North Bengal Enhances River Safety Measures Ahead of Chhath Puja Festival
Ahead of Chhath Puja in North Bengal, authorities have enhanced safety measures along riverbanks, especially in Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar districts. Minister Bishal Lama inspected sites and urged puja committees to avoid main river channels with high water levels and strong currents, advising safer alternative locations. This response follows a recent incident on Bhutan's Sankosh river and considers climate change and unpredictable river behavior. Teams from NDRF, Civil Defence, and other departments are involved in precautionary efforts.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (54/100). Lens Score 65/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thestatesman broke this story on 13 Nov, 11:28 am. Other outlets followed.
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