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Bappa’s 12-day stay ends as Mumbai prepares for an emotional farewell
Anant Chaturdashi concludes the Ganeshotsav festival in Mumbai, signifying the immersion and farewell of Ganesh idols. Acharya Mithlesh emphasizes the importance of detachment as a part of the immersion ritual. Various mandals, including Maratha Mitra Mandal and Bhatwadi Cha Raja...
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Mumbai's Khotachiwadi Ganesh mandal completes 100 years; from secret freedom meetings to heritage battles
Khotachiwadi's Ganesh mandal in Girgaum is marking its centenary this season with significant historical importance. The mandal has witnessed various social and political transformations over the decades. Its members honor their legacy by maintaining environmentally friendly prac...
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Dombivli Rasrang Dandiya Utsav 2026 Cancelled, Funds To Support Farmers Hit By Crisis
Dombivli: In view of the difficulties faced by farmers in several parts of Maharashtra, Kalyan Lok Sabha MP Dr Shrikant Shinde has decided to cancel this year’s Rasrang Dandiya Utsav 2026 in Dombivli. The funds earmarked for the annual festival will instead be utilised to support...
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Maharashtra Dry Spell: Govt To Prioritise Crop Insurance, Loan Waivers For Affected Farmers
Mumbai: In the wake of a severe dry spell affecting standing kharif crops across Maharashtra, Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne assured farmers on Thursday that the state government stands firmly with them and will prioritise relief through crop insurance, farm loan waivers, ...
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Edible Oil Import Duty Reduction To Ease Cooking Oil Prices, Says SEA
New Delhi, Sep 24: Edible oil industry body SEA on Thursday hailed the decision to reduce import duties and said this could soften retail prices of cooking oils. According to Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA), India's edible oil import bill is estimated to rise 9 per...