Prayagraj: To ensure safety and security of pilgrims and visitors taking boat ride in the Ganga and Yamuna, the district authorities have made life jackets, fire extinguishers, rope, battery operated light arrangements, whistle and first-aid kit mandatory for all boats.Drafting a boat safety strategy and boatmen welfare policy, the district authorities have focused on fool-proof…
Prayagraj: To ensure safety and security of pilgrims and visitors taking boat ride in the Ganga and Yamuna, the district authorities have made life jackets, fire extinguishers, rope, battery operated light arrangements, whistle and first-aid kit mandatory for all boats.Drafting a boat safety strategy and boatmen welfare policy, the district authorities have focused on fool-proof…
Varanasi: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday held a meeting with public representatives and officials to review development projects, law and order, and preparations for the month of Shrawan.On a two-day visit to Varanasi, Yogi directed officials to complete the integrated divisional office within 18 months, expedite work under the Jal Jeevan Mission, and immediately…
Varanasi: Reviewing pre-monsoon preparations, divisional commissioner S Rajalingam directed officials to complete the cleaning of drains and channels by the end of June, while municipal commissioner Himanshu Nagpal expressed displeasure over the slow pace of works under the CM Grid scheme and issued a final warning to agencies concerned.During a meeting with officials of the…
Patna DM and SSP meeting on illegal boat operations Patna: The Patna district administration has launched a crackdown on unsafe boat operations, ordering a complete ban on unregistered vessels, overloaded boats and nighttime operations on the Ganga river and other local rivers. The decision follows directives from Thiyagarajan S M, district magistrate (DM), Patna, SSP,…
Varanasi: Police commissioner Mohit Agarwal patrolled on foot the security arrangements at Dashashwamedh Ghat, Godaulia, Namo Ghat and Assi Ghat areas, on Tuesday. Suspicious persons were questioned and thorough review was done of security arrangements, while officers were directed to take action against those encroaching public land. He instructed officers to update regularly security equipment…
