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Politics behind ban on sale of firecrackers: Tripura Guv
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 11 (ANI): Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy on Wednesday said that there was politics involved behind the Supreme Court's ban on the sale of firecrackers in the national capital.
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Chhattisgarh Govt. bans use of firecrackers with high decibels on Diwali
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], October 11 (ANI): With an aim to reduce pollution levels around Diwali, the Chhattisgarh Government has imposed a ban on the use of firecrackers with high decibels during the festival.
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SC's decision to ban firecrackers is not religious bias: NCP
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 10 (ANI): The Nationlist Congress Party (NCP) on Tuesday said that the Supreme Court's decision to ban the sale of firecrackers should be appreciated as it ensured safety of the people and added that there was no religious bias involved.
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Petitioners breathe a sigh of relief after SC's ruling to ban sale of fire
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 9 (ANI): After the Supreme Court on Monday restored the ban on the sale of firecrackers till November 1, one of the petitioners and her lawyer expressed their happiness over the ruling.
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SC reserves order on review petition over lifting ban on firecrackers
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday reserved its order on the review petition over lifting the ban on firecrackers.
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Stubble-burning: A headache for government, helplessness for farmers
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Karnal (Haryana) [India], October 5 (ANI): Despite several warnings by the authorities, the farmers in Haryana's Karnal are still resorting to stubble-burning, which has led to pollution in the surrounding areas.
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Hyderabad water bodies pollute after Durga idol immersions
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India] Oct 03 (ANI): The Durga idol immersions are causing water pollution and spoiling the water bodies all over the city, said the officials on Tuesday.
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Durga idols immersion in Delhi adds up to polluted Yamuna
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 1 (ANI): After the conclusion of the 10-day celebrations of Durga Puja in New Delhi, the immersion of idols of goddess Durga started on Saturday in the national capital's only river body, Yamuna.
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Diabetes induced heart diseases see steady rise
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 29 (ANI): In order to spread awareness about multiple heart problems, September 29 is celebrated as World Heart Day worldwide every year.
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No-tillage alone not enough against water pollution
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 24 (ANI): A team of researchers has found that the adoption of no-till - a way of growing crops or pasture from year to year without disturbing the soil through tillage - may increase water pollution from nitrate via leaching.
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22 bars and restaurants sealed in Delhi's Hauz Khas Village
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): 22 bars and eateries in New Delhi's Hauz Khas areas have been sealed by the Delhi Government for violation of pollution-control laws.
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Air pollution may adversely affect your kidneys: Study
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 22 (ANI): You may want to live in a greener neighbourhood as a study has recently found that rise in air pollution levels may put your kidney at risk.
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