'Bigg Boss 9' fame Priya Malik narrowly escapes major fire tragedy on DiwaliBigg Boss 9 fame Priya Malik had a close call with a fire accident on Diwali. Her clothes and hair caught fire while she was posing for pic...
22 Oct, 2025, 09.43 AM IST
Delhi records worst post-Diwali air quality in 4 years; govt blames stubble burning in PunjabFollowing the Diwali festivities, Delhi experienced its most severe air quality drop in four years, recording shockingly high PM2.5 levels....
21 Oct, 2025, 09.21 PM IST
Diwali 2025: Here are safety tips to handle cuts, burns and firecracker injuriesAs Diwali approaches, authorities warn of common injuries like firecracker mishaps, burns from diyas and fireworks, and minor cuts. A guide...
18 Oct, 2025, 12.48 PM IST
Toxic smog lingers over Delhi, keeping AQI in ‘Very Poor’ rangeDelhi Air Quality: Following Diwali, Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" range, with a daily AQI reading of 362 on Friday morni...
02 Nov, 2024, 07.46 AM IST
Delhi records over 300 fire-related incidents on DiwaliThe Delhi Fire Service received over 300 fire-related calls during Diwali, with no major incidents or life-threatening cases reported. Incr...
01 Nov, 2024, 09.29 AM IST
Stay safe this Diwali: Dos and Don’ts to follow while bursting crackersDuring Diwali, prioritize safety by supervising children with firecrackers to prevent eye injuries. Avoid using contact lenses, wear safety...
31 Oct, 2024, 02.06 PM IST
Delhi pollution: Aliens from another world must think Delhiites to be on a suicide missionThe health risks of polluted air are personal to a vast majority of the Capital's residents. Yet, few want to take responsibility and even ...
15 Nov, 2023, 11.18 PM IST
Chandigarh's PGIMER sees 28 cases of eye injuries on Diwali, 50 cases reported in Hyderabad hospitalThe Advanced Eye Centre of the institute saw 28 such patients -- 25 males and three females, the PGIMER said in a statement on Tuesday. "Ou...
25 Oct, 2022, 08.19 PM IST
Do you like busting crackers? Here are some do's & don'ts you should follow this DiwaliA majority of firework-related eye injuries can leave a person permanently blind because of persistent visual loss. Continuous smoke from c...
21 Oct, 2022, 12.25 AM IST
IIT professor Dinesh Mohan succumbs to COVID-19"He was under treatment at St Stephen's Hospital after he tested positive for COVID-19. He passed away this morning due to a cardiac arrest...
21 May, 2021, 01.05 PM IST
17-year-old gang-raped, burned alive in TripuraThe girl had suffered 90% burn injuries after being set on fire, allegedly by her boyfriend and his mother, at Shantirbazar, South Tripura,...
08 Dec, 2019, 09.13 AM IST
Wear masks, stay hydrated, avoid early morning walks: Steps to follow as air quality deterioratesExperts suggest keeping the home clean, opting for wet mops over vacuum, and avoiding burning candles or incense.
31 Oct, 2019, 06.18 PM IST
Over 300 fire-related incidents reported in Delhi on DiwaliThe Delhi fire department received 243 calls till 12 PM while another 107 calls were attended to between midnight and morning, an official ...
31 Oct, 2016, 01.44 PM IST
133 fire-related incidents reported in Delhi on DiwaliThe time period from 8 pm to 10 pm is the time when the department receives maximum fire calls as people celebrate the festival by lighting...
30 Oct, 2016, 11.19 PM IST
Gurgaon: Noisy crackers, foul air lead to sharp spike in bird injuriesA two-month-old laughing dove, perched on a tree in Sector 5, dropped to the ground after the sound of a high-decibel firecracker reverbera...
13 Nov, 2015, 03.12 AM IST
Health minister Harsh Vardhan advocates for a silent Diwali in CapitalHarsh Vardhan said that Delhi's administration could no longer afford noise pollution under the excuse of respecting cultural sentiments.
17 Oct, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Cloth godown up in flames, 40 fire incidents in Rajasthan on DiwaliAs the city celebrated Diwali, fire tenders were busy attending to as many as 40 fire incidents reported last night, which were controlled ...
04 Nov, 2013, 03.25 PM IST