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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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Everyone's duty to manage pollution, says Supreme Court on its order on fi
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
One of the advocates urged the court to issue directions to comply with earlier orders. The lawyer told the court that the court's earlier order was applicable to Delhi NCR. The lawyer sought pan India ban on firecrackers.
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WB police seizes 250 kg of firecrackers in Kolkata
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The police said that a three-wheeler was intercepted while a vehicle was checking at Hiland Park on the EM Bypass in Kolkata, resulting in the seizure of eight boxes containing 250 kg of banned firecrackers.
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Odisha: ECoR advises train passengers against carrying crackers, inflammab
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In a statement released by the EcoR, carrying inflammable and explosive objects like firecrackers, gas cylinders, acid, petrol, kerosene, etc, in passenger trains during a train journey is a punishable offence under the Railways Act, 1989, and the offender may get imprisonment for up to thre
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Amitabh Bachchan praises Jay Shah’s decision to ban firecrackers in Stadiu
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Superstar Amitabh Bachchan praised BCCI Secretary Jay Shah's decision of not using firecrackers in Stadiums during ICC World Cup 2023 matches.
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MP CM Chouhan directs administration to ensure proper treatment of those i
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The illegal firecrackers manufacturing unit was situated in a residential area near Purana Pool locality in the city and the explosion occurred on Tuesday in which three persons were killed and 10 others sustained injuries.
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3 killed, 10 injured after explosion at illegal firecracker manufacturing
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The illegal firecrackers manufacturing unit was situated in the residential area near Purana Pool locality in the city. On getting the information about the incident, the police rushed to the spot and began the rescue operation.
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Chhattisgarh govt allows bursting of firecrackers for two hours, issues gu
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Firecrackers are burst with great pomp and show during the festival of Diwali, but in view of the increasing pollution in the environment, the Housing and Transport Department in Chhattisgarh has issued guidelines regarding the burning of firecrackers.
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