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Festive Mood Begins from Mahalaya, New Rules Announced
- •Special directives have been issued regarding city preparations and security keeping Durga Puja and Mahalaya in mind.
- •Special emphasis has been placed on road repairs, sanitation drives, healthcare services, and fire safety.
- •Metro services will remain operational all night during the four days of the puja, and the number of trains is being increased.
- •Dengue is under control, and a message has been conveyed not to spread panic through false news.
- •It has been clarified that there will be no cranes at the Durga Puja inauguration ceremony on Red Road this time.
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Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced comprehensive directives for Durga Puja, including extensive road repairs, specialized sanitation drives, decorative lighting from the airport to Sreebhumi, and enhanced security with police and fire department coordination. He also stated that metro services will operate all night for four days, local and long-distance trains are increasing, and there will be no cranes at the Red Road inauguration ceremony.
Hospitals have been instructed to make proper arrangements to keep healthcare services normal and ensure prompt treatment during emergencies. Reassuring the public regarding dengue, the Chief Minister stated that the situation remains under control and warned against spreading false rumors to create panic.
The state government has provided financial assistance of 3,000 rupees to 1,600 journalists who were willing to receive it, with the funds directly sent to their bank accounts.
