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CM Mamata Banerjee orders to remove wrecked part of ship into Muriganga after Gangasagar Mela

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  The shipwreck happened years ago. The issue of that Bangladeshi ship came up in the Gangasagar preparatory meeting! Because, due to that watercraft, char has risen dangerously towards Kachuberia in Muriganga. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed concern about this. In the meeting, he said, "This ship should be removed after the Gangasagar Fair is over." The shipwreck was not known. After that, char was created from there.” State Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sat in a meeting to review the preparations for the Gangasagar Mela at Nabanna on Wednesday. There, Sundarbans Development Minister and Sagar MLA Bankim Hazra raised the issue of the sudden growth of char in the direction of Kachuberia. Officials of Army, Navy, Kolkata Port Trust, Disaster Management Department were present in the meeting. The Chief Minister seeks their opinion on the matter of moving the ship. Everyone reported that they had no skills in moving sunken ships. Dredging Corporation of India can do t...

Special arrangements for devotees attending Gangasagar Mela 2024

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  Gangasagar Mela at the beginning of the new year. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a meeting in Nabanna on Wednesday to review her preparations. Additional trains and buses will be run for the convenience of pilgrims. Additional launch arrangements are also available. Not only transportation, extra security arrangements have also been made for the fair. There are more than 1000 CCTVs. In case of death in an accident while going to the fair, there are also insurance benefits.   The  Gangasagar Mela 2024 will run from January 8 to 17. 15 ministers were present in the chief minister's meeting at Navanna regarding that preparation. 18 top officials of the department. District administration of South 24 Parganas also. The Chief Minister inspected the preparations for the fair on this day. In Mamata's words, “Gangasagar Mela is the biggest fair in India. At least 40 lakh people will gather.” Special measures are being taken to ensure that pilgrims from home and abroad ...