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DRI foils smuggling of Chinese firecrackers worth Rs 5.01 crore in 'Operat
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to an official release from the Ministry of Finance, these containers were found to contain 83,520 pieces of Chinese firecrackers, mis-declared as engineering goods. The contraband, valued at Rs 5.01 crore, was seized along with cover cargo of silicon sealant guns.
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People throng West Bengal's Champahati firecracker market ahead of Diwali,
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Located in the South 24 Parganas district, Champahati has been a traditional hub for firecracker production for many years. Around the festival of lights, it transforms into a bustling trading centre offering a wide range of locally made and imported firecrackers. Prices range from ₹10 to
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Delhi: Fire erupts at Brahmaputra MPs' flats caused by firecrackers; no ca
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
At approximately 1:15 PM, the fire reportedly originated from the ignition of firecrackers by children in the vicinity. The fire was noticed at 1:18 PM. Before the arrival of fire tenders, CPWD officials promptly cut off the power supply and the IGL gas connection to the building, ensurin
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Delhi Minister Sood praises SC's green firecracker ruling, blames previous
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Saturday hailed the Supreme Court's decision to allow the use of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, calling it a significant step towards enabling the majority community to celebrate their festivals freely.
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Himachal Pradesh fire services issues advisory ahead of Diwali
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In view of the Diwali Celebrations in the State, the Himachal Pradesh Fire Services has issued Do's and Don'ts for Fire Safety during Diwali. As per the advisory, People are advised to purchase Firecrackers from Licensed Vendors and to ensure that they purchase quality firecrackers that a
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Delhi BJP President criticises AAP over Sanatan festivals, welcomes SC dec
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Addressing the media, Sachdeva said Diwali is not just a festival but a significant cultural celebration linked to the legacy of Lord Ram. He asserted that the festival has historically brought joy and unity among people, but alleged that earlier governments in Delhi attempted to diminish
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Sikkim bans firecrackers and single-use plastic ahead of Diwali, urges eco
Updated : 5 months, 1 week 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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Express my gratitude to Court: BJP's Mohan Singh Bisht on SC decision on g
Updated : 5 months, 1 week 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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AAP spreading confusion over pollution to reverse SC firecracker ruling: B
Updated : 5 months, 1 week 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 : 5 months, 1 week 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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Diwali Delight: Firecrackers bearing names of Op Sindoor, Rinku Singh fly
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Ahead of the Diwali festival, the firecracker market in Aligarh has been set up, and people are gradually visible in the market to make purchases. At the firecracker market in Aligarh's Numai Ground, various types of firecrackers are available, but particularly this time, firecrackers bearin
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Avoid using green crackers, pollution levels are rising: Health expert
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Apollo Hospital's Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine, Dr S. Chatterjee, points out that although pollution is 30% less than that of traditional crackers, increased air pollution levels continue to pose health hazards, particularly for patients with respiratory diseases.
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