{
  "id": 10468555,
  "title": "Bhiwandi Collects 4.4 Tonnes Of Ganesh Visarjan Nirmalya, To Be Converted Into Compost",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/bhiwandi-collects-4-4-tonnes-of-ganesh-visarjan-nirmalya-to-be",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T14:11:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/bhiwandi-collects-44-tonnes-of-ganesh-visarjan-nirmalya-to-be-converted-into-compost"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bhiwandi, September 28, 2026 - In an eco-conscious effort during Ganesh Visarjan celebrations, organizers in Bhiwandi collected 4,400 kg of nirmalya from major immersion sites. This biodegradable religious waste will be converted into compost, aiming to lessen the waste produced during the festival. The collection occurred at three significant immersion locations in the city: Varala Lake, Bhadwad Lake, and the Tilak Visarjan Ghat at Nadi Naka. Total collection amounted to 4,400 kg. The processed compost will be used to enrich soil and support sustainable waste management. BNMC Commissioner Anmol Sagar commended the citizens for their role in keeping immersion sites clean and promoting responsible waste disposal.",
  "summary": "Bhiwandi, September 28, 2026: As part of an eco-friendly initiative during Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi, members of the Maharashtra Bhushan Dr Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan collected 4,400 kg of nirmalya from major immersion sites across Bhiwandi. The collected floral and other biodegradable religious offerings will now be processed into compost manure, helping reduce waste…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}