Bokaro: DC Kuldeep Choudhary and superintendent of police (SP) Priyadarshi Alok on Wednesday inspected Puja pandals to assess the compliance of the law and order guidelines by the Durga Puja committees. During their inspection of pandals, Choudhary and Alok stressed upon the importance of adhering to the directives issued by the district administration. The two officers gathered information from the Puja committee members on issues like idol immersion, presence of surveillance cameras and control rooms, electricity systems, volunteer coordination, and cleanliness among other things. The DC said, Necessary guidance and instructions have been issued to the Puja committees to ensure a safe and orderly celebrations of the festivities.We also published the following articles recentlyWatch: Football legend Ronaldinho visits Durga Puja pandal in KolkataBrazilian football legend Ronaldinho visited the Sreebhumi Durga Puja Pandal in Kolkata during his two-day visit to West Bengal. This is his first visit to football-crazy Kolkata, which has previously hosted other football legends such as Pele, Diego Maradona, and Lionel Messi. Ronaldinho, who was voted FIFA World Player of the Year in 2004 and 2005, won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002 and the Champions League with Barcelona in 2006. He is also expected to meet the state Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee.Fire depts NOC must for puja pandalsOfficials in Prayagraj have implemented strict fire security measures for puja pandals. These include obtaining a no-objection certificate from the fire department, not using synthetic materials or ropes, leaving a 4.5-meter evacuation space, ensuring a minimum height of 3 meters, avoiding electric wires, and having at least two exit points. Licensed contractors must be hired for lighting, emergency lighting services must be provided, and fire extinguishers and water storage should be available. Police will conduct regular checks, use separate crowd control plans, and deploy skilled volunteers. CCTVs will be installed and additional security forces deployed.Puja Pandal catches fire in Agartala, no casualties reportedA fire broke out at a Durga Puja pandal in Agartala, causing damage to the pandal, a clubhouse, and two nearby shops. No injuries were reported as the incident occurred while artists were working inside the pandal. The cause of the fire was believed to be an electric connection attached to a low-tension power line. The Tripura State Electricity Corporation has launched an inquiry into the accident. Authorities have advised puja organizers to be extra cautious during the festive season.

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