Bengaluru: The St. Mary’s Basilica, Bengaluru’s annual feast will be held on September 8, Thursday at the Shrine in Shivaji Nagar here in the city.
“We had a nine-day Novena in preparation for the Birthday Celebration of Mother Mary, which began on Monday, 29h August, till Wednesday, 7th September. Holy Masses were offered every day in Kannada, English and Tamil beginning from 5.30 am and going on till 8.30 pm.” The Shrine said in a press statement.
“On Thursday, 8th September, the Feast day, we have two solemn Eucharistic Celebrations in the morning at the Russell Market Square at 8.00 am in Kannada and 9.30 am in Tamil. His Grace, the Archbishop of Bangalore, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Machado will preside over both the Concelebrated Solemn High Masses.” It added.
At 5.30 pm, there will be a grand decorated chariot procession carrying the holy image of Blessed Mother Mary, in the streets of Shivaji Nagar.
“We take this opportunity to welcome you wholeheartedly to participate as well as witness the solemn celebration of Mary, the Blessed Mother of Jesus and of the universe, during which lakhs of people from all walks of life will converge as one human family with love and faith.” The release added.
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Adequate LPG stock in Chhattisgarh, no need to panic, says CM Sai
Raipur (PTI): Amid reports of shortage of commercial LPG cylinder in several parts of the country due to the US-Israel-Iran conflict, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday assured people that they need not worry about the availability of cooking gas in the state.
He asserted that adequate stock of LPG as well as petrol and diesel was available in the state.
Sai said in a statement that authorities have been directed to regularly monitor stock at gas agencies and keep a close watch on the supply chain. Necessary instructions were issued to officials in all districts to ensure a smooth supply of LPG.
The chief minister instructed officials to take strict action if any complaint of black marketing or hoarding of LPG cylinders is received.
Sai urged state residents not to pay attention to rumours and to book cooking gas cylinders as per their actual requirement.
The government was fully alert to ensure the availability of essential commodities to citizens, he emphasised.
Meanwhile, the Chhattisgarh Hotel and Restaurant Association has issued an advisory to hotels, restaurants, caterers and other food businesses across the state, urging them to maintain calm and avoid panic buying.
In the advisory, Taranjeet Singh Hora, president of the association, asked members to maintain coordination and immediately inform it about any major disruption in LPG supply.
He cautioned businesses against hoarding cylinders, saying such practices could worsen the situation for the entire hospitality sector.
The association advised hotels and restaurants to prioritise essential kitchen operations, core menu items and already committed banquet events.
Use electric cooking equipment wherever possible for emergency and staff kitchens such as induction cooktops, electric hot plates, electric rice cookers and kettles, the advisory stated.
