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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
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: 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
Ganpati Visarjan: Several BEST buses diverted due to traffic disruptions in city

Ganpati Visarjan: Several BEST buses diverted due to traffic disruptions in city

According to the BEST, several buses were diverted and their routes were changed

17 September,2024 05:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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