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How the Assamese community in Thane celebrated Bihu this year

How the Assamese community in Thane celebrated Bihu this year

A small group of Assamese living in the eastern suburb is ensuring that their customs and traditions are alive here, as we found out from last weekend’s celebrations of Bihu

25 January,2025 10:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Divyasha Panda
Over 60 birds injured by kite string rescued in Mumbai

Over 60 birds injured by kite string rescued in Mumbai

The rescued birds were being medically examined and many were scheduled for surgeries and further rehabilitation, a RiWild representative said

17 January,2025 07:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
Makar Sankranti 2025: More than 60 birds injured by 'Chinese manjha' rescued

Makar Sankranti 2025: More than 60 birds injured by 'Chinese manjha' rescued

The use of nylon and glass-coated strings persists despite a ban on the sale and manufacture of Chinese manjha across various states in India and they are discarded irresponsibly by people, the representative said

16 January,2025 02:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pongal 2025: Make south Indian delicacies with these easy recipes

Pongal 2025: Make south Indian delicacies with these easy recipes

While Lohri is celebrated in north India, and Makar Sankranti in the west of the country, Pongal is celebrated by south Indians

15 January,2025 03:48 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
On Makar Sankranti, over 35 million devotees take holy dip at Maha Kumbh Mela

On Makar Sankranti, over 35 million devotees take holy dip at Maha Kumbh Mela

The Maha Kumbh, which started on January 13 is being celebrated after 12 years, and over 450 million devotees are expected for the event, before it concludes on February 26

15 January,2025 01:23 PM IST | Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | ANI
Rashmika Mandanna extends heartfelt greetings on Makar Sankranti, Pongal 2025

Rashmika Mandanna extends heartfelt greetings on Makar Sankranti, Pongal 2025

Rashmika Mandanna wrote, "Happiest Sankrathi/ Pongal my loves. I hope this year brings you all the love, happiness, and good health"

15 January,2025 08:14 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI
Police book shop owners, raise awareness to curb sale of killer manja

Police book shop owners, raise awareness to curb sale of killer manja

In the past three days (January 11-13), the police have booked at least 19 shop owners across the city for selling nylon manjas

15 January,2025 08:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva Agashe
Two die of kite string injuries in Maharashtra on Makar Sankranti

Two die of kite string injuries in Maharashtra on Makar Sankranti

One of the persons was riding a motorcycle when a nylon manja entangled his neck on the Pathardi Phata-Deolali Camp road in Nashik. A police team rushed him to the civil hospital, where he later died from excessive bleeding

14 January,2025 09:19 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai Police seizes banned nylon manja in city, 19 booked

Mumbai Police seizes banned nylon manja in city, 19 booked

Police seized nylon string or Chinese manja and related material of Rs 35,350 during the crackdown, an official said

14 January,2025 09:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Motorcyclist dies in Nashik after nylon manja slits his throat

Motorcyclist dies in Nashik after nylon manja slits his throat

A 23-year-old motorcyclist in Nashik tragically lost his life when a nylon manja slit his throat, causing a fatal injury. Authorities are investigating the incident

14 January,2025 06:10 PM IST | Mumbai

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