ISRO’s NavIC technology is to be used for crowd management and security arrangements in the upcoming Gangasagar Mela. According to the reports, more than one crore devotees are expected to attend the Gangasagar Mela this year. ISRO's NavIC system, which comprises a constellation of seven … [Read more...] about Gangasagar Mela: ISRO’s NavIC Technology to Be Used for Crowd Management
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Incidents of Theft Reported at Outram Ghat Gangasagar Mela Camps
Several incidents of theft have been reported in Gangasagar Mela camps at Outram Ghat, where hundreds of sadhus and saints are assembled to move to the Sagar island for the holy dip on 14th January. According to the reports, several sadhus have reported complaints of theft of belongings and … [Read more...] about Incidents of Theft Reported at Outram Ghat Gangasagar Mela Camps
Gangasagar Mela: Sealdah Division Increases Services With 126 Special Trains
The Sealdah division of Eastern Railway has significantly increased train services to facilitate the transportation of pilgrims for the upcoming Gangasagar Mela. In an unprecedented increase in service, the division has decided to operate 126 special trains this year, compared to 72 special … [Read more...] about Gangasagar Mela: Sealdah Division Increases Services With 126 Special Trains
Mamata Lays Foundation Stone for the ‘Gangasagar Setu’ Connecting Sagar Island
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday laid the foundation stone for a nearly five-kilometer-long bridge over the Muriganga River to connect Sagar Island, the site of the annual Gangasagar Mela. According to the reports, the bridge, named 'Gangasagar Setu', will cost Rs 1,670 … [Read more...] about Mamata Lays Foundation Stone for the ‘Gangasagar Setu’ Connecting Sagar Island
Gangasagar Mela to Start on January 10
Gangasagar Mela is scheduled to start on January 10, and it would continue until January 17. The main auspicious bathing day will be on Makar Sankranti that is January 14. Somedays back, West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Pant chaired a high-level meeting at the state secretariat to review … [Read more...] about Gangasagar Mela to Start on January 10
