Gangasagar Mela 2025: Record Pilgrim Turnout Expected, High-Tech Security Deployed

Kolkata: With the Kumbh Mela not being held this year, Gangasagar Mela 2025 is expected to draw a record number of pilgrims from across the country. In view of the anticipated surge, the South 24-Parganas district administration has put in place its most extensive security, surveillance and infrastructure arrangements to ensure a safe and smooth […]

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Gangasagar Mela 2026: Government Push for a Green & Plastic-Free Mela

Gangasagar : In a significant move towards environmental sustainability, the West Bengal government has launched a comprehensive cleanliness drive aimed at transforming the Gangasagar Mela 2026 into a fully eco-friendly event. The initiative is being jointly implemented by the state Environment Department, the South 24 Parganas district administration and the Gangasagar–Bakkhali Development Authority (GBDA) at […]

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REPATRIATION – MUTUAL EXCHANGE OF FISHERMEN BETWEEN INDIAN AND BANGLADESHI

Kolkata : On Dec 9 2024 in a significant operation aimed at safeguarding maritime security, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers “FV Laila-2” and “FV Meghna-5” along with 78 fishermen engaged in fishing within Indian waters. The Government of India accorded approval for repatriation of 78 crew members along with two (02) […]

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