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"Those who use firecrackers are traitors to the country...": Maneka Gandhi
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
BJP leader Maneka Gandhi on Monday spoke strongly against use of fire-crackers in the wake of severe challenge of air pollution faced by Delhi and National Capital Region, saying there "is no such thing as green firecrackers" and that "those who use firecrackers the most are the same ones
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Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury slams Centre over Diwali pollution, quest
Updated : 7 months ago IST
While the court had permitted only green firecrackers, Chowdhury questioned the government's failure to ensure compliance, saying that the ongoing suffocation faced by citizens reflects a gap between orders and ground reality.
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Spike in firecracker injuries during Diwali: 30+ cases reported, says Chan
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Pandav emphasised that they are prepared for more such cases as Diwali celebrations are underway in some regions.
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"Hopeful people of Delhi will show patience, matter related to pollution":
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader RP Singh said on Monday that he is hopeful that the people of Delhi will also show some patience as it is a matter related to pollution as millions are celebrating the festivals of light across the nation.
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Odisha Police ensure fire safety on Diwali, deploy temporary fire stations
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Chief Fire Officer Bhubaneswar, Ramesh Chandra Majhi, said all the arrangements have been made to tackle any incident during the wee hours of the Diwali. Temporary fire stations have been set up across Bhubaneshwar, and 16 teams of police are patrolling the city to ensure public safety. Read More
VHP distributes sweets and green firecrackers to children in Delhi on Diwa
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Surendra Gupta, General secretary, VHP Delhi, said the initiative began at the Asdhoka Sewa Basti in East of Kailash and will be carried out at multiple locations across the national capital.
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UP Pollution Control Board urges public to celebrate Diwali in eco-friendl
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board Chairman, Ravindra Pratap Singh urged the public to celebrate Diwali in an eco-friendly manner in accordance with the standards set by the Supreme Court.
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Tamil Nadu: People flock to markets to purchase firecrackers in Sivakasi a
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Prabhakaran, a firecracker manufacturer and seller from Sivakasi, told ANI that the year began with slow production, but orders picked up substantially after June.
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Delhi Minister Sood praises SC's green firecracker ruling, blames previous
Updated : 7 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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Delhi BJP President criticises AAP over Sanatan festivals, welcomes SC dec
Updated : 7 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 : 7 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 : 7 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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