One person was killed and at least four others were injured on Sunday (October 13, 2024) after a clash erupted between two groups of people hailing from different communities during Durga idol immersion procession in Mahasi under Hardi police station limits in Bahraich district. The deceased person was identified as Ram Gopal, 22, while injured … Read more
An idol of the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha is taken for immersion on the final day of the ten-day-long Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, September 17, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Processions for the immersion of Lord Ganesh idols began in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra on Tuesday (September 17, 2024) morning … Read more
In its revised guidelines, CPCB states that as far as possible, immersion of Vinayaka idols in rivers, ponds and lakes shall be encouraged only at designated artificial confined tanks. | Photo Credit: E. LAKSHMI NARAYANAN The Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed a committee, headed by Additional Chief Secretary, Departments of … Read more
About 30-40 persons who were stuck in the middle of a river were rescued by the district administration About 30-40 persons who were stuck in the middle of a river were rescued by the district administration Eight persons died in a flash flood during immersion of Durga Puja idols at Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal … Read more