Delhi: CM Kejriwal announces 15-point Winter Action Plan to check air pollutionDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced a 15-point Winter Action Plan to curb air pollution in the national capital. The c...
30 Sep, 2022, 01.39 PM IST
Diwali: Delhi gasps for air as cracker ban goes up in smokeThe situation was aggravated further as the festivities were coincided with seasonal farm fires, fumes from which invade the city around wi...
04 Nov, 2021, 08.38 PM IST
Delhi's Diwali day starts with 'very poor' air quality, likely to turn worseWhile SAFAR said the air quality may become 'severe' on November 5 and 6 if firecrackers are burnt, an official from the India Meteorologic...
04 Nov, 2021, 09.53 AM IST
SDMs to launch anti-cracker campaign in Delhi to combat air pollution: Environment Minister"We have directed all SDMs to launch an anti-cracker campaign in the city. Along with police, they will also be able to take action against...
22 Oct, 2021, 04.26 PM IST
Tanishq pulls down yet another ad following social media uproarThe commercial, released as part of the brand’s Ekatvam collection for the festive season, features actors Neena Gupta, Sayani Gupta, Alaya...
09 Nov, 2020, 11.10 PM IST
Avoid bursting firecrackers as much as possible this Diwali, Delhi minister appeals to peopleThe minister launched an "anti-cracker" campaign and inspected various places to ensure that only "green" firecrackers are manufactured and...
03 Nov, 2020, 03.37 PM IST
Ensure only green crackers are manufactured, sold: Delhi minister Gopal Rai to DMs"Only licensed traders can sell firecrackers compliant with PESO prescribed standards. No e-commerce websites can accept any online orders,...
30 Oct, 2020, 04.00 PM IST
Anti-firecracker campaign to be launched in Delhi from Nov 3: Environment Minister Gopal RaiGopal Rai said only 'green' firecrackers can be manufactured, sold, and used in Delhi this Diwali as per a Supreme Court order issued in 20...
28 Oct, 2020, 09.37 PM IST
Students become 'Ambassadors' of anti-stubble burning campaign in PunjabLakhs of children studying in schools situated in rural areas participated in the anti-stubble burning rallies organized in the respective ...
18 Oct, 2019, 10.07 PM IST
Sigh of relief, a moment of joy and celebrationAs judge OP Saini acquitted all the accused, former telecom minister A Raja was seen hugging his lawyer while DMK’s Kanimozhi was jubilant.
22 Dec, 2017, 12.48 AM IST
Dragging Pakistan an 'impious' bid to win Gujarat polls: Shiv SenaA prime minister is supposed to take action and not level allegations, the ally opined and took a swipe at Modi saying Gujarat has become e...
12 Dec, 2017, 01.03 PM IST
Buy books, not crackers, for kids: SiddaramaiahKarnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah has asked people to use the money spent on crackers during Diwali to buy books for their children.
06 Nov, 2015, 01.24 PM IST
No report from US embassy about Delhi's air pollution: GovernmentRijiju was answering a question on whether US embassy's pollution monitor here showed very unhealthy pollution levels in the national capit...
11 Dec, 2014, 04.14 PM IST
'Anti-crackers campaign at schools leads to 25% dip in sales'Anti-crackers campaign launched by school authorities across metros and other large cities has led to a fall of 20 to 25 per cent in its sa...
31 Oct, 2013, 05.30 PM IST
BJP workers in Bihar celebrate Narendra Modi's anointment as election campaign committee chairmanAnticipating Modi's elevation, a large number of BJP leaders and workers gathered at the state unit office and broke into celebrations.
09 Jun, 2013, 05.05 PM IST
Competition Commission of India readying TV ad campaign against cartelisationThe campaign will exhort consumers to reject collusion between manufacturers or service providers for profit maximisation.
26 Sep, 2012, 10.57 AM IST
Diwali buyers sour as prices soarRise in prices of essential items seems to have dampened the spirit this Diwali for consumers.
17 Oct, 2009, 01.06 AM IST