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Time of India
13-07-2025
- Time of India
Railways gears up to manage pilgrim rush at stations during Shrawan
Patna: As pilgrims have started pouring in groups at Patna Junction and other key stations during the holy month of Shrawan, Danapur division of the East Central Railway (ECR) has rolled out a comprehensive contingency plan to manage the expected surge in footfall at these stations. According to Danapur divisional railway manager (DRM), Jayant Kumar Choudhary, the railways has taken steps to ensure smooth operations and the safety of passengers. A large number of additional railway officials have been deployed at the Patna Junction to monitor the crowd, he said, adding that CCTV cameras are fully operational on all platforms allowing real-time surveillance of the station premises. In addition, a dedicated control room has been set up at the Patna Junction to oversee and regulate pilgrim movement, particularly during peak hours. The railway officials have been tasked to coordinate closely with other departments to avoid congestion and ensure quick response in case of any emergency, the DRM said. To bolster security, railway protection force (RPF) personnel have been directed to keep a close watch on suspicious activities and potential miscreants. Passengers' luggage is being screened using advanced scanning machines at entry points at the Patna Junction to prevent any security lapses, the DRM said, adding Rajendra Nagar Terminal, Patliputra Junction and Danapur stations have also been put under close surveillance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Zunido no ouvido? Imploro as brasileiras que usem este truque. Receita Anti-Zumbido Undo "Our priority is to ensure a safe and seamless travel experience for all pilgrims. We are working in close coordination with law enforcement and other agencies to handle the Shrawani Mela rush efficiently," said senior divisional commercial manager of Danapur, Abhinav Siddarth. With the Shrawani Mela already underway, the railways has urged passengers to cooperate with authorities and follow all safety guidelines. Special trains and additional ticket counters have been opened to accommodate the increased rush of pilgrims under supervision of the railway officials deployed at these stations, Siddarth added.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Deputy CMs open Shrawani Mela as call grows for nat'l pilgrimage status
Bhagalpur: Deputy chief ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha on Friday said the state govt was committed to making the Shrawani Mela more seamless, safe and welcoming for the lakhs of pilgrims who arrive from across India and neighbouring countries. "We have made consistent efforts to improve infrastructure in Sultanganj and along the trek routes, but there is still more to be done," they acknowledged while inaugurating the monthlong religious fair at Namami Gange Ghat, Sirhighat. Accompanied by former minister and BJP state president Dilip Kumar Jaiswal, ministers Jayant Raj, Sanjay Saraogi, Santosh Kumar Singh and several JD(U) and BJP MLAs and MLCs, the deputy CMs addressed a crowd of Kanwariyas, who had gathered amidst chants of "Bolo Bam" to mark the start of the revered pilgrimage. The Mela will continue till Aug 9. Referring to the govt's efforts, the deputy CMs highlighted improvements in trekking routes, lighting, safety, drinking water, sanitation and health services as well as stable power supply in the Sultanganj area. They credited the Bhagalpur and Banka district administrations for their role in implementing these upgrades. Highlighting the sharp rise in footfall each year, they said, "Pilgrims now come not just from across India but also from Nepal and Bhutan, bringing with them a rich diversity of cultures. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ¿Es posible ganar 3000€ al mes con el trading? Mainhubfb Más información Undo The govt is focused on ensuring that this religious experience remains smooth and spiritually fulfilling for everyone." Several MLAs and MLCs from Bhagalpur and Banka districts also used the occasion to urge the state govt to seek national status for the Shrawani Mela. "It is time that this event be declared a national fair, given its scale and international reach," one said. "With national recognition, we can ensure long-term infrastructure development that serves both pilgrims and religious tourism throughout the year," he added. Held annually in July, the Shrawani Mela draws 70 to 80 lakh pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Devotees collect holy water from the Ganges at Sirighat, Sultanganj, where the river famously becomes Uttarvahini, turning northwards. The pilgrims then undertake a 105-km barefoot journey, carrying kanwars on their shoulders and chanting "Bolo Bam" along the route. The journey culminates at Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, Jharkhand, where the water is offered to Lord Shiva on the Shivalinga, completing what is considered one of the most sacred acts of devotion in the Hindu calendar.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Time of India
Rlys to run 17 pairs of Shrawani Mela special trains to clear rush of pilgrims
Patna: The railways has decided to run 17 pairs of Shrawani Mela special trains from Friday onwards to clear rush of pilgrims, ECR's chief public relations officer (CPRO) Saraswati Chandra said. He said Jayanagar- Asansol special (05597/05598) will be into operations from July 11 to August 9 running every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday from Jayanagar side, and every Wednesday, Saturday and Monday from Asansol-end. It will leave Jayanagar at 10pm and reach Jasidih at 9.05am next day and Asansol at 11.30am. On its return it will leave Asansol at 1pm and reach Jasidih at 2. 30pm and Jayanagar at 4.20am next morning. Similarly, Raxaul- Deoghar special (05545/05556) will run from July 13 to August 8 leaving Raxaul every Sunday, Tuesday and Friday at 5.15am and reach Deoghar the same day at 4.50pm. On its return, it will leave Deoghar every Sunday, Tuesday and Friday at 5.50 pm and reach Raxaul at 6 am next morning, the CPRO said, adding Asansol – Patna special (03511/03512 ) will run from July 11 to August 10 running five days in a week from both sides. Barhni – Deoghar daily special (05027/ 05028) will run till August 10 leaving Barhni at 5.30 pm and reach Deoghar at 1 pm next day via Hajipur – Shahpur Patori- Baruani – Munger route. On its return, it leaves Deoghar at 6.45pm and reaches Barhni at 12.30 next day, the CPRO said, adding Jamalpur- Sultanganj daily special (03449/03450) will be into operations from July 11 to August 9, leaving Jamalpur at 9.05am and reach Sultanganj at 10.45am, while on its return it will leave Sultanganj at 11.15 am and reach Jamalpur at 12.40 pm . Jamalpur – Deoghar special (03441/ 03442) will run every Sunday on July 13, 20 , 27 , August 3 and 10 leaving Jamalpur at 5.10 am and reach Deoghar at 10.10 am and on its return it will leave Deoghar at 3.45 pm and reach Jamalpur at 10.05 pm , he said adding Jasidih- Baidnathdham daily special trains ( 03501/03502, 03503/ 03504 , 03505/03506 ), will be into operations till August 9 to cope with the rush. In addition, Jasidh – Dumka special ( 03145/ 03146 , 03147/ 03148 ), Deoghar – Jasidih special (03507/03508), Jasidih – Godda special (03149/ 03150) and Katihar – Manhari special (07539/ 07540) are other special trains to clear the pilgrims' rush during mela period , CPRO said.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
Railways announce special trains and crowd management plan for Shrawani mela
Patna: With the holy month of 'Shrawani' beginning on July 11, the railways announced an elaborate plan to manage the massive influx of pilgrims travelling to Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, Jharkhand, and other religious destinations across Bihar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As many as 17 pairs of Shrawani Mela special trains will operate from various parts of the state and beyond, including cities like Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur, ensuring safe and comfortable transport for devotees, said Danapur divisional railway manager (DRM) Jayant Kumar Choudhary. According to Choudhary, to prevent long queues and facilitate smoother ticketing operations, additional unreserved and reserved ticket counters will come into operation at key railway stations. Mobile ticket vans and UTS mobile app services are also being promoted. "Station staff will be deployed in larger numbers to manage the crowd, with regular announcements on the public address system to guide pilgrims about train schedules, platforms and safety precautions. Daily cleanliness drives will be intensified across key stations. Extra housekeeping staff and mechanised cleaning systems are being used to maintain hygiene in waiting areas, platforms and restrooms. Provision of safe drinking water through additional water kiosks will be ensured, while temporary food stalls by IRCTC are also being set up," the DRM said. East Central Railway (ECR) chief public relations officer (CPRO) Saraswati Chandra said special emphasis will be laid on punctuality, with a dedicated control room monitoring their movement in real-time. Railway Protection Force and Govt Railway Police personnel are being deployed in large numbers to maintain law and order. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Baggage scanning, CCTV camera surveillance and regular patrolling will be in place to ensure passengers' safety, he said. Patna: With the holy month of 'Shrawani' beginning on July 11, the railways announced an elaborate plan to manage the massive influx of pilgrims travelling to Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, Jharkhand, and other religious destinations across Bihar. As many as 17 pairs of Shrawani Mela special trains will operate from various parts of the state and beyond, including cities like Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur, ensuring safe and comfortable transport for devotees, said Danapur divisional railway manager (DRM) Jayant Kumar Choudhary. According to Choudhary, to prevent long queues and facilitate smoother ticketing operations, additional unreserved and reserved ticket counters will come into operation at key railway stations. Mobile ticket vans and UTS mobile app services are also being promoted. "Station staff will be deployed in larger numbers to manage the crowd, with regular announcements on the public address system to guide pilgrims about train schedules, platforms and safety precautions. Daily cleanliness drives will be intensified across key stations. Extra housekeeping staff and mechanised cleaning systems are being used to maintain hygiene in waiting areas, platforms and restrooms. Provision of safe drinking water through additional water kiosks will be ensured, while temporary food stalls by IRCTC are also being set up," the DRM said. East Central Railway (ECR) chief public relations officer (CPRO) Saraswati Chandra said special emphasis will be laid on punctuality, with a dedicated control room monitoring their movement in real-time. Railway Protection Force and Govt Railway Police personnel are being deployed in large numbers to maintain law and order. Baggage scanning, CCTV camera surveillance and regular patrolling will be in place to ensure passengers' safety, he said.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Time of India
State gears up for Shrawani Mela with tent cities, info centres
Patna: Shrawani mela devotees visiting the Baba Garibnath temple in Muzaffarpur district will get several facilities this year, including free accommodation in tent cities, medical camps, clean drinking water, washrooms, uninterrupted power supply, kanwar stands made of bamboo, besides tourist information centres to assist them, said the tourism department. The Bihar tourism department is setting up these facilities for the devotees travelling from Pahleja ghat to Baba Garibnath temple in Muzaffarpur and Sultanganj to Dumra in Jharkhand. The facilities will be available for the devotees before the commencement of mela, a tourism department official said on Monday. Tourism secretary, Lokesh Kumar Singh, said comprehensive arrangements are being made for the Shrawani Mela, to be held between July 11 and Aug 9. "A German hangar tent city, equipped with fans, coolers, chairs, tables and CCTV cameras, having a seating capacity for 500 people is being constructed at Pahleja. A temporary tourist information centre will be set up on the fair route that will have a seating capacity for 100 people and will be equipped with bamboo kanwar stands. The tourist information centre will have a public announcement system," Singh said. The secretary further said a waterproof German hangar tent city, with a seating capacity of 1,000 people, will be set up at the RDS College near Baba Garibnath temple in Muzaffarpur. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Поза во сне может многое рассказать о вашем характере! Удивительные Новости Undo Additionally, tent cities, with a seating capacity of 200 people each, will be built at Goraul, Bithouli and Turki. All tent cities will have appointed a tent city in charge, and their cellphone numbers, along with the helpline numbers of the control room to be set up in Patna with the contact numbers of local police administration, will be displayed there. Medical facilities will also be available at Pahleja tent city, Baba Garibnath temple tent city and the temporary tourist information centre. "The district administration will also organise devotional music evenings 'Bhajan sandhya' for the kanwariyas at Baba Garibnath temple tent city. Special attention will be paid on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays when the footfall of tourists is maximum," he added.
