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Maharashtra: PoP idols banned, BMC to write to makers in Raigad

Maharashtra: PoP idols banned, BMC to write to makers in Raigad

Civic body to inform sculptors of Bombay HC order, will train officials to differentiate between eco-unfriendly and clay idols

25 April,2025 09:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
Mumbai: Ganesh idol sculptors to meet BMC officials

Mumbai: Ganesh idol sculptors to meet BMC officials

Civic sources say they will remind artisans to avoid creating PoP idols; craftsmen to raise concerns; on February 18, the BMC published guidelines regarding the granting of permissions for erecting pandals

23 April,2025 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
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
Aaditya Thackeray targets BJP over immersion of PoP Ganesh idols

Aaditya Thackeray targets BJP over immersion of PoP Ganesh idols

Aaditya Thackeray said that several Ganesh mandals couldn't immerse their idols because of these guidelines

11 February,2025 09:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maghi Ganeshotsav: BMC provides additional facilities for smooth immersion

Maghi Ganeshotsav: BMC provides additional facilities for smooth immersion

The BMC said that it deepened artificial lakes at various locations

11 February,2025 05:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online 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
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

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