{
  "id": 18498729,
  "title": "Thane Chhath Puja Preparations: Mayor Sharmila Pimpale Directs Civic Officials To Deploy Nodal Officers, CCTV And Medical Teams At Lakes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/thane-chhath-puja-preparations-mayor-sharmila-pimpale-directs-civic",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T12:14:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/thane-chhath-puja-preparations-mayor-sharmila-pimpale-directs-civic-officials-to-deploy-nodal-officers-cctv-and-medical-teams-at-lakes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thane Mayor Sharmila Pimpale has ordered civic officials to prepare all city lakes for the upcoming Chhath Puja festivities, with a focus on devotee safety, effective crowd control, and smooth civic services. At a high-level review meeting, the mayor directed the appointment of Nodal Officers for each lake to manage local operations, secure the areas, implement sanitation measures, and provide medical aid. The review involved top civic representatives and key administrative officials such as Deputy Commissioners, the Chief Environment Officer, and Health Officer. Heavy footfall at major lakes like Railadevi, Masunda, and Upvan has prompted the administration to prioritize crowd management, erect barricades at strategic points, and set up dedicated safety corridors. The Health Department has been instructed to keep ambulances, medical teams, and essential supplies ready for any emergencies. Sanitation, environmental upkeep, and water aeration are to be expedited, with special focus on Masunda Lake. The Thane Municipal Corporation, police administration, and allied public agencies are urged to coordinate seamlessly to ensure a safe and hassle-free environment for all participants in the religious rituals.",
  "summary": "Thane: In view of the upcoming Chhath Puja celebrations, Thane Mayor Sharmila Pimpale has instructed civic authorities to make comprehensive arrangements across all city lakes to ensure devotee safety, effective crowd control, and seamless civic amenities. To guarantee efficient execution, the Mayor directed the administration to appoint dedicated Nodal Officers for each lake to oversee local…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}