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Delhi witnesses AQI spike ahead of Diwali; GRAP II kicks inAccording to the air quality forecast provided by IMD/IITM, Delhi's overall air quality is likely to stay in the 'Very Poor' category in th...
Diwali firecracker curbs: SC sets two time periods for fireworks, bans bursting near hospitalsThe Supreme Court has permitted the use of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali on specific dates. Firecrackers must not be used near...
Diwali 2026 Date: When Is Diwali? Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, Dhanteras, Govardhan Puja And Bhai Dooj - Check Complete 5-Day Festival CalendarDiwali 2026 will be celebrated on November 8, marking the main day of the five-day Festival of Lights. Discover the Lakshmi Puja muhurat, c...
BMC takes down actor Dia Mirza's pollution-free Diwali video after BJP leader's objectionThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation removed a video featuring Dia Mirza promoting an eco-friendly Diwali. This decision followed objecti...
Kali Puja (November 08, 2026) in West Bengal: Nishita Puja Muhurat, Bhoot Chaturdashi, Bhai Phonta Rituals, Significance and How Bengal CelebratesKali Puja 2026 will be celebrated in West Bengal on Sunday, November 8, coinciding with Diwali. Dedicated to Goddess Kali, the festival fea...
Not inclined to completely ban firecrackers, says SC; stresses implementation of ordersThe Supreme Court expressed reluctance in imposing a complete ban on firecrackers during a recent hearing. The bench indicated that effecti...
Bengal warns of strict action for firecracker norms violations, urges people to exercise restraintThe West Bengal government is initiating strict measures against firecracker violations during Kali Puja and Diwali. Authorities emphasize ...
For Delhi's air, nip pollutants in the budDelhi government's new initiative involves private sector and startups to deploy pollution-reducing technologies in high-pollution areas. P...
Bombay HC says ban on firecrackers on roads applicable throughout yearAhead of Diwali, the Bombay High Court has extended its firecracker ban to public roads year-round. The court emphasized the harmful effect...
Supreme Court rules out blanket ban on fireworks in Delhi; bats for time-bound useThe Supreme Court has said that it would permit the controlled use of firecrackers for Diwali celebrations this year. The court proposed sp...
Air today, widen plan for tomorrowDelhi’s early pollution-control measures ahead of winter, including higher parking charges, staggered office timings, 50% work-from-home an...
Delhi winter pollution could be worse this year: 47 farm fires already recorded, Super El Nino, late Diwali and delayed harvesting likely to complicate thingsDelhi’s winter air pollution could face added pressure this year as stubble-burning season begins, with 47 farm fires already recorded acro...
Consider relaxing firecracker noise limit curbs before Diwali: SC to CPCBThe Supreme Court asked the CPCB to explore partial relaxation of firecracker rules. This request came during a hearing on Delhi's pollutio...
Pollution spikes in 9 of 11 state capitals this year post-Diwali, highest in DelhiAs per India's National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) tracker nine out of eleven state capitals experienced higher pollution levels in the fir...
Delhi air quality back in 'severe' category two days after DiwaliDelhi's air quality has returned to the'severe' category after a slight improvement for two consecutive days. The AQI readings were alarmin...
Uttar Pradesh: Air quality low, roads filled with garbage post-Diwali revelryThe day after Diwali, Lucknow experienced poor air quality with smog and haze covering parts of the city. The air quality in many areas, su...
If you don't have a solution, then resign as CM: BJP to Kejriwal on Delhi pollution"Before Diwali, the AQI was 330 and after Diwali this morning (Wednesday) it is 306. (This is) the benefits of bursting green crackers. So ...
Delhi's post-Diwali air quality best in five years: Gopal RaiThe air quality index (AQI) stood at 323 on Tuesday as compared to 462 last year, which means the "air pollution declined by over 30 per ce...
Air quality in Delhi 'severe' post DiwaliThough the Delhi government claimed the pollution level on the Diwali night was less than last year, experts said it was too early to draw ...
- More air pollution this Diwali: Maharashtra Pollution Control Board report
This Diwali, there has been a rise in the air pollution levels in the city as compared to last year, according to the reports of the Mahara...