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'Will give free shadu to idol makers for eco-friendly Ganeshotsav celebrations'

'Will give free shadu to idol makers for eco-friendly Ganeshotsav celebrations'

A review meeting was held on Thursday between the BMC administration, office bearers of Ganeshotsav mandals and representatives of idol makers' association at Parel

20 December,2024 09:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gang of mobile phone thieves who targeted people during Ganpati immersions held

Gang of mobile phone thieves who targeted people during Ganpati immersions held

Taking advantage of crowding, the gang targeted devotees during annual immersion of Ganesh idols at Girgaon Chowpatty (sea front) and its adjoining areas in South Mumbai, he said

30 October,2024 08:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Boat capsizes during Andhericha Raja immersion, no one injured, say police

Boat capsizes during Andhericha Raja immersion, no one injured, say police

The Andhericha Raja visarjan procession began on Saturday afternoon, and on Sunday morning at around 11 am, the Andhericha Raja reached Versova jetty for the immersion

22 September,2024 08:35 PM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
Valuables offered to Bappa at Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal sold for Rs 2.35 crore

Valuables offered to Bappa at Lalbaugcha Raja Mandal sold for Rs 2.35 crore

The Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh Mandal in Mumbai concluded the auction of the valuables offered to Lord Ganesha during the 10-day Ganeshotsav festival. A 1-kg gold biscuit fetched the highest price of Rs 75.9 lakh

21 September,2024 11:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Donations at Lalbaghcha Raja reach over 5.6 crore cash

Donations at Lalbaghcha Raja reach over 5.6 crore cash

In addition to the cash donations, precious metals including gold and silver were also contributed

20 September,2024 09:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
‘It hurts to see Bappa in this state’: What happens after Ganesh Visarjan?

Mid-Day Premium ‘It hurts to see Bappa in this state’: What happens after Ganesh Visarjan?

Mumbaikars bid an emotional farewell to Bappa with Ganesh Visarjan on September 17 and 18. Although the festivities have come to an end, the lifecycle of all Ganesh idols has not. We speak to environmental organisations and volunteers to decode what happens after immersion, including insights on waste generated during the festival

19 September,2024 12:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Mumbai: Swimmer drowns at Ganpati visarjan in Virar

Mumbai: Swimmer drowns at Ganpati visarjan in Virar

24-year-old struggles without help; police cite seizure as cause of death

19 September,2024 07:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
Bappa’s blessing: Two years after accident, Goregaon teenager gets new hand

Bappa’s blessing: Two years after accident, Goregaon teenager gets new hand

Limb was transported to city from Surat in 90 minutes; donor’s parents opted to help give others new lease of life

19 September,2024 07:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
Ganesh Visarjan: More than two lakh idols immersed in Mumbai during festival

Ganesh Visarjan: More than two lakh idols immersed in Mumbai during festival

The immersion process was conducted without any untoward incidents, and the civic authorities have reported a successful and peaceful immersion process, an official said

18 September,2024 10:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
UP cops attacked during Ganesh idol immersion in Mathura; 7 held

UP cops attacked during Ganesh idol immersion in Mathura; 7 held

All those arrested were charged with assault, rioting, and disturbing the peace, the officials said

18 September,2024 10:00 PM IST | Mathura (UP) | PTI

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