The delegation of "Jharkhand Christian Youth Association" and Bishop of GEL Church Siman Tirkey met Chief Minister Hemant Soren at the Chief Minister's residential office on Kanke Road, Ranchi and extended hearty greetings and best wishes on the occasion of 'Christmas'. On the occasion, Chief Minister Hemant Soren also extended hearty congratulations and best wishes to everyone on the occasion of Christmas. Chief Minister Soren said that 'Christmas' festival is a festival of sharing happiness with each other. This festival gives us all an introduction to mutual harmony and dedication to each other. “On my behalf, I extend my congratulations and best wishes to all the people of the state on the occasion of 'Christmas,” said Soren.
Meanwhile, unprecedented security arrangements have been made to ensure that there is no disturbance on Christmas and New Year celebrations in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand. Ranchi Police has made vigorous preparations for the safety of tourists and to crack down on hoodlums. 700 Shakti commandos will be deployed on the security front.
According to SSP Chandan Sinha, 50 Mahila Shakti Commandos will guard the capital Ranchi during this period, especially to control the miscreants. It will keep an eye on all the parks of the city from December 25 to January 15. There will be police assistance centers at all picnic spots like Dasham, Jonha Falls. Cooperation of tourism friends will be taken. Some places have been marked to check drunken driving.
He said that strict guidelines have been given to all the police stations of the district. An appeal has been made to exercise caution by installing information boards and flex at all tourist places. The numbers of local police station in-charge and DSP will also be displayed. In case of emergency, people can give information on dial 100 and 112. SSP said that NDRF teams and divers will be present at falls and waterfalls where there is a high risk of drowning. Tourists have been appealed not to take selfies at dangerous places. Do not go down to bathe in a submerged area.
All the prominent churches in the capital and other districts of the state have been decked and illuminated on Christmas eve as followers get ready to welcome the birth of Lord Jesus at the stroke of twelve in the clock at midnight. In the state capital of Ranchi all the prominent churches including GEL Christ Church, Saint Maria Church, Saint Paul’s Cathedral, Assembly of God Church have been beautifully decorated.
Apart from the church buildings decoration and beautiful lighting have been done on trees and the other structures inside the premises.
On the other hand, people have also decorated their homes with light and luminaries. Shops selling Christmas goodies including Santa caps and dresses did a brisk business during the day while the bakeries remained buzzing throughout the day with people eager to buy cakes and pastries for their loved ones.
