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City likely to experience good rainfall around beginning of Ganesh festival: IMD

Published on Aug 24, 2025 23:20 IST

With the much-awaited Ganesh festival just round the corner, there is much speculation about weather conditions in the city as Punekars prepare for the celebrations. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

MPCB to carry out noise monitoring at Ganesh pandals

Kalyan, India –Sept 20.2018: Mela Ganpati Immersion, a group of 13 mandals come together and immersed Ganesh Idol on Ekadashi at Durgadi Ganesh ghat at Kalyan west , India, on Thursday, Sept20,2018 (Photo by Rishikesh Choudhary)

Published on Aug 22, 2025 01:42 IST

Ban on heavy vehicles on Mum-Goa highway during Ganeshotsav

Ban on heavy vehicles on Mum-Goa highway during Ganeshotsav

Published on Aug 21, 2025 22:48 IST

Ban on heavy vehicles on Mumbai-Goa highway during Ganeshotsav

An artist uses coloured chalk sticks to make Ganpati idol, at a Ganesh workshop, Chinchpokli, in Mumbai, India, on Thursday. (Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

Published on Aug 21, 2025 14:34 IST

Work collectively to take Ganesh festival to global stage: Ashish Shelar

Work collectively to take Ganesh festival to global stage: Ashish Shelar

Published on Aug 21, 2025 24:58 IST

NGT directs Pune police to submit report on last year’s Ganesh festival noise violations

NGT directs Pune police to submit report on last year’s Ganesh festival noise violations

Published on Aug 14, 2025 23:00 IST

‘Sanjeevani’ initiative launched to train citizens in life-saving skills ahead of Ganesh festival

These volunteers will be deployed during the Ganesh immersion processions across Pune, said officials. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Aug 3, 2025 03:10 IST

Citizens raise sound pollution, safety concerns at PMC’s Ganesh festival prep meeting

Off the record, officials admitted that despite the state government’s announcement, the PMC would still need to enforce court orders and pollution control board rules. (HT)

Published on Jul 22, 2025 01:22 IST

No police cases on dhol-tasha pathaks this year: Pune Police

No police cases on dhol-tasha pathaks this year: Pune Police

Published on Jul 11, 2025 05:24 IST

HC lifts ban on manufacturing PoP idols, bars immersion in natural water bodies

HC lifts ban on manufacturing PoP idols, bars immersion in natural water bodies

Published on Jun 10, 2025 03:00 IST

Nearly all Ganesh pandals violated noise pollution norms during Ganesh festival this year: MPCB

The stipulated noise limit during the day is 55 decibels in residential areas, 65 decibels in commercial areas, and 50 decibels in silence zones. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Nov 7, 2024 24:46 IST

Mumbai real estate: Residential property sales dip 14.79% in September

Property sales dip 14.79% in Sept ’24

Updated on Oct 1, 2024 04:22 IST

Pune Metro line 3 lagging behind schedule

On Monday, deputy chief minister (DCM) and Pune guardian minister Ajit Pawar held a meeting to review the progress on metro line 3. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 28, 2024 01:50 IST

FIR against 30 mandals for noise level violations during Ganeshotsav

As per the data shared by Pune City Police, from September 7 to 17, police filed six non-cognizable offences apart from the 30 cases. (HT FILE)

Updated on Sep 22, 2024 24:08 IST

FDA seize suspected adulterated food items worth ₹ 14.35 lakh

During the special drive Food Business Operators (FBO) and food items were checked for adulteration, hygiene and absolute implementation of food safety norms, the officials said. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Sep 21, 2024 24:02 IST

Noise beyond permissible limits across city but MPCB misses key locations during immersion procession

The average noise level during the immersion procession on September 17 was recorded as 94.8 decibels. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 24:24 IST

Mumbai bids farewell to Lord Ganesh; processions wind through city roads

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Updated on Sep 17, 2024 11:52 IST

Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai: Inside Lalbaugcha Raja’s donation counting process

Mumbai, India - Sept. 16, 2024:Bank employees along with retired bank employees counting the money donated by devotees to Lalbaug Raja in collection box at Lalbaug in Mumbai, India, on Monday, September 16, 2024. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Sep 17, 2024 03:41 IST

3 Ganesh mandals in Pune booked for noise pollution violations

At a meeting held with Ganesh mandals before the festival, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar had instructed the organisers to adhere to noise pollution norms set by the court or face action. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 15, 2024 01:20 IST

Eid-e-Milad holiday in Mumbai not on September 16. Maharashtra govt reschedules

Maharashtra govt reschedules Eid-e-Milad holiday in Mumbai

Updated on Sep 14, 2024 09:24 IST

Gauri-Ganpati visarjan takes place amid much fanfare

Sixth day of Ganesh festival on Thursday saw much fanfare as several household Ganpati idols were immersed with Lord Ganesha’s mother, Goddess Gauri, in tow. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

Updated on Sep 13, 2024 03:10 IST

For Ganesh Utsav this year, offer these halwa varieties as bhog to Bappa

Try these halwa delicacies that can be made at home to offer as prasad to Bappa

Published on Sep 10, 2024 10:55 IST

Pune traffic may go for a toss as politicos hop pandals in poll season

With politicians making a beeline for Ganpati pandals to connect with voters ahead of the assembly elections, Pune traffic is likely to go for a toss, especially in the city’s old areas. (HT)

Updated on Sep 10, 2024 03:50 IST

BJP to focus on 125 seats in Maharashtra, with aim to cross 100

**EDS: IMAGE VIA @AmitShah ON SEPT. 9, 2024** Mumbai: Union Home Minister Amit Shah offers prayers at 'Lalbaug Ka Raja' during Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo) (PTI09_09_2024_000230B) (PTI)

Updated on Sep 10, 2024 02:44 IST

Organisations to recycle idols during Ganeshotsav

These organisations have been executing project ‘Punaravartan’ for the last four years and this is the fifth year of this drive. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 10, 2024 01:20 IST

Three on bike die on highway

According to the police, Rajeshkumar Bholuram Gujar, the driver of the private bus traveling from Rajasthan, sped away after the mishap before onlookers followed the vehicle and managed to stop it a few kilometres away. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Sep 9, 2024 24:30 IST

Mumbai: Over 10,000 Ganesh idols immersed till late evening on Sunday

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Published on Sep 8, 2024 16:14 IST

Citizens say NGT order on noise level norms violated on 1st day of Ganesh festival

National Green Tribunal’s order on noise level norms were seen violated in many areas of city on the first day of the Ganesh festival. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Sep 8, 2024 01:48 IST

Devotion, eco-friendly decor on display as Ganesh festival begins

Faithful welcomed their beloved Ganpati Bappa with enthusiasm and sounds of drums. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

Updated on Sep 8, 2024 01:46 IST

Ganesh mandal in Mumbai's Bandra recreates 52-foot replica of Vivekananda Memorial

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Published on Sep 7, 2024 09:37 IST

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