Events / Festivals
Children from city make their own cobras for worshipping
Children from the city do not wait anymore for a snake charmer to bring a cobra to their doorstep on the Nag Panchami day. Instead, they make their own cobras to worship during the festival. This has been happening as a consequence of a concerted effort made by the volunteers of the Pune Snake Park …
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Ban on use of animals during visarjan
Several cases were registered against Ganesh mandals last year for using animals during visarjan procession, which were in violation of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Pune police had registered cases against at least five Ganesh mandals. The complaints were registered after several animal welfare organisations lodged a complaint. Hence, Pune Police Commissioner appealed to …
Additional buses during the Ganesh festival
The PMPML will run additional buses from 21 locations at night hours during the 10-day Ganesh festival. The additional bus service will be provided depending on the passenger rush. For buses operating after 10pm, the PMPML will charge 25% additional fare. Monthly and daily pass holders will be able to use their passes for the …
Preparation for Immersion
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and citizens’ organizations had urged citizens to choose for environment-friendly measures to avoid pollution of rivers. People have been urged not to deep their idols into the river. PMC has declared its plans to ensure trouble-free Ganesh immersion this year. Temporary immersion tanks and containers for Nirmalya have been set …
Merging of mandals leaving streets free from obstructions
Ganesh festival is always associated with crowded streets and traffic congestion. Concerned about this, a group of traders in Raviwar Peth, came together to find a solution. Their efforts resulted in five mandals, two of them being more than a century old, merging together to form one mandal, thus taking five pendals off the narrow …
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Re-immersion of Ganesh idols in river by PMC
For all its harping on an eco-friendly,non-river polluting Ganeshotsav,and Mayor Vaishali Bankars urge for green idols and better handling of the immersion process, PMC is using the cover of night to remove idols from immersion tanks and re-immerse them into the Mula. This came to light around 3 am on Monday when some workers of …
Ban on fire cracker stalls on road
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has decided to ban cracker stalls on roads. They are also going to take action against those not complying with the rule. Ramesh Shelar, deputy municipal commissioner said, the police have been asked to initiate action against offenders. The civic body will also take action against such stalls on its …
Try Unique Gifts on This Diwali
Celebrating eco-friendly Diwali is of great significance as it adds years to your life and life to your years. There are many eco-sensitive initiatives that can be taken to make this Diwali unforgettable. On Diwali almost everyone exchange gifts. These gifts should be useful and meaningful. Here are some innovative ideas of gifts. This year …
Initiative towards Pollution free Diwali
Diwali is one of most important festivals celebrated in India. Nowadays, it has been degenerated into festival of sound from festival of lights. Most of the people from children to old people and innocent animals despise Diwali for this reason. On the background of this, a workshop on celebrating Diwali without burning firecrackers was held …