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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
Quieter farewell for Bappa good to hear, but...

Quieter farewell for Bappa good to hear, but...

Though the peak measured decibel level is almost the same as that of 2023, they are significantly lower than the 2019 peak of 121 dB

20 September,2024 06:51 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
Amitabh Bachchan apologises for mispronouncing a Marathi word - watch video

Amitabh Bachchan apologises for mispronouncing a Marathi word - watch video

Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan shared two videos, the first was on the concept of cleanliness and the second was about the ‘Beti Bachao’ campaign

19 September,2024 08:33 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
‘It hurts to see Bappa in this state’: What happens after Ganesh Visarjan?

Mid-Day Premium ‘It hurts to see Bappa in this state’: What happens after Ganesh Visarjan?

Mumbaikars bid an emotional farewell to Bappa with Ganesh Visarjan on September 17 and 18. Although the festivities have come to an end, the lifecycle of all Ganesh idols has not. We speak to environmental organisations and volunteers to decode what happens after immersion, including insights on waste generated during the festival

19 September,2024 12:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Mumbai: Swimmer drowns at Ganpati visarjan in Virar

Mumbai: Swimmer drowns at Ganpati visarjan in Virar

24-year-old struggles without help; police cite seizure as cause of death

19 September,2024 07:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
Mumbai: 32 thefts during Lalbaugcha Raja visarjan procession

Mumbai: 32 thefts during Lalbaugcha Raja visarjan procession

Mobile phones, jewellery, wallets stolen; city breaks last year’s record of most Ganesh idols immersed

19 September,2024 07:27 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Bappa’s blessing: Two years after accident, Goregaon teenager gets new hand

Bappa’s blessing: Two years after accident, Goregaon teenager gets new hand

Limb was transported to city from Surat in 90 minutes; donor’s parents opted to help give others new lease of life

19 September,2024 07:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
Ganesh Visarjan: More than two lakh idols immersed in Mumbai during festival

Ganesh Visarjan: More than two lakh idols immersed in Mumbai during festival

The immersion process was conducted without any untoward incidents, and the civic authorities have reported a successful and peaceful immersion process, an official said

18 September,2024 10:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
UP cops attacked during Ganesh idol immersion in Mathura; 7 held

UP cops attacked during Ganesh idol immersion in Mathura; 7 held

All those arrested were charged with assault, rioting, and disturbing the peace, the officials said

18 September,2024 10:00 PM IST | Mathura (UP) | PTI
Ganesh Visarjan: Less than 40 per cent idols turned to artificial lakes

Ganesh Visarjan: Less than 40 per cent idols turned to artificial lakes

Immersing idols in artificial ponds helps prevent water pollution and offers a more environmentally friendly way to dispose of the remains

18 September,2024 08:35 PM IST | Mumbai | Prajakta Kasale

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