Vinayaka Chathurthi celebrated with fervour, leaders join celebrations

Vinayaka Chathurthi celebrated with fervour, leaders join celebrations

Vinayaka Chathurthi was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across the south on Saturday (September 7, 2024), with prominent leaders, including Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy joining the celebrations in their respective States. A festive mood prevailed as people gathered in large numbers to offer worship in temples and grandeur marked the occasion with … Read more

NGT forms panel to simplify and enforce guidelines for Vinayaka idols’ immersion 

NGT forms panel to simplify and enforce guidelines for Vinayaka idols’ immersion 

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