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"Don't care for whole year, then blame firecrackers": BJP's RP Singh targe
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Bharatiya Janata Party leader R P Singh on Friday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party government for 'blaming' firecrackers for New Delhi's rising air pollution post-Diwali celebrations.
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Delhi Environment Minister praises residents for controlling pollution by
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Delhi's air quality, recently classified as "Very Poor," showed signs of improvement this Diwali, with Environment Minister Gopal Rai attributing the positive change to the responsible actions of residents who chose to light diyas instead of bursting firecrackers.
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Haridwar: Sky covered in haze due to firecrackers pollution post-Diwali ce
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The sky is covered with smoky haze during the Diwali celebration on Friday morning in Haridwar. Due to firecrackers bursting on Diwali night, the city was enveloped with thick smoke and saw a drastic difference in air visibility.
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Tamil Nadu: Massive fire breaks out at Kamaraj Nagar area in North Chennai
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
A massive fire broke out at Kamaraj Nagar area of Ennore, North Chennai due to firecrackers on Thursday.
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Hospitals in Bhubaneswar prepared for burn injury cases, eye specialists p
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Hospitals in Bhubaneswar remained on alert on Diwali to attend to any case of burn injuries due to firecrackers. Eye specialists were specifically instructed to remain present in the hospitals.
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Jharkhand: Fire breaks out in multiple firecracker shops in Bokaro
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Fire broke out in multiple firecracker shops in the Bokaro district of Jharkhand.
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Animal org celebrates "Kukur-tihar" festival to honour dogs
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a heartwarming show of love to animals, Animal helpline organisation celebrated "Kukur Tihar" or Kukur Puja at a street dog rescue centre in Siliguri, West Bengal.
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Dhiren Shastri lashes out at those raising objection over firecracker use
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Amid Diwali festivities, many are concerned over the rising pollution and its aggravation due to bursting of firecrackers. Many have also opined that the oil used in diyas (oil lamps) should be distributed among the poor. Pandit Dhiren Krishna Shastri on Wednesday lashed out at those raising
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Air Pollution: Former Delhi CM Kejriwal asks to light 'diyas', not burst c
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday asked Delhi residents to refrain from busting firecrackers and light diyas in Diwali, noting that Diwali is a festival of lights and not firecrackers.
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"Conspiracy against Sanatan": BJP's Dinesh Sharma slams Delhi govt firecra
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Terming the ban as a "conspiracy against Sanatan Dharma," Sharma said that the bans by the Delhi government only come into effect on Hindu festivals such as Holi and Diwali.
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Kerala: Three including Veerarkavu temple chief arrested in Kasaragod fire
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The incident occurred during the Kaliyattam festival at the Anjootambalam Veerarkavu Temple in the early hours of Tuesday.
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Delhi Pollution: 79 cases filed, 19,005 kg firecrackers seized ahead of Di
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
According to the Environment Minister's Office, "79 cases related to the sale and storage of firecrackers have been registered and approximately 19,005 kg of firecrackers have been seized so far."
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