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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
Ganesh Visarjan 2024: ‘Noise lower than last year, but still above limit’

Ganesh Visarjan 2024: ‘Noise lower than last year, but still above limit’

Noise levels during Ganesh visarjan reached a peak of 115 dB, primarily due to firecrackers, while Eid-e-Milad recorded 101 dB, with loudspeakers driving up noise levels

20 September,2024 06:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
Quieter farewell for Bappa good to hear, but...

Quieter farewell for Bappa good to hear, but...

Though the peak measured decibel level is almost the same as that of 2023, they are significantly lower than the 2019 peak of 121 dB

20 September,2024 06:51 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
‘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
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
Ganesh Visarjan: Less than 40 per cent idols turned to artificial lakes

Ganesh Visarjan: Less than 40 per cent idols turned to artificial lakes

Immersing idols in artificial ponds helps prevent water pollution and offers a more environmentally friendly way to dispose of the remains

18 September,2024 08:35 PM IST | Mumbai | Prajakta Kasale
Maharashtra: 37-year-old man collapses during Ganpati immersion procession, dies

Maharashtra: 37-year-old man collapses during Ganpati immersion procession, dies

The incident took place on Tuesday evening at Jintur town in Maharashtra, an official said

18 September,2024 05:05 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondent
TMC collects 7 tons on waste of Anant Chaturdashi

TMC collects 7 tons on waste of Anant Chaturdashi

The civic body said during the immersion period, around 12 tons of waste was collected on the first day and 13 tons on the sixth day of Ganesh Visarjan 2024

18 September,2024 04:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ganesh Visarjan: 19,176 idols immersed till 9 pm on Anant Chaturdashi

Ganesh Visarjan: 19,176 idols immersed till 9 pm on Anant Chaturdashi

The immersion process so far was being conducted without any untoward incidents, and the authorities have reported a successful and peaceful immersions on Anant Chaturdashi, an official said

17 September,2024 10:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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