Get legal power connections, pandal associations told

Bhopal: Central Region Electricity Distribution Company has made suitable arrangements to provide temporary connections to pandals during the Ganeshotsav and other upcoming festivals. The company has appealed to the festival organizing committees to use electricity for the pandals and tableaux during Ganeshotsav only after taking temporary online connections as per the rules.The applications can be made for temporary connection in a prescribed format available at the nearest zone offices/distribution centers of the company. Application for temporary connection can also be made by visiting the electricity company’s portal — mpcz.in. A laminated copy of the receipt must be displayed in front of the pandal/table. The connection will be metered and the electricity bill will be billed as per the rules at the domestic rate applicable. Unauthorized use of power shall attract action.

Install CCTV cameras at Ganeshotsav pandals, Goa ATS tells organisers

Goa Police's Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) has advised Ganeshotsav committees in the state to install CCTV cameras in their pandals to monitor suspicious activity during the festival. The ATS has also urged the public to take precautions, such as reporting any suspicious activity to the police control room, having a responsible committee member present at the pandal, and deploying security guards at night. Additionally, the ATS has advised the public to handle fireworks carefully and keep firefighting equipment on hand for emergencies.

Trams to resume services during Durga Puja, to be used for pandal-hopping

Trams will operate during Durga Puja in Kolkata after a decade, providing green transport for pandal-hopping, especially for foreign tourists. The trams will cover popular areas and will be decorated for the occasion. Passengers will be able to enjoy the festive sights and take photos from the large windows. A special guide will be available to help and guide revelers to various pujas along the routes. In addition, the transport department will conduct Puja Parikrama covering aristocratic homes of Kolkata, and vessels will be available for leisure rides on the Hooghly River.

Trams to resume services during Durga Puja, to be used for pandal-hopping

Trams will be operating during Durga Puja in Kolkata, allowing people to use the green transport system for pandal-hopping. This comes in celebration of the city's tram network's 150th year and its status as Asia's oldest eco-friendly mass transit system. Routes such as Esplanade-Shyambazar and Esplanade-Gariahat-Esplanade will be available, with AC trams running from 10am on specific days. The trams will be decorated for the occasion, and passengers will be able to enjoy the festivities and take photos from the large windows.