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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 ...- 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...
- Ban on firecrackers not a new debate, similar proposal was mooted way back in 1961Concerns over firecracker pollution in Delhi date back to 1961, when the Deputy Ganj Committee urged a ban citing “war-like noise” during f...
- July 4th fireworks: Modesto neighborhood keeping you up? Know your rights and how to file a complaintModesto residents are facing issues with early fireworks. The city is now enforcing strict rules. Certain fireworks are illegal in Californ...
- Fingers Crossed: Awaiting Diwali night and the air quality aftermathAs Diwali approaches, Delhi's air quality has already reached hazardous levels, despite the 2017 firecracker ban. Poor enforcement has resu...
- Hyderabad: City police bans use of DJ sound systems, firecracker for religious eventsHyderabad city police have banned DJ sound systems and fireworks during religious processions to control noise pollution. The decision foll...
- Negative effects of chronic noise: Unpleasant sounds in your surroundings can cause stress, takes years off your lifeChronic noise, such as that heard in neighbourhoods near highways, can lead to inflammation, high blood pressure, and plaque buildup in art...
- Air, water pollution disputes kept NGT busy in 2020 amid coronavirus pandemicThe National Green Tribunal, though working with handful of Judicial and Expert Members, that too via video conferencing, made its presence...
- No firecracker ban in MP but avoid Chinese made: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh ChouhanChouhan's statement came in the backdrop of some states moving to ban or strictly regulate use of firecrackers this Diwali in view of the C...
- Pollution board to abide by govt's COVID advisory, 90-db noise cap for Diwali in place: OfficialThe West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) said on Sunday that the existing noise cap of 90 decibel on crackers will be in place durin...
- J&K to develop state-wide strategy on noise pollution
- Supreme Court fixes 2-hour period for bursting firecrackers on Diwali, other festivalsA bench of Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan which had reserved its verdict earlier on August 28, said that bursting of crackers on Diwa...
- Pollution in Delhi: Why Diwali is just a part of the problemLast year, air quality was in the “severe“ category in the festive season, with an AQI of 443 on October 30 (Diwali day).
- Diwali safety tips: Go organic, stay away from crackersOne should choose handloom wear, organic food, earthen diyas with cotton wicks and handmade, reusable decorations.
- Environment minister Anil Madhav Dave wants to rope in kidsPitching for an awareness programme, the minister sought to make children ambassadors of such a drive. "Children are our future.
- Television, phone makers step up decibel levels to woo customersMakers of televisions, mobile phones and even refrigerators are increasing decibel counts to appeal to the noise-loving consumers.
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