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Cracker of a battle: Vijay wants Sivakasi to take on China and become a global fireworks powerhouse. Here's what it'll takeTamil Nadu's government aims to transform Sivakasi, India's firecracker hub, into a global competitor against China. The focus is now on in...- FIFA draws criticism as Infantino clocks up air miles at World CupFIFA President Gianni Infantino's extensive private jet travel for the 2026 World Cup is drawing sharp criticism from environmentalists. Hi...
- Targeting 30 pc EV sales by 2030, Bihar govt nod to policy amendmentsBihar is boosting electric vehicle adoption. The state government aims for 30 percent of new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030. Incentiv...
- Retailers, restaurants cite air pollution for weaker December quarter sales in North IndiaLarge retailers and restaurant chains report lower sales in North India. High air pollution levels kept shoppers indoors, impacting footfal...
- Delhi-NCR 'unliveable': Experts flag serious health risks amid toxic smogDelhi NCR faces severe air pollution making it unliveable. Experts warn of widespread health impacts affecting all ages. Doctors report a s...
- Cleanliness is, indeed, next to godlinessIn India, the vibrance of festivals clashes with environmental health. Water bodies, once teeming with life, are now struggling under the w...
- Four govt agencies manipulated Delhi's pollution data on Diwali night: AAP Saurabh BhardwajDelhi's air quality data manipulation allegations surface after Diwali. Aam Aadmi Party claims government agencies conspired to alter pollu...
- Blaming Diwali, Hindus and Sanatanis for Delhi's Pollution is a sin: Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh SirsaDelhi’s Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa is pushing back against the Aam Aadmi Party's allegations linking Diwali celebrations an...
- SC says year-round ban on firecrackers needed: Will it be a short-term fix or a step towards cleaner air?Delhi is pushing for a permanent ban on firecrackers in its bid to combat severe air and noise pollution, particularly during the winter mo...
- Delhi to organise free laser shows on 10 locations this Diwali: Check venues, timings, other detailsDelhi government will organize laser shows at 10 locations on Diwali evening to promote a cracker-free celebration. High-quality laser equi...
- What makes Delhi's air toxic during Diwali festive season? It's not about firecrackers onlyMeteorological conditions, it turns out, have played a pivotal role in determining the air quality during the festival season and the winte...
- NCR construction ban over air quality harsh: RealtorsOn Friday, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) banned non-essential construction and demolition work in the region in view of ...
- Toxic air chokes high street sales in DelhiLeading mall operators said they have not yet seen an impact on footfalls and that they have installed air purifiers and frequently change ...
- Diwali 2022: All you need to know about green crackersOver the past few years, green crackers have risen to the fore as an eco-friendly option for a country that is obsessed with fireworks duri...
- Delhi’s air quality likely to worsen over next 2 daysAir quality is predicted to remain at the higher end of “very poor” levels if there are no additional emissions due to fireworks during Diw...
- Hindus have right to celebrate festivals and Assam govt has no plan to restrict: Himanta Biswa SarmaHimanta tweeted, “Like any other religion, Hindus have the right to celebrate festivals. With improvement in #COVID19 situation in Assam,we...
- Air pollution: Firecracker ban puts lid on toxic brew, a step in right directionThe ban is an intervention that makes much more sense than steps such as the temporary ban on diesel vehicles, the odd-even scheme, environ...
- Supreme Court verdict tomorrow on plea to restore ban on firecracker saleThe top court, through its November 11 order last year, had suspended all licences which "permit sale of fireworks, wholesale and retail wi...
- Construction ban may delay Metro phase-IIIDayal said Metro was taking several measures at construction sites to adhere to the Delhi government's order, including suspending excavati...
- Non-polluting firecracker devised in ChinaIt is more beautiful than normal firecrackers. If customers need, the firecracker can emit water mist and even fragrance, Wang said.
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