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    Ganesh Festival News

    Ganesh festival over, pandals continue to choke roads

    PMC issues ward-wise warnings to mandals that have failed to remove their pandals even three days after the conclusion of the Ganesh festival on September 25. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)
    Cities
    Published 3 days ago

    Fadnavis launches digital platform to showcase Ganeshotsav traditions, seeks world heritage tag

    Fadnavis launches digital platform to showcase Ganeshotsav traditions, seeks world heritage tag
    Cities
    Published 3 days ago

    5 held for thefts during Ganesh festival, 22 cases detected

    Vishrambaug police have arrested five suspected members of a gang allegedly involved in stealing gold ornaments, mangalsutras, purses and mobile phones during Ganesh festival. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 4 days ago

    Ganeshotsav leaves BMC with 2,755 MT of idols, post-immersion waste to recycle

    Amruta Fadnavis, actor Ajay Devgn, and BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide attend the ‘Sea Shore Shine 2026’ beach-cleaning initiative at Juhu Beach in Mumbai.
    Cities
    Updated 5 days ago

    Ulhasnagar river sediment clogs pumps, cuts water supply to 4 areas by 20%

    The river supplies drinking water to the four areas and has become increasingly murky since the beginning of the Ganesh festival, according to officials.
    Cities
    Updated 5 days ago

    Assam Rifles DG visits Pune's historic Ganesh pandal, urges youth to join armed forces

    Assam Rifles DG visits Pune's historic Ganesh pandal, urges youth to join armed forces
    India News
    Published 11 days ago

    Actor Bhagyashree’s Ganpati aarti sparks dispute within Sangli’s royal family

    The actress said she performed the ritual due to her father’s health concerns, while he questioned why the aarti was held in his absence.
    Cities
    Updated 17 days ago

    Police step up vigil on noise violations as Ganeshotsav begins

    Police step up vigil on noise violations as Ganeshotsav begins
    Cities
    Published 18 days ago

    'No protest during Ganeshotsav': Fadnavis asks Jarange-Patil to reconsider fast

    **EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image posted on Sept. 14, 2026, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis performs Ganesh Sthapna puja with family members on the occasion of Vinayaka Chavithi, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. (@Dev_Fadnavis/X via PTI Photo)(PTI09_14_2026_000127B) (@Dev_Fadnavis)
    Cities
    Updated 18 days ago

    Jarange announces solo protest at Azad Maidan, to leave for Mumbai on Sep 15

    Jarange announces solo protest at Azad Maidan, to leave for Mumbai on Sep 15
    Cities
    Published 18 days ago

    701 criminals face prohibitory action ahead of Ganesh Festival

    According to the orders, these are on-record criminals involved in theft, riot, dacoity, assault, rape, attempt to murder. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
    Cities
    Published 19 days ago

    Solapur to go DJ-free for second year

    The restrictions mark the second consecutive year that Solapur authorities have sought to keep major Ganesh processions free of high-powered DJ and loud sound systems. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 28 days ago

    Katraj mandals scale down sound systems after citizens’ protest, police intervention

    At the main Dahi Handi event at Katraj Chowk, arranged by Swaraj Babar on September 4, organisers had brought a large Dolby sound system from outside Pune. (HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 28 days ago

    Govt races to avert Ganeshotsav traffic chaos on incomplete Mumbai-Goa highway

    Mumbai, India – 02 Sept 2026: Devotees carry the Idol Lord Ganesh (Parelcha Raja) from Nikhil Khatu Ganesh Workshop ahead of the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, 02 Sept 2026. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 29 days ago

    Pune residents seek ban on loud DJ music during Ganesh festival; organisers object

    Pune residents seek ban on loud DJ music during Ganesh festival; organisers object
    Cities
    Published 33 days ago

    Mumbai-Goa Highway journey will remain bumpy for Konkan-bound Ganpati devotees

    Mumbai, India, July 24, 2024: The condition of the Mumbai-Goa Highway, also known as NH66, is poor, with numerous potholes on the old road at Nagothane entry point. July 24, 2024. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)
    Cities
    Published 34 days ago

    Amid Pune noise row, NCRB data shows zero noise pollution offences in Maharashtra

    In 2024, media reports stated that the Pune police registered 124 noise pollution cases during the Ganesh festival whereas the police reportedly said that only 30 such cases were registered. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
    Cities
    Published 37 days ago

    Mumbai Police issue prohibitory order banning possession of weapons, explosives; cite peace, safety

    Mumbai Police issue prohibitory order banning possession of weapons, explosives; cite peace, safety
    Cities
    Published 38 days ago

    Eggs allegedly thrown at Ganpati procession in Mazgaon, FIR filed

    Eggs allegedly thrown at Ganpati procession in Mazgaon, FIR filed
    Cities
    Published 39 days ago

    MSRTC gears up for Ganesh travel with 5,220 extra buses

    Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will operate 5,220 additional buses to Konkan region from September 7 to 25 to meet the surge in passenger demand during Ganeshotsav. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
    Cities
    Published 56 days ago

    Will need 3 years to phase out PoP idols: State tells HC

    Mumbai, India – 28 June 2026: Children observe an Idol Lord Ganesh at a workshop at Lalbaug l, as begin for the upcoming Ganesh Festival, in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, 28 June 2026. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 59 days ago

    Dhol-tasha pandals come up early across city, spark permission concerns

    A prominent example is the area opposite Katraj Zoo, where multiple Dhol-Tasha pathaks had erected pandals on the footpath. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)
    Cities
    Published 77 days ago

    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
    Cities
    Published 176 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)
    Cities
    Published 349 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
    Cities
    Published 386 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)
    Cities
    Published 388 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)
    Cities
    Published 389 days ago

    Two held for mobile theft during Ganeshotsav

    A formal complaint was lodged at the Faraskhana Police Station. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 389 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)
    Cities
    Published 390 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)
    Cities
    Published 390 days ago
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