Delhi-Bihar bus fares spike
Bus services connecting Delhi to various Bihar destinations, such as Patna, Muzaffarpur and Darbhanga, are operating with increased fares and full occupancy ahead of Chhath Puja
Chhath travel rush
The approaching Chhath festival has triggered a massive rush at railway stations and ISBTs as people head for their native villages. Railway stations are experiencing overwhelming crowds. Both general and sleeper compartments are witnessing severe congestion.
Lakes closed for Chhath
In compliance with a standing Calcutta High Court order, both Rabindra Sarobar lake and Subhas Sarobar lake will remain closed from Wednesday evening to Friday afternoon for Chhath, scheduled on Nov 7 and 8.
Ghats under 24/7 camera watch
124 surveillance cameras installed by Patna Smart City Limited to monitor activities at the ghats throughout the festival.
Chhath travel rush
Railway stations at Anand Vihar and New Delhi are experiencing overwhelming crowds ahead of Chhath Puja festival, with trains bound for Uttar Pradesh and Bihar running at full capacity.
Leopard sighting halts Chhath celebrations
A leopard sighting at the Bihta Air Force station in Patna has led to the suspension of Chhath celebrations at a nearby temple. Authorities are monitoring the situation and assure residents that Chhath will be allowed if the leopard is captured.
Railway safety steps for Chhath devotees
East Central Railway has directed stations in the Dhanbad division to implement safety measures during Chhath Puja when devotees cross railway lines to reach Chhath Ghats. The caution period will last 20 hours, from 2pm on November 7 to 10am on November 8.
3 ghats declared unsafe in Ara
Bhojpur administration has declared three ghats – Bhaluhipur Chhath hat, Begampur Chhath ghat and Mirachak Chhath ghat – dangerous for performing Chhath puja in Ara. Officials inspected all the Chhath ghats in Ara Saturday night.
105 Ganga ghats prepared in Patna
Altogether 105 Ganga ghats, 63 ponds and 45 parks in Patna have been prepared to facilitate the ‘vratis’ during the four-day Chhath festival starting on November 5.