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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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"Prioritise celebrating Diwali with lights to avoid noise and air polluti
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The BMC has advised Mumbai residents to refrain from bursting firecrackers after 10 PM and has urged people to reduce the number of firecrackers they use.
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Delhi Minister Gopal Rai launches 'Diya Jalao, Patake Nahi' campaign
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai launched the 'Diya Jalao, Patake Nahi' campaign on Monday and appealed to people to avoid firecrackers to keep pollution 'in-check'.
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Potters in Reasi preserve traditional craft, create eco-friendly lamps for
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Pottery is one of the oldest crafts in India, and for generations, people have been illuminating their homes with these traditional diyas (oil lamps) during Diwali. The diyas are made from clay and are shaped by pressing a thumb into a ball of clay.
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Illegal firecrackers seized from shops in two separate raids in UP's Ghazi
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
A large cache of illegal firecrackers was seized in two separate raids in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad ahead of Diwali.
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Shelly Oberoi directs MCD to seek appropriate action to make Delhi neat an
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi on Friday directed the Municipal Corporation Commissioner to pass an order under the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act 2007 seeking appropriate action to make Delhi neat and clean before the Diwali festival.
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Punjab government issues new regulations for firecracker sales and use dur
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Punjab Government has announced new regulations for the sale and use of firecrackers during the festive seasons of Diwali, Gurpurab, Christmas, and New Year's Eve.
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Delhi CM Atishi to chair high-level meeting on air pollution today
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi is going to chair a high-level meeting today regarding the pollution situation, at the Delhi Secretariat, Delhi CMO said.
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Delhi bans firecrackers until January 1 amid efforts to curb pollution lev
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday announced a ban on the production, storage, distribution, and use of firecrackers in the city until January 1. He appealed to everyone to help control pollution sources.
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Delhi: Over 1,300 kg illegal firecrackers seized, 3 nabbed in police opera
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The crime branch of Delhi police busted the supply chain of illegal firecrackers trade in different areas of Delhi and seized 1,323 kg of banned crackers from two godowns.
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