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Roads filled with garbage post Diwali revelry
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 20 (ANI): A day after the revelry of Diwali, roads of major cities of India of the country were seen littered with remains of crackers, including the national capital where the sale of crackers has been banned by the Supreme Court.
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Delhi's air quality this Diwali is better, says CPCB
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Friday reported that the pollution levels in Delhi are lower compared to the air quality recorded during Diwali in 2016.
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Air quality in Delhi reaches hazardous level
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): Air quality in the national capital remained on the negative side on the occasion of Diwali, on Thursday.
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Stay healthy this festive season
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 18 (ANI): The last three to four months of the year are replete with festivals in India. Festivals such as Dussehra and Diwali are known for joyous celebrations, often with choice delicacies.
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Firecracker ban: Tripura Guv asks to prohibit Azaan broadcast
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Agartala (Tripura) [India], Oct 17 (ANI): Expressing discontent over firecrackers ban in Diwali in the national capital, Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy on Tuesday questioned as to why there is no ban on the use of loudspeakers to broadcast Azaan to check noise pollution.
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Delhi Police seizes 1182 kilograms of firecrackers ahead of Diwali
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 17 (ANI): In the wake of blanket ban on sale of firecrackers in the Delhi-NCR, the Delhi Police has seized 1182 kilograms of firecrackers.
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BJP leader distributes crackers despite SC ban
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Tajindar Bagga on Tuesday distributed crackers to children in Hari Nagar, days after the Supreme Court ordered a ban on the sale of crackers in the national capital, with the view to reduce pollution during
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Diesel generators banned in Delhi as air quality enters 'Red Zone'
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct. 17 (ANI): The Environment Pollution Prevention and Control Authority on Tuesday stated that diesel generators have been banned in Delhi, barring those used in metros and hospitals.
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Environment Min. asks scientists to create zero-pollution crackers
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): Environment Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has told Indian scientists to create zero-pollution crackers, so that people are able to enjoy Diwali without the harmful impact of crackers on the environment.
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Dutch PM cycles to King's palace to inform on new govt. formation
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Amsterdam [Netherlands], Oct 14 (ANI):Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte went on a bicycle to meet the King to inform him about the formation of a new government in the wake of drastic levels of air pollution that is affecting the health of the people.
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Shraddha Kapoor takes stand for animals this Diwali
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 13 (ANI): Bollywood star Shraddha Kapoor, well known for her love for animals, has urged everyone to go up against crackers for their sake.
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Punjab farmers burn stubble to protest prohibition orders
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Sheikhupura (Punjab) [India], October 12 (ANI): Following the lead of farmers in Sangrur, farmers in Sheikhupura village of Gurdaspur district also burnt crop residue on Thursday to protest government's prohibitory orders on stubble burning.
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