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Ban on PoP idols: Maharashtra govt to approach HC seeking relief

Ban on PoP idols: Maharashtra govt to approach HC seeking relief

HC issued interim order banning manufacture, sale, and immersion of PoP idols in January this year; CM says committee will study whether pollution caused by PoP can be reduced

13 March,2025 07:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Mumbai PoP idol ban: ‘It is a myth that clay idols can’t be big’

Mumbai PoP idol ban: ‘It is a myth that clay idols can’t be big’

President of a sculptors’ body throws weight being government’s firm stand on POP idol ban, and offers suggestions for clay idol-makers

26 February,2025 11:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Idol sculptors can apply for free clay, space at TMC

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Idol sculptors can apply for free clay, space at TMC

To promote eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, a meeting was held on January 16 with sculptors and public Ganesh festival committees under the direction of the municipal commissioner

21 February,2025 04:20 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
PoP idol ban: Sculptors seek ‘practical solution’ from government

PoP idol ban: Sculptors seek ‘practical solution’ from government

Civic body issues stern guidelines, says will deny permission for pandals if instructions not followed

19 February,2025 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
'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
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
Mumbai: Lalbaugcha Raja mandal received Rs 5.65 crore in cash donations

Mumbai: Lalbaugcha Raja mandal received Rs 5.65 crore in cash donations

Devotees also offered 4,151 gm of gold; precious items to be auctioned today

21 September,2024 06:27 AM IST | Mumbai | A 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
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

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