Dibrugarh admin brainstorms on eco-friendly Durga Puja

Dibrugarh: In the wake of global warming and various environmental challenges, the Dibrugarh district administration has decided to celebrate this year’s Durga Puja in an eco-friendly manner. In this regard, a meeting was held at the Dibrugarh district commissioner’s conference hall on Tuesday which was attended by district development commissioner (DDC) Jitu Kumar Das, additional superintendent of police (security) David R Neingaite, circle officers, administrative officers, presidents and secretaries of various Puja committees.The Puja committees were asked to submit a written declaration to the Dibrugarh Municipal Board that the idols of Durga and her entourage will be made from eco-friendly materials instead of plaster of Paris.The additional SP directed the presidents and secretaries of all the puja committees to submit a list along with the phone numbers of the volunteers, presidents, secretaries, their preferred immersion ghats etc at the earliest. The committees were asked to apply for Puja permission through the “Seva Setu” app. The meeting through a PowerPoint presentation also discussed the various measures that will be taken for the smooth conduct of Durga Puja.According to the guidelines, each puja pandal must have separate entry and exit routes, adequate lights, dustbins and fire extinguishers. They were asked to use eco-friendly paper plates, banana leaves and so on in the puja pandals.It was also disclosed in the meeting that high-decibel music and alcohol consumption would not be allowed during the immersion procession. Violation of the said rule will attract a fine of Rs 3,000 for Puja committees of the panchayat areas and Rs 5,000 fine for Puja committees in the municipal areas.

Eco-friendly Ganesh puja in Kolkata

Maharashtra Mandal Kolkata has taken an initiative to celebrate the 99th Ganesh Utsav by creating minimal waste. They have followed waste management principles and used eco-friendly materials for decorations. Members were requested to bring their own water bottles and containers to reduce disposable waste. A composting bin has been placed for floral offerings, which will reduce waste going to dumping grounds. Additionally, the organization plans to convert flowers into bioenzymes and recycle plastics. The celebration includes special offerings, dances, and Mahaprasad.

Ronaldinho to visit Kolkata during Durga Puja

Retired Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho is scheduled to visit Kolkata, India during the Durga Puja festival in October. He is expected to participate in a charity match, visit a football clinic, inaugurate a statue of Lionel Messi, and attend sponsor events. Ronaldinho's visit is being coordinated by an official who has previously brought other football legends to the city, including Maradona and Pele. The city also houses Ronaldinho's football academy, the R10 Academy.

RSS chief at Dagdusheth pandal for puja

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat installed the Ganesh idol at the Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Mandal pandal and offered special prayers. The pandal's theme this year is the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Bhagwat had visited the Ganapati four years ago and prayed for the construction of the temple. The replica of the temple includes an idol of Lord Ram. In other news, the national president of the Nishad Party expressed pride that the Ram temple will have an idol of Nishad king, Guha. Actress Avneet Kaur visited the Siddhivinayak Temple for blessings on Ganesh Chaturthi.

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