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Pollution spikes in 9 of 11 state capitals this year post-Diwali, highest
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The government's National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) tracker analysed PM 2.5 (fine particulate matter) data for 11 capital cities--Bangalore, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Mumbai and Patna--for the day before Diwali, the day of Diwali and the day after
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"You have police, why didn't you stop firecrackers": Gopal Rai questions B
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has accused Bharatiya Janata Party leaders of promoting the bursting of firecrackers on Diwali which led to an increase in pollution in the city.
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Delhi: Cosmetic shop owner arrested for selling firecrackers in West Vinod
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The police seized 49.9 Kg of firecrackers from the shop located at North East Delhi's West Vinod Nagar, on Sunday. The accused was identified as Rajnish Gupta, a resident of West Vinod Nagar
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Someone might have been oversmart: Cinema hall owner after Salman Khan fan
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"We do not know how after thorough checking 2-5 people were able to take firecrackers inside the hall. Checking was done in front of me. I checked the audience as well. I cannot blame any security guard of laxity. Someone might have been oversmart," Rakesh Pande, the theatre owner said.
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"Stop abusing Hindus for your faults": BJP Spox after AAP blames party for
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai accused the BJP-led governments in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana of allowing the burning of firecrackers on Diwali despite the ban.
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Tamil Nadu: 2,095 arrested for bursting firecrackers beyond time specified
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to the official release, a total of 2,206 cases were registered against 2,246 people in Tamil Nadu on November 12 and November 13. Chennai recorded the highest number of cases at 568.
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Delhi: 17 cases registered for violation of ban on firecrackers during Diw
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to the Delhi Police, 17 cases were registered under section 188 of the IPC in multiple police stations for flouting the ban on firecrackers in the North East District.
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Tamil Nadu: Diwali firecracker ban ignored; 147 cases registered in Madura
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to the order of the Supreme Court, on the pleas of the Government of Tamil Nadu, on the occasion of Deepavali, people were allowed to use firecrackers for 2 hours only, from 6 am to 7 am and from 7 pm to 8 pm.
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"Dangerous": Salman to fans bursting crackers inside theatres while watchi
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Superstar Salman Khan requested his fans and followers not to burn firecrackers in the theatres during the 'Tiger 3' screening and enjoy the film without putting lives at risk.
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Salman Khan fans burst firecrackers inside theatre during Tiger 3 screenin
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Malegaon Police has registered a case against unknown persons on Monday in connection with a purported viral video showing a group of viewers bursting firecrackers inside a theatre here during the screening of Salman Khan's new release Tiger 3.
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Firecracker explosion claims life of 4-yr-old in Tamil Nadu's Ranipet
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The incident took place on Sunday evening when the deceased was celebrating Diwali with her uncle, Vignesh, who was setting off the firecrackers.
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"Didn't the SC ban firecrackers": Congress questions violation of blanket
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Questioning the ban over the use of fireworks on Diwali, Congress MP Manish Tewari posted on X, "Last night in Lutyens Delhi firecrackers were bursting till 2 AM in the morning with sparklers, bombs, rockets and every other firecracker used on Deepawali on full and ferocious display. Did the
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