New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): The national capital is celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi in a very low key manner as for a second consecutive year, public place celebrations and processions or gatherings related to the festival have been prohibited in Delhi due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): As the festivities for Ganesh Chaturthi are set to begin from Friday, devotees across the country geared up to celebrate the ten-day festival with less pomp and more vigour amid COVID-19 restrictions and protocols.
New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) concerning the Delhi government organising Ganesh Chathurthi celebrations amid COVID-19. The Court said that the PIL had been filed without proper homework and grant
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 8 (ANI): Maharashtra Government on Wednesday issued an order that the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations will not be allowed at public places here in view of COVID-19.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 8 (ANI): Karnataka government on Wednesday banned animal slaughter and sale of meat ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Wednesday issued an order that the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations will not be allowed at public places here in view of COVID-19. As per the directive, people were advised to celebrate the festival at home.<
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 8 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday announced an additional aid of Rs 3,000 to 5,000 to the families involved in pottery and idol making in view of the ban on Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at public places in the state.
Shivamogga (Karnataka) [India], September 7 (ANI): Ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, Ganesha idol makers in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka say that delay in permitting celebrations has affected their business.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 6 (ANI): Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, Hyderabad Police informed on Monday that they would allow only big and large Ganesh idols for immersion at NTR-PVNR marg while small and medium idols will be immersed at Tank bund.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 5 (ANI): The Karnataka government on Sunday allowed Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with a set of restrictions in districts where the Covid positivity rate is less than 2 per cent.
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 27 (ANI): A day after Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope warned about the possibility of a COVID-19 third wave, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday said that the government has instructed the Police officials to convince the local groups to coop
Panaji (Goa) [India], Aug 31 (ANI): After Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) demanded an apology from Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for his alleged statement that the number of COVID-19 cases had increased after Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, BJP on Sunday said that he has not done anythin