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In 2003 and 2006, California used 224,700 waste tires behind two freeway walls; the lighter fill reduced pressure on the structures by about 30%California has taken a progressive step by integrating millions of waste tires into its freeway construction. This innovative approach invo...07 Nov, 2026, 08.00 PM IST- Diwali Patakha from China: The world's fireworks capital is reinventing its centuries-old industryLiuyang in China's Hunan province is a significant hub for global fireworks production. The county supplies around 60% of the domestic fire...07 Nov, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
- Delhi govt urges citizens to burst only green crackers, stick to specific timings: Check permitted time, restricted areas and other key detailsDelhi pollution news: Delhi government has outlined restrictions on firecracker use for the upcoming Diwali festival. Green firecrackers wi...07 Nov, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- Waste to wealth: Centre earns over Rs 970 crore from disposal of scrapInspired by the vision and direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and under the guidance of Union Minister of State for Personnel Jiten...06 Nov, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
- Diwali 2026: You can't control outdoor air pollution, but 6 things you can do to improve indoor air quality during Diwali firecracker season without an air purifierDiwali festivities, while joyous, often contribute to heightened air pollution from firecrackers and outdoor emissions. To combat indoor ai...06 Nov, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
- Happy polluted Diwali! Get ready for severe air pollution as AQI monitoring agency sounds warning this yearDelhi AQI News: Get ready for severely polluted Delhi this year as the national capital is likely to face severe air pollution this year, w...06 Nov, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
- He took his Taiwanese friend to show her Mussoorie's beauty, but garbage-strewn Dalai Hills changed their plans; watch what happened nextAn Indian content creator and his Taiwanese friend have gone viral after cleaning up plastic bottles, food wrappers and other litter scatte...05 Nov, 2026, 01.43 AM IST
- Green crackers: Where can you buy them in Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad? How to identify if it is real or polluting cracker?Green crackers list: Green crackers are low-emission fireworks developed to reduce air and noise pollution compared with conventional firec...03 Nov, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- SC flags sale of firecrackers despite restrictions, asks Centre to ensure complianceThe Supreme Court of India has called for strict enforcement of firecracker restrictions in Delhi-NCR. This decision follows a report revea...03 Nov, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
- Delhi-NCR gets two days of green crackers as Supreme Court caps bursting at three hours a day and sets 300-metre no-cracker zonesThe Supreme Court has authorized the use of certified green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR on specific dates. Firecrackers can only be burst wit...03 Nov, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
- 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...02 Nov, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
- 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...02 Nov, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
- In 2004, San Jose used 1,000 tons of shredded waste tires beneath 2,000 feet of light-rail track; the unusual layer reportedly reduced vibration and saved over $1 millionThe use of shredded tires as a base for light rail tracks offers a cost-effective solution for reducing noise. Many transit authorities hav...30 Oct, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- In Burgundy, France, 17,000 tonnes of discarded foundry sand went beneath RN 80; two years later, tests found good road strength and no environmental impactIn Burgundy, France, engineers have made strides in sustainable construction by incorporating about 17,000 tons of foundry sand waste into ...30 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- In Burgos, Spain, engineers turned steelmaking waste into full-size pavement slabs; five years outdoors caused no major damage, and skid resistance stayed road-safeIn an innovative endeavor, engineers from Burgos, Spain, developed sustainable pavement utilizing waste from steel production, significantl...29 Oct, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- 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...29 Oct, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
- 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 ...29 Oct, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
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