Three drown during Ganesh idol immersion in Nashik

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 15:54

Three persons drowned while immersing idols during the conclusion of the ten-day Ganesh festival here, police said Thursday.

15,000 cops to guard Ganesh immersion festivities in Hyderabad

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 14:43

Over 15,000 security personnel have been deployed for the smooth conduct of Ganesh idol immersion processions here on Monday, a top police official said.

One person killed in group clash during idol immersion in Jharkhand

Last Updated: Sunday, February 17, 2013, 00:14

One person was killed while 2 others were injured in firing which broke out between two groups during immersion of Saraswati idol in Chatra district.

Idol immersion further polluting Ganga water

Last Updated: Friday, October 26, 2012, 16:16

The State Pollution Control Board in Bihar would conduct a test of the Ganga water to ascertain level of contamination due to immersion of thousands of idols in the city containing toxic synthetic materials and paints.

Immersion of idols continues on choking Yamuna

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 19:55

Hundreds of idols of Goddess Durga were Wednesday immersed in Yamuna river from a bank near a bird sanctuary and park in the national capital, choking the dying river further and raising concerns over upsetting the area`s ecological balance.

Durga Puja ends in Bengal with idol immersion

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 14:57

Teary eyed devotees bade an emotional farewell as idols of goddess Durga and other Gods were immersed in ponds, lakes and rivers of West Bengal.

Delhi: 4 drowned during idol immersion

Last Updated: Thursday, October 6, 2011, 21:37

Durga Puja celebrations turned tragic for four families in capital as four youths drowned in Yamuna river during immersion of idols of the Goddess.

Vadodara corporation ready for Ganesh immersion

Last Updated: Saturday, September 10, 2011, 18:47

About 15 major ponds in the city have been cleaned up for the Ganesh immersion.

Idol immersion - not ideal at all!

Last Updated: Friday, September 17, 2010, 00:46

India is a multi-cultural country of myriad festivals.

Over 9,000 policemen during Lord Ganesha idol immersion

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 18:27

Over 9,000 policemen would be pressed into service during the immersion of the idols of Lord Ganesha in the sea on September 18 and 19, a top police official said today.