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Sikkim bans firecrackers and single-use plastic ahead of Diwali, urges eco
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
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.
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My wife, children sustained burn injuries": Resident after massive fire br
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Vinod, a resident of Brahmaputra apartments, says, "My dog was stuck inside. My daughter is about to be married in a matter of months, and all the jewellery, gold, and clothes we had bought are also inside. My wife and one of my children also suffered burns. They are in the hospital. We h
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Uttar Pradesh: Banke Bihari's treasury to be opened after 54 years on Dhan
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Banke Bihari's treasury to be opened after 54 years on Dhanteras festival in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Only the High-Powered Committee, allowed by the Court under police security, said a police official. While speaking with ANI, Mathura Circle Officer, Sandeep Singh said, "The reopening of
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Massive fire breaks out at Brahmaputra Apartments in Delhi
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A massive fire broke out at Brahmaputra Apartments in New Delhi. Six vehicles have been dispatched to the spot.
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Passengers were rescued: Official after fire broke out on Amritsar-Saharsa
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Train services were affected after a fire broke out in a coach of the Amritsar-Saharsa express in Punjab on Saturday morning, officials said. On being alerted, the affected coaches were separated, and passengers were rescued.
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Express my gratitude to Court: BJP's Mohan Singh Bisht on SC decision on g
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday relaxed the firecracker restrictions in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) ahead of Diwali, allowing the sale and bursting of green firecrackers from October 18 to October 21.
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Delhi wakes up to 'Poor' air quality; Pulmonologist warns of rising health
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Raising concern regarding higher levels of AQI, Pulmonologist Dr. Sharad Joshi from Ghaziabad said, "Air Quality Index (AQI) has risen significantly, leading to higher levels of particulate pollutants from sources like crop burning, vehicular exhaust, and fireworks. This exacerbates respi
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Fire breaks out on Amritsar-Saharsa express coach in Punjab's Sirhind
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A fire broke out in a coach of the Amritsar-Saharsa express in Punjab on Saturday morning, said the Ministry of Railways.
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"We'll light lamps, not fireworks -- I love dogs": Govinda's wife Sunita A
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking about her simple celebration, Sunita said that the family will "light lamps at home" and offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi. She added that she avoids bursting crackers because of her love for dogs.
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Criminal carrying Rs 1 lakh reward killed in encounter in UP's Shamli
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Superintendent of Police (SP) Shamli Narendra Pratap Singh said that the police spotted two miscreants on a bike last night and made attempts to stop them, after which they fired upon the personnel. He informed that a police team caught the miscreants later, in which criminal Nafees was k
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AAP spreading confusion over pollution to reverse SC firecracker ruling: B
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva has termed the attempt by Aam Aadmi Party leader Gopal Rai to mislead people regarding Delhi's pollution through a press conference as unfortunate, stating that this has been their strategy for the past 10 years.
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MP: Firecracker market all set for Diwali fest in Bhopal; focus on safety,
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Firecracker shop owners in Bhopal's biggest market, Bairagarh have fully prepared them for the festive season by observing complete precaution and safety measures. The Fire Control team also inspected the market on Friday and gave necessary instructions to them.
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