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Ganga Sagar Mela Commences With Strict Protocols Amid Rising Cases
The Calcutta High Court gave permission to organize Ganga Sagar Mela but with strict Covid-19 protocols. On January 12, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the Ganga Sagar Mela at Gangasagar in WB. Police, doctors, and volunteers have been deployed and CCTV and drones are being used to keep an eye on people. Mask distribution and RT-PCR test are being done, DM Dr. P Ulaganathan said to ANI.
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Ganga Sagar Mela 2022 Gets Go Ahead From Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court, on January 7, gave a go ahead to the upcoming Ganga Sagar Mela in West Bengal. However, the Court directed the State to follow COVID-19 protocol. A three member committee, including a leader from opposition party, Human rights Commission Chairman and a representative of WB were formed to see compliance. Notably, Ganga Sagar is scheduled between January 8 to January 16, at Sagar Island.
Tags: Ganga Sagar Mela, west bengal government, calcutta high court, Covid-19, omicron
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