Nalbari District Administration Prepares for Raas and Chhath Puja Festivals

The Nalbari district administration is actively preparing for the upcoming Raas and Chhath Puja festivals. A recent meeting with celebration committees outlined essential guidelines to ensure a smooth and safe celebration. Key instructions include volunteer recruitment, cleanliness, law enforcement, and emergency arrangements. The administration is committed to maintaining order and enhancing the festive experience for all participants. Read on to discover the detailed plans and regulations set forth by the district officials.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 11, 2026, 11:42 IST

Preparations for Upcoming Festivals in Nalbari

Nalbari District Administration

NALBARI, Nov 11: On Tuesday, the district administration convened a meeting with the committees responsible for the Raas and Chhath Puja celebrations in Nalbari district to ensure the festivals are conducted smoothly.

This meeting took place in the conference hall of the Nalbari Integrated District Commissioner’s Office, led by District Commissioner Nibedan Das Patowary.

Attendees included Senior Superintendent of Police Vivekananda Das, along with Additional District Commissioners Sudip Nath and Partha Pratim Khanikar, among others.

The committees received important information regarding the necessary rules and regulations to follow for the successful execution of the Raas and Chhath Puja festivities throughout the district.

District Commissioner Nibedan Das Patowary emphasized the need for the Raas celebration committees to recruit a sufficient number of male and female volunteers, designate appropriate parking areas, maintain cleanliness, ensure law and order, prohibit the sale of tobacco and intoxicants, arrange proper lighting, display emergency contact numbers at the puja sites, and ban gambling activities.

Senior Superintendent of Police Vivekananda Das instructed the Raas committees to train their volunteers, provide them with identity badges, and submit a list of these volunteers to the police department.

He also directed Circle Officers and police station heads to engage with the Raas committees at the revenue circle level.

Furthermore, the District Commissioner urged the Chhath Puja committees to adhere to the same guidelines, specifically assigning SDRF personnel to ensure adequate arrangements at the river ghats.