Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 18 (ANI/NewsVoir): Each year prior to the festivities, people all across the country observe the ritual of cleaning up and decluttering their homes for Diwali, after which they also decorate their homes.
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 17 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Rita Bahuguna Joshi's eight-year-old granddaughter succumbed to injuries sustained during the bursting of firecrackers on the occasion of Diwali.
New Delhi [India], November 16 (ANI): Pollution levels were higher in Delhi this Diwali as compared to last year due to bursting of firecrackers and stubble burning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) report filed before the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
New Delhi [India], November 15 (ANI): Hospitals in Delhi have witnessed less number of burn cases due to fire-crackers than compared to previous years, doctors said on Monday.
Assisi [Italy], November 15 (ANI): While staying away from home to focus on sharpening their skills during a 52-day exposure trip, Indian men and women boxing team celebrated Diwali alongside coaches and support staff in Assisi, Italy.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 15 (ANI): Mumbai's Air Quality Index a day after Diwali on Sunday was 148, according to data provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), which was much lower than Delhi which recorded an AQI of 435 which was in the severe category. The re
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 15 (ANI): Only 15 calls due to firecrackers were received by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) on the occasion of Diwali on November 14 as compared to the yearly average of around 150 to 200, District Fire Officer (DFO) said on Sunday.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 15 (ANI): The ongoing festive season has been unable to bring a cheer back to markets reeling under the brunt of COVID-19. Local vendors and traders in Bengaluru said that they have witnessed fewer sales due to the pandemic this Diwali.
New Delhi [India], November 15 (ANI): The situation of air pollution in Delhi-NCR is likely to improve from today, as strong winds observed in the afternoon increased chances of rainfall in the evening and it will hopefully give some respite to the burning air, said Dr Vijay Kumar Soni, Head
Durg/Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], November 15 (ANI): As part of Govardhan Puja, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday underwent traditional flagellation to invoke "good luck for everyone" at Jajangiri village in Durg district.
Islamabad [Pakistan], November 15 (ANI): Amid growing human rights concerns in the country, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's greetings to the Hindu citizens on the occasion of Diwali on Saturday has evoked several sarcastic comments on social media, reported Sputnik.
Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 15 (ANI): Just a day after Diwali, the Kanda Shasti festival is being celebrated at Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram, on Sunday.