"The administration has decided to take extra measures for the safe conduct of the Jallikattu. The display area has been made different from the play area to reduce the risk of injuries," Madurai District Collector Aneesh Sekhar told ANI.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday directed the officers to ensure foolproof arrangements for the G-20 summit slated to take place at the holy city of Amritsar in March and June.
Speaking about the elaborate security arrangements made by the Indian Coast Guard, Abhijit Dasgupta, Commanding officer of the Indian Coast Guard (Kolkata), said that the coast guard boats and aircraft have been deployed in the area to keep a strict vigil on the mela and prevent any untoward
The state of Uttar Pradesh has started preparations for hosting the G-20 summit meetings. On the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, special arrangements are being made to introduce the state's culture and heritage to delegations arriving from different countries.
Former Union Minister Uma Bharti on Friday met with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and discussed the security arrangements made for the land subsidence-affected families in the Joshimath town of state's Chamoli.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that all arrangements have made for Gangasagar Mela and requested the pilgrims to maintain peace, not be misled by any rumour.
In view of the land subsidence in Joshimath, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary SS Sandhu instructed the officials to vacate the affected area without any delay and make proper arrangements for the people at the place where they are being shifted.
The whole city has been decorated for the event. Kite festival will also be organised on the occasion. Besides, arrangements have also been made for those guests who wish to visit nearby philosophical and religious places.