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Rain fails to dampen spirits as Govindas take to streets for Dahi Handi
September 08, 2023 3:34 am
Several political parties organise Dahi Handis in a show of strength, with many offering cash prizes to the Govinda Pathak (team) that manages to break the earthen vessel. During the course of the celebrations, several participants injure themselves in their attempt to build pyramids and reach the pots.
Allow dahi handi celebrations till midnight: Ajit-led NCP
July 19, 2023 1:41 pm
A demand has also been raised to declare a public holiday on Dahihandi.
‘A helmet could have saved his life’: Brother of man who died after fall from Dahi Handi pyramid in Mumbai
August 24, 2022 12:16 pm
A local NCP leader, who organised the Dahi Handi event where two men fell from top of a human pyramid formed to break a clay pot as part of Janmashtami celebrations, was arrested on charges of causing death due to negligence.
With double its usual dahi handis, BJP climbs the Mumbai power pyramid
August 20, 2022 10:08 am
Uddhav Sena feels the pinch as BJP, Eknath Shinde faction steal the show
Adventure sports tag for Dahi Handi events
August 19, 2022 12:57 am
Players to become eligible for govt jobs under 5% sports quota; provision for relief in case of deaths, injuries
Dahi Handi returns today after 2 yrs; overwhelming response, say organisers
August 19, 2022 12:53 am
Adding to the happiness and excitement of the mandals this year, the new government of the rebel Shiv Sena faction and the BJP has come out in support of them, with several leaders of the ruling parties organising Dahi Handi events in Mumbai and Thane.
Mumbai news update: Five roads in Dadar to be shut today for Dahi Handi celebrations
August 19, 2022 10:06 am
Dadar Dahi Handi celebrations today: The vehicular movement shall be restricted from 7 am to 11 pm on account of the Janmashtami celebrations.
Dahi Handi: Number of injured Govindas rises to 243
September 05, 2018 2:02 am
“Those admitted suffered abrasions and some fractures. All of them are stable,” said Dr Rajesh Sukhadev, medical superintendent at Dr RN Cooper hospital.
Janmashtami celebrations: No restriction on height of pyramids, over 1,000 take part in Dahi Handi
September 04, 2018 5:52 am
Sandip Dhavale from Jai Jawan Govinda Pathak that earned Rs 11 lakh for forming eight-layered pyramid said: “There were more competing pathaks this time. We are happy with the prize money. We have worked hard for it.”
BMC forms panel to probe 15-year-old’s death, MLA alleges biased inquiry
August 30, 2017 5:16 am
The deceased, was admitted to Cooper hospital on August 12 after he allegedly fell from a human pyramid during a practice session. He was scheduled to undergo surgery on August 16. While he was admitted in the operation theatre, parents allege the doctor in-charge of conducting the operation could not be located.
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