The air-conditioned bus service introduced by the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation for its Navagraha Temple tour package has not received the expected response. Despite overwhelming patronage for the tour service, the deluxe bus service, which was scheduled to operate daily, has not seen enough bookings. Corporation officials have differing opinions on the extension of the deluxe bus service and the inclusion of an air-conditioned bus in the tour fleet.

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The rising sea level and erosion of the beach in front of the Kapil Muni temple on the Sagar Island have become a cause of concern for the Ganga Sagar Mela. As thousands of pilgrims gather for the annual holy dip on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, about one km of the beach in front of the temple is covered with mud. The West Bengal government is now seeking ‘National Fair’ status for the religious congregation.