To make the travel experience more accessible, group reservations for the special Ganesh buses will open from July 22. Under the scheme, senior citizens in the “Amrit” category will receive a 100 per cent fare exemption, while women and regular senior citizens will be eligible for a 50 per cent discount
15 July,2025 06:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Making the announcement in the legislative assembly, Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar said, "Ganeshotsav is not just a celebration. It is a symbol of Maharashtra's cultural pride and identity"
10 July,2025 08:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent-1751882139037_d.png "Jain community's demand for slaughter ban may trigger more pleas: HC")
The Bombay High Court questioned its power to impose a nine-day animal slaughter ban for the Jain 'Paryushan Parv', fearing it could set a precedent for other festivals. A Jain trust is challenging the 2024 orders which allowed a one-day ban as it now seeks a full nine-day prohibition starting August 21
07 July,2025 05:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra government on Monday said it would formulate its policy on immersion of idols made of Plaster of Paris (PoP) in three weeks. Even as the Bombay High Court urged it not to delay the process further considering the upcoming festivals
30 June,2025 06:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
