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Musheerabad police arrested a 34-year-old real estate businessman in connection with the death of a 19-year-old youth during a Ganesh Agaman event on September 5. Police alleged negligence, unauthorised arrangements and excessive sound levels contributed to panic during the procession
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A house ceiling partially collapsed in Ramayampet during a Ganesh immersion procession on Saturday night, allegedly due to intense vibrations from high-power speakers. A woman sustained a minor head injury after debris fell on her, leaving the family and residents shocked
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A youngster climbed an overhead water tank at Posanipet village in Kamareddy district on Saturday and threatened to end his life, reportedly demanding permission to play a DJ during Ganesh immersion. Police counselled him, following which he climbed down.
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Ganesh idol immersion processions concluded peacefully across Karimnagar, Nizamabad and several northern Telangana districts amid light rain. Police deployed extensive security arrangements, including CCTV surveillance, drones, divers and control rooms, as thousands of idols were immersed without major incidents.
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A two-year-old boy died after the ambulance carrying him got stuck in traffic caused by a Ganesh immersion procession in Khammam. His father reportedly carried him on his shoulders to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
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Despite the growing popularity of DJ systems during Hyderabad’s Ganesh processions, traditional brass bands continue to attract patrons. From the nearly 130-year-old Pentiah Band to newer establishments, generations of musicians are keeping the city’s brass-band tradition alive.
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A 27-year-old woman in Amberpet, Hyderabad, died by suicide allegedly due to dowry harassment by her husband. Police have registered a case and are investigating claims.
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A 22-year-old man, Bobbadi Harish, died after collapsing while dancing during a Ganesh procession in Vizianagaram. Despite suffering from polio and having a heart condition, he joined the celebrations. He was rushed to a hospital but declared dead
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Hyderabad police and civic officials inspected the Ganesh procession route from Balapur to Hussainsagar. Commissioner CV Anand urged organisers to follow safety precautions. Around 25,000 idols are expected to be immersed, with 29,000 police personnel deployed for bandobast
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Speaking to the media, Anand stated that all arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of Ganesh idol immersion and Milad-un-Nabi in the city. He added that officials from GHMC, revenue, power, and other departments have inspected both major and minor procession routes.
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Prohibitory orders preventing assembly of more than four people imposed in the area till September 14 as a precautionary measure
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BJP slams Congress for arresting devotees rather than arresting the rioters who intentionally took to violence and hurled petrol bombs
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A total of 426 Ganesh idols have been installed in Karimangar Municipal Corporation limits and its surrounding areas.
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Hyderabad: We often see people playing devotional and filmy songs on the DJ system during the Ganesh procession, but the organisers of a vehicle were seen playing qawwali on the music system yesterday during the Ganesh procession at Charminar. The video was shared by a journalist named Ashish on his Twitter account on 9 September. In the […]
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Hundreds of idols were taken out in processions to Hussain Sagar lake in the heart of the city and dozens of other lakes in and around the city.
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A complaint was lodged against two groups under the rioting section.
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Hyderabad: A different energy will be in the atmosphere, ‘gulal’ rending the air a pink shade along with music and dance to get the adrenaline pumping as the city gets ready to bid adieu to Lord Ganesh on Sunday. After the State government going all the way up to the Supreme Court to clear the […]
