People may avoid migrating if they cannot insure themselves against the risk of a bad outcome. Governments can reduce the consumption risk faced by migrants by allowing them to access social protection programs in the destination. This study randomly informed around 62,000 households across 18 Indian states about a new …
GUWAHATI: This year, Durga Puja revelry will be all about remaining alert and keeping a sharp eye on pandal hoppers for a motley group of girl students in Assam's Nagaon town as they have taken a vow to spread Gandhi's message of cleanliness among the revellers. All from Nagaon Bengali …
KOLHAPUR: A five-member investigative has booked 16 Ganesh mandals for using high-decibel sound systems and violating noise norms during the immersion procession. The team recorded statements from 25 panch witnesses and is preparing a report that is in its final stage. The report will be directly submitted to the court …
Considering ill effects on environment due to use of harmful materials on making idols during festivals like Ganesh and Durga Puja, the Forests and Environment Department, has issued a Government advisory to create public awareness on the use of such harmful materials and to take steps for strict implementation of …
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to dig two more artificial pond near water reservoirs to prevent pollution of natural water bodies dur to pollution during idol immersion. The BMC introduced the system last year. But the three ponds were of less depth and small compared to the …
SILCHAR: Civil society members held a meeting in Silchar on Sunday, appealing all sections of the society to maintain peace and communal harmony during the Durga Puja celebrations. The meeting organized by Netaji Charta Yuva Sangstha, a Silchar-based NGO, resolved to submit a memorandum to DC and SP (Cachar) to …
Taxi scrap used in decoration of the pandal.Taxi scrap used in decoration of the pandal. KOLKATA: Abnormally high PM2.5 (particulate matter measuring less than 2.5 micron in diameter) levels in Kolkata's air nearly all through the year, except monsoon, is a major killer and may assume epidemic proportions if not …
Kolhapur: Over 1,100 security personnel and 802 city police officials will be deployed to make sure that the Ganesh immersion procession is carried out smoothly on Thursday. Police officials said that they have made all the arrangements to ensure that the immersion process is conducted peacefully. The authorities will also …
With the Ganapati Visarjan nearing, groups in Nashik are gearing for propagating the eco-friendly way of idol immersion. While many worked for the mud clay idol making and many more are working towards encouraging idol donation, a group of women, all young mothers, are working to prevent or at least …
The presence of harmful chemicals and toxic paints in the idols, environmentalists point out, poses a major threat to aquatic life. As the 10-day Ganesh festival draws closer to its grand culmination, the immersion of Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols in the city’s water bodies has become a major point …
NAVI MUMBAI: The city police is gearing up to implement Bombay high court's orders to curb noise pollution during the festivals, mainly till the last immersion day for Ganeshotsav. NGO Awaaz Foundation has also written to police commissioner Hemant Nagrale, asking for an absolute prohibition on loudspeakers in silence zones …
Nagpur: The rules and regulations set by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) regarding environment-friendly celebration of Ganesh festival keep moving around on tables of different civic authorities every year but none has rarely taken cognisance of. To avoid deterioration of water quality, CPCB in 2010 had issued guidelines for immersion …
Soman and his society members would go to Juhu Chowpatty to immerse the seven-day Ganpati every year It is not just the desire to protect the environment that is pushing citizens to have an eco-friendly Ganpati. Some are driven by the respect for the Lord too. At Bimbisar Nagar in …
The Bombay high court's recent comprehensive order on noise pollution, issued after hearing ten PILs on different aspects of noise pollution, potentially changes the way festivals are celebrated in Maharashtra. In spite of specific court orders, the state government has not given publicity to toll-free, anonymous complaint mechanisms through WhatsApp, …
PUNE: The teething troubles in getting citizens to embrace eco-friendly ways of celebrating Ganeshotsav seem to be over with individuals, residential societies and even big mandals going all-out with 'green' ideas this year. While many have lovingly crafted the clay idols with their own hands, others used a variety of …
Festivals are going green this year, with Ganesh Chaturthi and Dasara celebrants spreading Save Environment messages. People in the city are more environment conscious+ now. The district administration introduced the water conservation theme for the Dasara 2016 celebrations and is also looking at a plastic-free Dasara. The Mysuru City Corporation …
KOLHAPUR: 200 Ganesh mandals from the city, including some major organisations, have decided to mend their ways and pledged to tone down celebrations. The Ganesh mandals have assured the police that they would not use high-decibel sound systems during the 10-day festival. Police officials said it was a major achievement …
KOLHAPUR: Superintendent of police Pradeep Deshpande on Thursday warned of strict action against violators of the Supreme Court-set noise pollution norms. "We have no objection to sound systems operating as per the Supreme Court guidelines, but they should not cross the prescribed limits of noise," he said. The SP was …
NASHIK: Residents across the state are showing never-before awareness about going for clay idols of Ganesha for household worship this year. But not many seem to be aware how eco-friendly the idols are. Workshops on making such green idols are also running in full house, while shops selling shadu idols …
The code of conduct goes on to suggest sarvajanik mandal office-bearers to have an agreement, if required, with the contractor who is supplying the music system. The Brihanmumbai Sarvajanik Ganeshutsav Samanway Samiti (BSGSS) on Tuesday for the first time circulated a code of conduct for a more environment-friendly festival. The …
MUMBAI: The decibel levels are already on rise and amplifiers continue to blare, even at night with the beginning of the festive season, starting with idol parades for Ganesh Chaturthi next month. In the crusade for a quiet Mumbai, Awaaz Foundation is gearing up to curb noise attacks during the …
