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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges everyone to use eco-friendly green firecra
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah extended his wishes to the citizens on the occasion of Diwali and urged everyone to use eco-friendly green firecrackers only on Sunday.
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"Don't burst crackers, light diyas": Delhi Environment Minister urges peop
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"I appeal to people in Delhi and nearby areas of Delhi. Diwali is a festival of diyas. Celebrate Diwali in a grand manner by lighting diyas but don't burst crackers and make it difficult for people to breathe because the festival is to spread happiness," Rai told ANI.
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J-K: CRPF 76th Battalion celebrates Diwali away from their homes in Jammu
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The officers and jawans of the 76 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) celebrated the festival of Diwali by lighting candles and bursting some minor firecrackers away from their homes in Jammu.
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Delhi Police conducts patrolling in Chandni Chowk on Diwali eve
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Officials of Delhi Police conducted patrolling in the Chandni Chowk market here in the national capital on Saturday, a day ahead of Diwali.
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Rainfall reduced air pollution by 50 per cent: Delhi Environment Minister
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Bringing a huge sigh of relief for residents in the national capital, who have been breathing toxic air over the last few weeks, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Saturday said the rainfall a day ago dispersed pollutants and reduced the extent of pollution in the city by half -- 50
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Delhi: Man killed in explosion while making firecrackers at home
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
A 21-year-old man died in an explosion that took place while he was trying to make firecrackers at home here in Delhi's Welcome area, police said on Sunday.
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3500 kg of firecrackers seized by Delhi police ahead of Diwali
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Delhi police is taking stringent steps to ensure that the ban on bursting firecrackers is implemented strictly ahead of Diwali and 3500 kg of firecrackers have been seized from North Delhi.
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"Firecrackers are a strict no in my house": Tanuj Virwani shares his speci
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Tanuj said, "Well, I am truly happy and privileged to be able to spend time with my family on this auspicious occasion of Diwali. This is the festival of lights and this is that time when you need to be around your near and dear ones. I have organised a special get-together in the house, whi
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Delhi Govt announces 'Diya Jalao, Patakhe nahi' campaign after AQI drops i
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Delhi government on Friday announced the 'Diya Jalao, Patakhe nahi' campaign in the city amid concerns of pollution rising again after the Diwali festival.
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Revellers throng Champahati cracker market as West Bengal decks for Diwali
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
A day before the state lights up for Kali Puja and Diwali, revellers thronged Chanpahati, which is home to the state's largest firecracker market in the South 24 Parganas district, to bring home crackers for the festivities.
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Kolkudpatti: Tamil Nadu village prefers crackerless Diwali to protect migr
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
For decades, the villagers have chosen not to celebrate Diwali with firecrackers, in consideration of the migratory birds that visit their region. Their unique tradition sets a remarkable example for others to follow.
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Diwali: Ludhiana imposes time restrictions on bursting firecrackers
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to the orders issued by Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner Surabhi Malik, firecrackers can be lit from 8 to 10 pm on Diwali and from 11:55 pm to 12:30 am on Christmas.
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