PoP idol immersion kicks up row
2 years, 4 months ago

PoP idol immersion kicks up row

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The ten-day Ganesha festival starting on August 31 has once again brought to the fore the issue of water pollution due to the immersion of large quantities of painted Plaster of Paris. Environmentalist B.V. Subba Rao said, “the cycle of background activities after the immersion should be studied instead of merely focussing on immersion, which is a single day affair. The authorities must evolve a mechanism on how best the issue can be handled, wherein the idol makers collect the PoP material post-immersion to recycle and make new idols.” Rao added “all immersion ponds are permanent ponds. Moreover, there is no sense of social commitment among the people and civic body officials.” Environmentalists said that making of clay idols in Bengal was different as clay is naturally available along the state’s coast line, which was not the case in Telangana. How can immersion take place in dirty water is a question we all need to ask.” As per the civic authorities, 75 baby ponds have been readied for immersion as of now, but no information has been given out as to how the segregation of PoP and clay idols would happen or if at all the segregation exercise is sincerely gone about.

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Grand processions mark immersion of Lord Ganesh idols in Visakhapatnam
3 months, 1 week ago

Grand processions mark immersion of Lord Ganesh idols in Visakhapatnam

The Hindu  

The immersion of Lord Ganesh idols was a festive affair in the city on Thursday, with grand processions being taken out on city thoroughfares. Large quantities of PoP material and plastic waste were also left behind by the revellers, in flagrant defiance of the many appeals made by the district administration and environmental organisations to opt for clay idols. The …

Over 62,000 idols immersed on second day of Ganesh festival in Mumbai
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 62,000 idols immersed on second day of Ganesh festival in Mumbai

The Hindu  

“More than 62,000 idols were immersed in various water bodies in Mumbai on the second day of the Ganesh festival,” civic officials said on Monday. “Till midnight, 62,569 idols were immersed in the sea, other water bodies, and artificial ponds,” the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation officials said. “On Sunday, 62,197 household idols and 348 sarvajanik idols of Lord Ganesh were immersed,” …

Make sure Ganeshotsav Mandals do not use Plaster of Paris idols: Bombay High Court to State
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Make sure Ganeshotsav Mandals do not use Plaster of Paris idols: Bombay High Court to State

The Hindu  

The Bombay High Court on Friday directed the Maharashtra government to clearly intimate the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and all other civic bodies across the State to inform all the ‘Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandals’ or Ganesh Puja committees to not use Plaster of Paris Ganesh idols and strictly follow the Central Pollution Control Board guidelines on idol immersion that does not allow …

High-Level Vetting of City Ponds Ahead of Ganapati Immersion
3 months, 3 weeks ago

High-Level Vetting of City Ponds Ahead of Ganapati Immersion

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Authorities of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation on Thursday visited various ponds in the city to inspect arrangements for the immersion of idols during the upcoming Lord Gansha festival. The team visited several areas in Serilingampally zone and inspected sanitation, condition of roads and ponds and made suggestions to respective officials. Meanwhile, dengue cases are rising in residential areas around …

Walk and cycle ride to promote clay Ganesha idols
4 months, 1 week ago

Walk and cycle ride to promote clay Ganesha idols

The Hindu  

To raise awareness and promote the purchase of clay Ganesha idols for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi, Kapra Lake Revival Group and Hyderabad Cycling Revolution are organising a cycle ride and walk from ECIL to Neredmet crossroads. Manognya Reddy, who is actively involved in the save Kapra lake revival drive, says the drive is to make people aware that they can …

PoP idols banned in Karnataka ahead of Ganesh festival
4 months, 2 weeks ago

PoP idols banned in Karnataka ahead of Ganesh festival

The Hindu  

The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board has banned plaster of Paris idols and those painted with heavy metal-containing colours to ensure this year’s Ganesh festival is eco-friendly. The move aims to prevent environmental pollution, particularly in water bodies, which is often caused by the immersion of chemically treated idols. “Unlike PoP idols, clay idols do not contain harmful chemicals and …

Delhi government makes provisions to immerse idols in artificial ponds
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi government makes provisions to immerse idols in artificial ponds

The Hindu  

The Delhi government has made provisions to immerse idols in artificial ponds in view of the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations. Announcing this on Thursday, Irrigation and Flood Control Department Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Thursday said, “We know that the immersion of Maa Durga’s idols is done amid a lot of festivities, especially in Bengali households. Keeping that in mind, the …

Radiant Green: Eco-Ganesha Takes Center Stage this Ganesh Chaturthi!
1 year, 2 months ago

Radiant Green: Eco-Ganesha Takes Center Stage this Ganesh Chaturthi!

The Hindu  

Traditionally, Ganesha idols, representations of Lord Ganesha, are meticulously crafted during this auspicious period to invoke his blessings. Welcoming Eco-Friendly Alternatives Recognizing the ecological toll of PoP Ganesha idols, a shift towards eco-friendly alternatives gathered momentum. The Craft of Crafting Eco-Friendly Ganesha Idols Creating eco-friendly Ganesha idols entails a meticulous process, blending artistic finesse with environmental consciousness. In an age …

Hyderabad all set for Ganesh idol immersion
1 year, 2 months ago

Hyderabad all set for Ganesh idol immersion

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Approximately 40, 000 Ganesh idols of various hues and dimensions are set to be taken out in a procession before being immersed at Hussainsagar lake here on Thursday. Meanwhile, police officials, who made all arrangements for the immersion, were tightlipped about implementation of the High Court directions with regard to immersion of Plaster of Paris idols in Hussainsagar lake. …

PoP Ganesh idols immersed in Hussain Sagar Lake, HC ban flouted
1 year, 2 months ago

PoP Ganesh idols immersed in Hussain Sagar Lake, HC ban flouted

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Flouting a ban imposed by the Telangana High Court, the Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samathi on Wednesday immersed Ganesh idols, which were made of plaster of Paris, in the Hussain Sagar lake. While authorities are diverting idols that are coming towards Hussain Sagar Lake, we went ahead and immersed the PoP idols in the lake,” Dr. Ravinutala Sasidhar, the secretary …

No immersion of PoP idols in Hussainsagar or any water bodies: HC
1 year, 2 months ago

No immersion of PoP idols in Hussainsagar or any water bodies: HC

The Hindu  

The Telangana High Court on Monday directed the State government to ensure that no idols made of Plaster of Paris are immersed in either Hussainsagar or any other water bodies in Hyderabad during Ganesh idol immersion. A bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar passed this order while hearing a writ petition. The bench, while hearing …

Several idols made of plaster of Paris immersed in waterbodies in Chennai despite directive
1 year, 2 months ago

Several idols made of plaster of Paris immersed in waterbodies in Chennai despite directive

The Hindu  

Dozens of Vinayaka idols washed up ashore on Monday on the Pattinapakkam beach and other spots earmarked for immersion in the city. Despite a directive from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Vinayaka idols made of plaster of Paris were immersed in the waterbodies. The TNPCB, in its guidelines released on September 4, said only idols made of natural and …

BBMP designates 38 lakes for Ganesha immersion in Bengaluru; 418 mobile tanks to be pressed into service
1 year, 3 months ago

BBMP designates 38 lakes for Ganesha immersion in Bengaluru; 418 mobile tanks to be pressed into service

The Hindu  

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has designated 38 lakes in the city as temporary immersion sites and 418 mobile tanks will be pressed into service for immersion of Ganesha idols on Ganesha Chaturthi. Meanwhile, city Police Commissioner B. Dayananda has warned that forceful collection of donations for the Ganesha festival is illegal and strict action will be taken against those …

Civic body bans PoP Ganesha idols, begins preparations for a smooth eco-friendly festival
1 year, 3 months ago

Civic body bans PoP Ganesha idols, begins preparations for a smooth eco-friendly festival

The Hindu  

In an effort to ensure an eco-friendly Ganesha festival, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike like every year has banned the use of plaster of Paris idols which use chemical colours and thermocol to make them. Meanwhile, the civic body has also made provision for the speedy disposal of the applications to install Ganesha idols publicly, through a single window system, …

Telangana HC bans immersion of POP Ganesh idols in Hussainsagar and city water bodies
1 year, 3 months ago

Telangana HC bans immersion of POP Ganesh idols in Hussainsagar and city water bodies

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court made it clear that no Ganesh idol made of plaster of Paris can be immersed in the Hussainsagar or any water body in city limits. The division bench, comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar, said that the orders passed by the High Court in 2021 prohibiting immersion of POP idols in …

3 Lakh Ganesha idols over 5ft for this year's festival
1 year, 3 months ago

3 Lakh Ganesha idols over 5ft for this year's festival

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Ganesh Chaturthi, one of Hyderabad’s favourite festivals, will this year see the installation of over three lakh idols taller than five feet across the commissionerates, with ministers also holding a meeting to direct officials concerned to ensure smooth conduct of the festivities. Malla Reddy, Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, Deputy Mayor Mothe Srilatha Reddy, representatives of government departments, police, railway force, …

Durga idols immersed in artificial ponds to control pollution in Bhubaneswar
2 years, 2 months ago

Durga idols immersed in artificial ponds to control pollution in Bhubaneswar

India Today  

In a bid to reduce pollution, special arrangements have been made for the immersion of the idols of Goddess Durga after Navratri in Odisha's capital Bhubaneswar and Cuttack city. Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has constructed 4 artificial ponds on the banks of Kuakhai river and Daya River for Durga idol immersion to curb water pollution. ARTIFICIAL PONDS FOR DURGA IDOL IMMERSION …

GHMC fails to prevent immersion of PoP idols in Hussain Sagar
2 years, 3 months ago

GHMC fails to prevent immersion of PoP idols in Hussain Sagar

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The civic and police officials appear to have failed to execute the High Court order prohibiting the immersion of Ganesh idols constructed of PoP, as several pandal organisers immersed PoP idols in the Hussainsagar throughout the 10-day Ganesh celebrations. On July 21, the High Court had directed the state government to prevent PoP idol immersion in the Hussainsagar, and …

Hyderabad’s Ganesh festival is ‘immersed’ in controversy
2 years, 3 months ago

Hyderabad’s Ganesh festival is ‘immersed’ in controversy

The Hindu  

The annual fete of Ganesh immersion is upon the city, when boisterous celebrations surrounding the nine-day Ganesh Navratri reach their convulsive crescendo. Mr. Sanjay’s allegations that the government had been conspiring to create hurdles to the festivities on the pretext of environmental pollution, were met with clarifications from the government, that clay idols will be allowed to be immersed in …

No segregation of PoP and clay idols at Hussainsagar
2 years, 3 months ago

No segregation of PoP and clay idols at Hussainsagar

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Ignoring alternative arrangements made for them, people headed to the Hussainsagar to immerse their Ganesha idols on Tuesday. Apart from the artificial ponds constructed at many places in the city, near Hussainsagar the GHMC had set up three — a portable immersion tank at Prasads’s Imax parking area and two baby ponds at Jalavihar and Sanjeevaiah Park. These were …

31,365 Idols Immersed in Mumbai on 5th Day of Ganesh Festival; No Untoward Incident Reported
2 years, 3 months ago

31,365 Idols Immersed in Mumbai on 5th Day of Ganesh Festival; No Untoward Incident Reported

News 18  

A total of 31,365 Ganesh idols were immersed in the sea and artificial ponds in Mumbai on the fifth day of the Ganpati festival, a civic official said on Monday. There was so far no report of any untoward incident following the fifth day celebration of the festival on Sunday, the official said. Till 6 am on Monday, 30,446 household …

GHMC fails to prevent Ganesh idol immersions at Hussainsagar
2 years, 3 months ago

GHMC fails to prevent Ganesh idol immersions at Hussainsagar

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Failure of the city authorities to effectively communicate the location of artificial immersion tanks and ponds resulted in thousands of people thronging the Hussainsagar for the immersion ritual on Sunday. Traffic police have started diverting idols here.” Police officials from Saifabad said that since it was the first time that such a pond was set up, people were less …

Idol immersion: PCB to examine water quality
2 years, 3 months ago

Idol immersion: PCB to examine water quality

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Pollution Control Board is planning to take up water quality assessment prior to the immersion of main Ganesh idols beginning on September 9. But technicalities of the assessment plan are uncertain as PCB officials remained tight-lipped on specific issues like when the assessment would be carried out, the total number of lakes listed for assessment and whether they …

Mumbai: More than 60,000 Ganesh idols immersed in a day
2 years, 3 months ago

Mumbai: More than 60,000 Ganesh idols immersed in a day

Firstpost  

As many as 60,473 idols were immersed in the sea, other water bodies as well as in artificial ponds on Thursday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said in a release Mumbai: More than 60,000 Ganesh idols were immersed in Mumbai on the second day of the 10-day festival which started on 31 August, the civic body said on Friday. As many …

Idol Immersion in Yamuna, Other Water Bodies Punishable with Fine, Jail Term: DPCC
2 years, 3 months ago

Idol Immersion in Yamuna, Other Water Bodies Punishable with Fine, Jail Term: DPCC

News 18  

The Delhi government's pollution control body has asked district magistrates to ensure idols are not immersed in the Yamuna or any other water body in the national capital during this year's Ganeshotva and Durga puja. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee has also asked urban local bodies to create artificial ponds in the proximity of residential areas for idol immersion. The …

Telangana government in a bind over court orders and religious sentiments
2 years, 4 months ago

Telangana government in a bind over court orders and religious sentiments

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: This year’s Ganesh festival that starts on August 31 will be a litmus test for the authorities in implementing the High Court orders with regard to immersion of idols in the city lakes. The High Court on July 21 directed that Plaster of Paris idols could not be immersed in lakes, including Hussainsagar, and that a separate arrangement for …

Telangana HC says no to use of PoP in idol making
2 years, 8 months ago

Telangana HC says no to use of PoP in idol making

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Wednesday said it would not relax the conditions imposed on use of plaster of Paris in manufacturing idols of Lord Ganesh, Goddess Durga and other deities. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Abhinand Kumar Shavili said when strict guidelines were issued by the Supreme Court on using plaster of Paris …

Supreme Court Permits Immersion Of PoP Ganesh Idols In Hyderabad's Hussain Sagar Lake This Year As 'Last Chance'
3 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Permits Immersion Of PoP Ganesh Idols In Hyderabad's Hussain Sagar Lake This Year As 'Last Chance'

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Telangana Government to permit the immersion of Plaster of Paris idols in Hussain Sagar lake during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations only for this year as 'last chance'. The Bench has directed the State to file an affidavit in course of the day assuring that steps will be taken to minimize pollution in the lake, …

Don't Permit POP Idol Immersion In Hussain Sagar Lake For Ganesh Chaturthi: Telangana High Court Directs State
3 years, 3 months ago

Don't Permit POP Idol Immersion In Hussain Sagar Lake For Ganesh Chaturthi: Telangana High Court Directs State

Live Law  

A two-judge panel of the Telangana High Court comprising Acting Chief Justice M S Ramachandra Rao and Justice T Vinod Kumar on Thursday issued a series of guidelines in view of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations across Hyderabad. The Court was hearing a contempt petition filed by Advocate Mamidi Venumadhav alleging willful disobedience of the order passed by a Division Bench directing …

Ganesh Visarjan : Bombay High Court To Examine Effects Of Biodegradable Ganesh Idols In Water Bodies
3 years, 3 months ago

Ganesh Visarjan : Bombay High Court To Examine Effects Of Biodegradable Ganesh Idols In Water Bodies

Live Law  

With a ban on Plaster of Paris idols, the Bombay High Court's Nagpur Bench has decided to suo motu examine the adverse impact of immersion of even biodegradable Ganesh or other idols in water bodies, considering the toxic paints used to decorate them. The court decided to revisit the directions issued to the Centre and State last year in Dhondiba …

Bengal tries out greener measures for idol immersion post Durga puja
4 years, 1 month ago

Bengal tries out greener measures for idol immersion post Durga puja

Hindustan Times  

Authorities in West Bengal are trying out greener methods for idol immersion this Durga Puja, the biggest festival in the state, to keep the water bodies and the Hooghly river cleaner and less polluted. This would help the water body to stay cleaner and less polluted,” said Kalyan Rudra, chairman of the West Bengal Pollution Control Board. We have tied …

No idol immersion, community celebrations this Ganesh Chaturthi: Delhi pollution body
4 years, 4 months ago

No idol immersion, community celebrations this Ganesh Chaturthi: Delhi pollution body

India TV News  

There will be no large congregations, community celebrations or idol immersion at public places on Ganesh Chaturthi in the national capital this year in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee. Last year, the Delhi government had created artificial ponds at public places for people to immerse idols on Ganesh Chaturthi and Durga Puja. "Idol …

No idol immersion, community celebrations this Ganesh Chaturthi: Delhi pollution body
4 years, 4 months ago

No idol immersion, community celebrations this Ganesh Chaturthi: Delhi pollution body

Live Mint  

The Delhi government has prohibited idol immersion in public places, large congregations and community celebrations on Ganesh Chaturthi this year. Community celebrations are not permitted as large gatherings are not allowed under the guidelines issued by the Delhi government in view of the pandemic, according to a Delhi Pollution Control Committee official. The pollution control body has asked residents to …

No Idol Immersion, Community Celebrations this Ganesh Chaturthi: Delhi Pollution Body
4 years, 4 months ago

No Idol Immersion, Community Celebrations this Ganesh Chaturthi: Delhi Pollution Body

News 18  

The Delhi government has prohibited idol immersion in public places, large congregations and community celebrations on Ganesh Chaturthi this year. Community celebrations are not permitted as large gatherings are not allowed under the guidelines issued by the Delhi government in view of the pandemic, according to a Delhi Pollution Control Committee official. The pollution control body has asked residents to …

No Idols in Public Places, Temples to Be Sanitised Each Day: Karnataka's Ganesha Chaturthi Guidelines
4 years, 4 months ago

No Idols in Public Places, Temples to Be Sanitised Each Day: Karnataka's Ganesha Chaturthi Guidelines

News 18  

The Karnataka government has banned the installation of Ganesha pandals in public place as well as the immersion of idols in public water bodies in fresh guidelines issued for the celebration of Ganesha Chaturthi next week. No public processions are allowed while buying and installing private Ganesha idols or while immersing the idols in wells, said the government order issued …

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