puja pandalsPower utilities in Mumbai, including BEST, Tata Power, and Adani Electricity, have announced subsidized power tariffs for Navratri and Durga puja pandals. This move will help reduce power supply costs for the pandals and expedite connection applications within 48 hours. The power utilities will also maintain operation squads to ensure a reliable power supply. Additionally, the firms are urging puja organizers to obtain authorized power connections and are spreading awareness about safety precautions to prevent electric accidents at the pandals.

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