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Lalbagcha Raja Ganesh Mandal seeks dismissal of complaint filed with Human Rights Commission

Lalbagcha Raja Ganesh Mandal seeks dismissal of complaint filed with Human Rights Commission

Published 94 days ago

In chain snatching attack, two men rob women, chop fingers in Bengaluru: Report

Bengaluru police said the two women were confronted by two men on a motorcycle, identified as Praveen and Yogananda, who attempted to snatch their gold chains. (iStockphoto)

Published 268 days ago

Ganesh pandals continue to block roads amid PMC inaction despite prior warnings

Ganesh pandals continue to block roads amid PMC inaction despite prior warnings

Published 304 days ago

Maha-Metro resumes work on Deccan Gymkhana pedestrian bridge

The Chhatrapati Sambhaji Garden pedestrian bridge connecting the metro station to peth areas has already been opened to the public. (HT FILE)

Published 306 days ago

Action against 40 Ganesh mandals for laser light, noise violations

Separately, police have registered five cases of noise pollution, three at Bhosari and two at Nigdi police station, for exceeding prescribed sound limits during immersion processions. (HT)

Published 307 days ago

Two held for mobile theft during Ganeshotsav

A formal complaint was lodged at the Faraskhana Police Station. (HT)

Published 307 days ago

Pune Metro sees record ridership on immersion day

Metro services were extended to manage the festive rush. Between August 27 and 29, metro trains ran from 6 am to 11pm. (HT FILE)

Published 308 days ago

876 tonnes of nirmalya collected during Ganesh festival

Officials said collection has risen steadily in recent years, from 627 tonnes in 2023 to 706 tonnes in 2024. (HT)

Published 308 days ago

BMC gears up for Ganesh immersions on Anant Chaturdashi; 10,000 staffers deployed

BMC gears up for Ganesh immersions on Anant Chaturdashi; 10,000 staffers deployed

Published 311 days ago

21,000 cops, drones, AI: Mumbai police gear up for Ganesh Visarjan

The police have prepared the security detail with the help of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

Updated 311 days ago

Ganesh Visarjan: Mumbai gets ‘14 terrorists' threat; 21,000 cops to be deployed

Devotees pray to an idol of Lord Ganesh, the deity of prosperity, during the ten-day-long Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai on September 2, 2025.

Updated 311 days ago

Free ambulance services provided at 35 locations, 40 bike ambulances deployed

Free ambulance services provided at 35 locations, 40 bike ambulances deployed

Published 313 days ago

Two arrested during Ganesh festival; pistols, live cartridges seized

During interrogation, the accused revealed that they had brought pistols to sell them in the area. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published 314 days ago

₹246 crore spent by BMC on Ganeshotsav arrangements since 2007

Mumbai, India – 01, Sept 2025: Devotees offer prayer to the 14-feet tall eco-friendly idol of Lord Ganesha, 'Altamont cha raja', at a pandal during the 'Ganesh Chaturthi' festival, in Mumbai, India, on Monday, 01 Sept, 2025. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

Published 314 days ago

Stick to eco-friendly rules during festival: PCMC to citizens

Stick to eco-friendly rules during festival: PCMC to citizens

Published 315 days ago

Minor among four dead as Ganesh procession tractor-trolley overturns in Andhra

A tractor-trolley overturned during a Ganesh procession in Andhra

Published 315 days ago

Nadda attends Ganesh festivities in Pune; says he prayed to Lord to make India strong, ‘atmanirbhar’

Union Minister and BJP National President J.P. Nadda being welcomed upon his arrival in Pune, Maharashtra. (@OfficeofJPNadda)

Published 316 days ago

Ganesh mandal in Pune fosters entrepreneurship, inspires community ventures

The Shrikrishna Tarun Mandal in Camp (on left) and the cafes supported by the mandal seen on the right. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)

Published 316 days ago

Member of Baba Sheikh gang arrested in Pimpri-Chinchwad

The accused – identified as Pavan Devendra Baneti, 24, a resident of Rajiv Gandhi slum, Pimple Gurav, Sangvi – was taken into custody on Thursday. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published 317 days ago

Punekars increasingly shifting to second-day Ganpati Visarjan

According to reports, the number of Ganpati idols immersed on the second day of the festival has steadily risen over the past three years with around 12,670 second-day immersions in 2023; which rose to 15,762 in 2024; and to 17,774 in 2025, which is among the largest second-day visarjan turnouts ever. (HT PHOTO)

Published 318 days ago

Over 2,055 Ganesh idols immersed on day two; 1,774 kg Nirmalya collected

Sandip Kadam, head of the solid waste management department of the PMC said that the waste is being scientifically processed to minimise the environmental impact. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published 318 days ago

Ganeshotsav 2025: This mini vada pav is the perfect snack for guests this season

Mini vada pav

Published 318 days ago

Pune Police filed misleading report on noise pollution during Ganesh festival, claims petitioner

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) western zonal bench on August 25 directed the Pune Police and Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) to strictly enforce noise regulations during the upcoming Ganesh festival. (HT FILE)

Published 319 days ago

Manoj Jarange to launch hunger strike in Mumbai amid Ganpati festivities

Jarange said a delegation from the state government might meet him en route, but he will not hold the discussion behind closed doors.

Published 320 days ago

Pune set for grander celebrations as Ganeshotsav gets ‘state festival’ tag

With the festival bestowed ‘state festival’ status, there is greater coordination between civic bodies, the police and mandal representatives. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Published 320 days ago

Artificial tanks, Nirmalya Kalash set up ahead of Ganesh festival

The fire brigade has put up ropes along the ghats to prevent citizens from entering the water. (HT)

Published 320 days ago

FDA inspects 35 food establishments, sends 62 samples for testing

Citizens have been urged to report food adulteration cases on toll-free helpline 1800222365, officials said. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published 321 days ago

Over 7,000 policemen to cover Ganesh festivities in Pune

Amitesh Kumar, Pune Police Commissioner, said, “Police have carried out 82 review meetings, 32 police chowki-level meets, 60 peace committee and 24 women vigilance committee meetings for the festival.” (HT PHOTO)

Published 321 days ago

NGT directs police, MPCB to strictly enforce noise regulations during Ganesh festival

The NGT directed that the police consider reducing the wattage depending on the area and location in consultation with the MPCB. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published 321 days ago

PMPML announces additional bus services, alternate routes for Ganesh festival

PMPML will operate special night bus services in addition to its regular fleet to accommodate the surge in demand. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published 321 days ago

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