Stay updated with the latest baptism news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on baptism topics.
Chennai: Blatant violations marked this year's Ganesh Chaturthi idol immersion in Chennai, as towering plaster of Paris (PoP) idols -- still draped in shawls, ornaments, and synthetic dyes -- were lowered into the sea by cranes, flouting Tamil Nadu pollution control board's (TNPCB) eco-friendly guidelines and exposing poor enforcement of high court directions.The immersion processions began as early as 10am, and by Sunday night, more than 2,000 idols had been immersed across the city. Nearly 17, ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The GHMC said it ahd completed arrangements to ensure the smooth conduct of Ganesh Nimajjanam. On Monday, Commissioner R.V. Karnan inspected immersion facilities along PVNR Marg, reviewed barricading, lighting, crane setups and control room arrangements. Immersion points have been prepared at 20 major lakes and 72 artificial ponds. Across all locations, 134 static cranes and 259 mobile cranes have been installed. At Hussainsagar, in coordination with the tourism department, nine boat ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 28 (PTI) Nearly 600 Ganesh idols have been immersed till Thursday afternoon in Mumbai, the metropolis' civic body said. During the 10-day festival, a large number of devotees immerse idols after one-and-half days as well as on the fifth and seventh days, a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official said, adding no untoward incident has been reported during this process from the city so far. "A total of 583 'one-and-half-days' Ganpati idols were immersed in the sea, other wat ...Read More >
Mumbai: The number of Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols being installed across the city has decreased significantly. While authorities are assessing the numbers, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) chairman Siddhesh Kadam, while speaking to TOI, confirmed the minimum 15% decrease in PoP idols. Ganesh mandals committee, on the other hand, pegged the reduction at 40%. Ganesh mandals said following Bombay high court guidelines and the subsequent BMC campaign to promote eco-friendly idols, not onl ...Read More >
Mumbai: As Ganesh Chaturthi approaches, scheduled for August 27, authorities are ramping up security measures across Mumbai. Technicians have been busy installing CCTV cameras at Girgaon Chowpatty, one of the key locations for Ganesh idol immersion (visarjan), to ensure public safety during the celebrations. This move is part of a broader high-security plan initiated by officials to prevent any untoward incidents during the festival. Girgaon Chowpatty is one of the main immersion sites in the c ...Read More >
Mysuru: Additional deputy commissioner P Shivaraju urged devotees to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in an eco-friendly and harmonious way.Presiding over a meeting on the Ganesha festival held at the deputy commissioner's office, he highlighted the importance of using eco-friendly clay Ganesh idols to avoid environmental harm. He warned that idols made of plaster of paris (PoP) and painted with colours release toxic chemicals into waterbodies like lakes, wells, and streams when immersed, which is har ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 3: The Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums on Sunday said that an ancient Shivling had been unearthed and safely housed in the SPS Museum Srinagar for public display. A statement of the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums issued here said that it was pleased to announce the discovery of an ancient Shivling carved from stone, measuring 137 cm in length and 160 cm in width, approximately dating back to the 10th Century CE, recovered during sand extraction by ...Read More >
Coimbatore: It's that of the year when artists making Ganesh idols dot the city, displaying different types of idols that come in various sizes and colours. Artists making the idols said they were flooded with orders as Ganesh Chaturthi was around the corner.Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated across the country on August 27. The Hindu Munnani, BJP and other right-wing outfits usually celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in a grand manner in the city and rural areas. They have started visiting artists to ...Read More >
Nagpur: The state government has banned the immersion of Lord Ganesh's Plaster of Paris (POP) idols in natural water bodies. A fresh set of guidelines, issued on August 1, introduces stricter norms. Under the new rules, all POP idols must carry a red circle painted on their back and be immersed only in artificial ponds.The norms aim to curb water pollution and promote eco-conscious rituals for a greener Ganeshotsav. "Every POP idol, big or small, must now have a painted red dot using oil paint. ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], July 17: In a landmark initiative to bridge the widening gap between industry and academia, NAMTECH (New Age Makers Institute of Technology), an education initiative by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), has signed a strategic partnership with seven premier Institutes of National Importance (INIs) from Northeast India. This collaboration is aimed at co-developing future-ready capabilities across domains such as smart manufacturing, robotics, mobility, ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Bombay high court on Monday granted the state govt a further three weeks to frame a policy for the immersion of plaster of Paris (PoP) idols.Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep Marne passed the direction after advocate general Birendra Saraf sought "some more time to come out with a crystallised policy".On June 9, the HC had directed the state govt to take a policy decision regarding immersion of PoP idols following the May 21 recommendations of an expert committee of the C ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Samanvay Samiti, the coordinating body of Ganpati mandals, has appealed to the state govt to swiftly issue clear guidelines for the immersion of large plaster of paris (PoP) idols in the Sea. At present, legal restrictions prevent visarjan from being performed in the sea."The ten-day festival of Ganeshotsav begins Aug 27 and the idols will start arriving in their pandals from the second half of July," samiti president Naresh Dahibawkar said. "Even ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 30 (PTI) The Maharashtra government on Monday said it would formulate its policy on immersion of idols made of Plaster of Paris (PoP) in three weeks, even as the Bombay High Court urged it not to delay the process further considering the upcoming festivals. Earlier this month, the high court permitted the manufacture and sale of PoP idols but said they cannot be immersed in natural water bodies without its permission. The court then directed the state government to take a policy de ...Read More >
Mumbai: A solemn ritual turned into a tragic accident at Worli's Lotus Jetty near Haji Ali on Saturday evening, when three men were swept away by powerful waves during an ash immersion ceremony. They were rescued by a police official with help from local fishermen. Unfortunately, two were declared brought dead, while the third, reportedly a GST inspector, is undergoing treatment at Nair Hospital in Mumbai Central. The deceased have been identified as Santosh Vishweshwar (51) and Kunal Kokate (4 ...Read More >
Kolkata, Feb 3 (PTI) Saraswati Puja celebrations were held at a law college in south Kolkata on Monday under police supervision upon orders of the Calcutta High Court. While the puja was performed on Sunday, a few related rituals were held in various schools, colleges, libraries and households across West Bengal on Monday before the immersion of the idols. Students at Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri Law College joined in the rituals amid police presence as per directions of the high court. The court ...Read More >
US, Spain, Thailand, China, Tokyo, Munich, and more will showcase Marriott International's trailblazing luxury experiences, offering transformative travel in 2025. At the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Cannes, Marriott International, Inc. has unveiled an exciting new phase of global expansion. The Luxury Group is introducing a range of innovative brand extensions, including luxury tented camps, remote lodges, and personalized experiences, all designed to elevate Marriott's positio ...Read More >
MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES, Japan's most seasoned cruise line, has announced that the esteemed Senko Ikenobo, the Headmaster Designate of the Ikenobo school of ikebana, will officially christen its newest vessel, MITSUI OCEAN FUJI, during a traditional maritime ceremony in Tokyo Bay on December 7, 2024. Senko Ikenobo's appointment marks a historic milestone for the Ikenobo school of ikebana, as she becomes the first woman to hold the prestigious title of Headmaster Designate. This momentous occasion ...Read More >
Stay updated with the latest None news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on None topics.