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Telangana HC bans sale of crackers in state on Diwali
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], November 12 (ANI): In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Telangana High Court on Thursday issued an order to ban firecrackers in the state on Diwali.
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Delhi: Chhath Puja Committee meets Gopal Rai to reconsider ban on 'communi
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI): A delegation of the Chhath Puja Sangharsh Samiti on Thursday met Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai after the AAP government decided to ban community Chhath festivities at the ghats this year to contain the spread of COVID-19.
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Delhi govt bans Chhath Puja celebrations at ghats to contain COVID-19 spre
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI): The Delhi government has decided to ban community Chhath Puja celebrations near the ghats to contain the spread of COVID-19, said Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Thursday.
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Sales of traditional earthen lamps (diyas) down despite banning crackers i
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Shivamogga (Karnataka) [India], November 11 (ANI): The sales of traditional earthen lamps (diyas) were down in Shivamogga District of Karnataka, despite the cracker ban imposed by the state government.
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Nothing more important than preservation of life: SC dismisses plea agains
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 11 (ANI): Supporting the ban on firecrackers in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court on Wednesday dismisses a plea against the ban of firecrackers in West Bengal during the ongoing festive season including Diwali.
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Stern action to be taken against anyone found bursting, selling firecracke
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 11 (ANI): With strict laws in place, stern action will be taken against anyone found bursting or selling crackers in the national capital, said Delhi Police Commissioner, SN Shrivastava on Wednesday.
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Punjab allows green crackers for 2 hours on Diwali, Gurpurab
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], November 10 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday announced a two-hour window for use of green firecrackers on Diwali and Gurpurab, with a curb for Christmas too across the state, except in Mandi Gobindgarh, where a total ban has been im
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Several Pakistani airlines may face ban in 188 countries over pilot licens
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], November 10 (ANI): Several airlines operating in Pakistan may face a ban in 188 countries for failing to meet the international standards of pilot licencing recommended by an UN specialised agency, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Express Tribune re
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Delhi environmentalist welcomes NGT's 'total ban' on firecrackers
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): An environmentalist and founder of an activist group, Swechha, Vimlendu Jha welcomed the 'total ban' on the sale or bursting of firecrackers by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) across the National Capital Region (NCR) till the end of November.
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Centre's timely intervention could have reduced pollution surge in Delhi:
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): As air quality continues to deteriorate in the national capital, Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday said that Delhi was paying the price of Centre's negligence as timely intervention by the government on the issue of stubble burning in the fields
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K-pop band BTS wins big at MTV European Music Awards
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 9 (ANI): Korean pop band BTS once again emerged out victorious at this year's MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) as they won the prizes for best song and best group.
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Violation of firecracker ban will be penalized under Air Act: Delhi Enviro
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 9 (ANI): Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said that if anyone violates the ban on firecrackers during Diwali, then the violator shall be penalized under the Air Act.
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