The bill was proposed by the far-right Chega party, and received support from the centre-right PSD, Liberal Initiative and CDS-PP. Left-leaning lawmakers, including from the PS, Livre, PCP and Bloco de Esquerda parties voted against the initiative, as per EuroNews.
The Sikkim Pollution Control Board on Saturday issued an order prohibiting the manufacturing, sale, and bursting of all types of sound and light-emitting firecrackers in the state ahead of Diwali, which falls on October 20.
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 18: Every Diwali, Dainik Bhaskar's initiative 'Sarthak Deepawali' reminds us that in the festival of lights the glow that truly matters is the one that comes from kindness and shared happiness. Continuing this meaningful tradition, the group's 2025 campai
Greek police intervened and banned a memorial event for former Hamas terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar that was to be held last night in Syntagma Square in Athens in front of the Greek Parliament and the Monument to the Unknown Soldier.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday constituted the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal led by Gauhati High Court judge Nelson Sailo to examine whether there is sufficient cause to declare the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) [NSCN (K)], along with all its
Apollo Hospital's Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine, Dr S. Chatterjee, points out that although pollution is 30% less than that of traditional crackers, increased air pollution levels continue to pose health hazards, particularly for patients with respiratory diseases.
Punjab has imposed a two-day Section 144 ban on public gatherings after violent TLP protests. Over 2,700 arrests were made, party mosques sealed, and the government will recommend a federal ban on TLP, freeze its assets, and try leaders in Anti-Terrorism Courts, officials said.
Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje slammed the Karnatata Minister Priyank Kharge remarks over RSS and stated Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is a big tree and no one can damage it. While speaking with the ANI, Union Minister said, "Congress has been after the RSS ever since indep
With the Supreme Court allowing limited use of green crackers coinciding with Diwali, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has said that licensed firecracker manufacturers have to ensure that only green firecrackers are sold in Delhi-NCR.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that his government will examine Tamil Nadu's action on restricting Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activities.
"I congratulate every citizen of Delhi for choosing a good government. Our CM had said that Delhi will not celebrate Diwali without firecrackers this time. I welcome the decision given by the Supreme Court today. In previous years, bursting of firecrackers used to feel like a crime, as Ke