Cuttack

Kali Puja In Cuttack: No Bursting Of Crackers, 11 Ponds For Immersion Ceremony

By
OB Bureau

Cuttack: The Kali Puja in Cuttack city will be organised in strict adherence to COVID-19 guidelines, informed Cuttack DCP Prateek Singh on Monday.

“Eleven temporary ponds will be created in various parts of the city for immersion ceremony,” he said.

The DCP further said that 15 platoons of police force and 50 officers will be deployed in the city for maintaining law and order.

Following a ban on bursting of crackers, special drives would be conducted during Diwali to check any violation of the order. “City denizens are being sensitized about the ban. Patrolling would be conducted during the evening,” he added.

The DCP requested all to celebrate Kali Puja and Diwali at their homes and avoid any kind of social gatherings.

He had earlier told the media that the idol of Goddess Kali will be four feet as per the directive of the Orissa High Court.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Is Priyanka Chopra Hinting At ‘Citadel’ Crossover With Samantha & Varun?

New Delhi: Actress Priyanka Chopra’s recent Instagram post has sparked speculation about a possible crossover…

November 22, 2024

Odisha Pulmonologist Narayan Mishra Gets National Award

Berhampur: Renowned pulmonologist of Odisha Dr Narayan Mishra honoured with the prestigious ‘Indian Chest Society-Lifetime…

November 22, 2024

2 Missing After Indian Navy Submarine Collides With Fishing Vessel; Massive Search Operation Underway

Mumbai: Two crew members of a fishing vessel have been missing since it collided with…

November 22, 2024

[Watch] Jawans Dance & Celebrate After Eliminating 10 Maoists In Chhattisgarh

Raipur: In a major operation, security forces eliminated at least 10 Maoists in an encounter in…

November 22, 2024

SOA Hosts International Conference On Materials For Circular Economy & Technology In Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Experts from across India and abroad exchanged knowledge and ideas on latest developments in…

November 22, 2024

Why Likes Of Odisha BJP MLA Prakash Sethi Are Here To Stay

Cuttack Sadar MLA Prakash Sethi's English speech at Bali Jatra inauguration has gone Viral......the caption…

November 22, 2024

BJP-BJD War Of Words In Odisha Over Honouring Harekrushna Mahtab & Other Visionary Leaders

Bhubaneswar: A day after 125th birth anniversary celebration of Harekrushna Mahtab was inaugurated, a war…

November 22, 2024

India 150, Australia 67/7: Bumrah (4/17) Leads Stunning Day 1 Comeback In 1st Test

Perth: A more sensational script couldn’t have been written for the opening day of the…

November 22, 2024