Rabindra Sarobar sealed for Chhath Puja, 163 alternative ghats arranged across Kolkata

Kolkata, Nov 15 (UNI) The West Bengal government has once again denied permission for Chhath Puja celebrations at Rabindra Sarobar in South Kolkata, keeping in force the restrictions imposed in compliance with the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) directions to protect the waterbody from pollution. The 12 gates of the lake, popularly known as the lungs of the city, have been sealed, with bamboo barricades erected outside to prevent devotees from entering the premises. The restrictions will remain in force from Saturday afternoon until Monday afternoon. A large contingent of police personnel, led by an IPS officer, has been deployed to…