Bihar govt bans firecrackers, private boat operations near ghats ahead of Chhath Puja
Bihar govt bans firecrackers, private boat operations near ghats ahead of Chhath Puja
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NewsIndia NewsBihar govt bans firecrackers, private boat operations near ghats ahead of Chhath Puja Bihar govt bans firecrackers, private boat operations near ghats ahead of Chhath Puja Edited by Rohitashwa Ranjan / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Nov 09, 2026, 22:27 IST A view of final preparations at a Ganga ghat ahead of the upcoming Chhath Puja festival, in Patna, Bihar.
NEW DELHI: The Bihar government on Monday stepped up safety preparations for Chhath Puja, directing district administrations to impose a ban on firecrackers near ghats and prohibit private boat operations during the four-day festival from November 13 to 16.The disaster management department asked district magistrates to identify vulnerable riverbanks, barricade unsafe ghats and deploy adequate security personnel and volunteers to manage crowds."Authorities must ensure the availability of trained divers, swimmers, motorboats and life-saving equipment at river ghats to deal with emergencies.
Medical teams, ambulances and Quick Medical Response Teams (QMRTs) have also been asked to remain on standby," the statement read.Join conversation InsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig Development The department has stressed the need for adequate lighting at ghats and approach roads, round-the-clock operation of district control rooms and regular public announcements through loudspeakers.
Electrical installations must be inspected before the festival to prevent electrocution.District administrations have also been directed to draw up disaster management and communication plans to prevent panic and stampedes.
Coordination meetings with Chhath committees and continuous monitoring of arrangements have been made part of the safety measures.Chhath Puja will begin on November 13 with the 'Nahai Khai' ritual and conclude on November 16.
Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app. Rohitashwa Ranjan is a digital journalist with The Times of India, where he decodes Indian politics as a carefully staged production with scripts, subtext and everything behind.
His stories track elections, party dynamics and the things that often are buried beneath the headlines. When not parsing vote shares or alliances, he is usually reading between the lines, where the real story tends to reside.
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| Issuing Authority | Times of India National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | STATES |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 9 November 2026 |