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'Firecrackers light up the sky but darken the lungs’: Doctors warn as SC allows 'green' crackers this DiwaliMedical experts urge caution as Delhi's pollution levels rise ahead of Diwali, despite the Supreme Court's allowance for limited use of "gr...
Diwali delight? More like a lung assaultIn New Delhi, the air quality crisis remains a pressing issue. Recently, the Supreme Court has allowed the use of eco-friendly crackers for...
Traders, RWAs welcome SC nod to sale of green firecrackers in Delhi-NC; urges strict monitoringDelhi-NCR traders and residents welcome the Supreme Court's decision to permit green firecracker sales and bursting during Diwali. The cour...
Supreme Court allows limited sale and bursting of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR ahead of DiwaliThe Supreme Court has eased Delhi-NCR's firecracker ban for Diwali, allowing green crackers on the day before and Diwali day itself. Reside...
Delhi govt to approach SC for lifting ban on green firecrackers during Diwali: CM Rekha GuptaDelhi government will seek Supreme Court permission to use certified green firecrackers on Diwali, balancing tradition and environmental pr...
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...
Firecrackers ban: Things to know about green crackers, air pollution & states which have banned firecrackersOn October 10, the apex court had refused to stay the Delhi government's order banning storage, sale, and use of all varieties of firecrack...
Plea filed before Delhi High Court against absolute firecracker banThe high court, which was hearing the petition by sellers who seek to "purchase, sell and store only green cracker," posted the matter for ...
Despite ban, people in Delhi burst firecrackers on DiwaliIn a blatant disregard to the state government's ban, the people in Delhi were openly seen bursting crackers, thereby contributing to the a...
Air quality worsens in the national capital post-DiwaliThe air quality dipped to "severe" at several places across the national capital on Saturday night itself owing to a combination of stubble...
Ensure there is no lapse in implementation of NGT's directions on air quality: CAQM to CPCB, states"In pursuance of the NGT order dated November 9 and considering the concerns of air quality scenario in the NCR and its adverse health impa...
Delhi air pollution: PM2.5 levels on Diwali will be lowest in 4 years"Under 'zero-firecracker' scenario, the level of PM2.5 is likely to be the lowest in the past four years as not so calm surface winds in De...
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...
NGT imposes ban on sale, use of firecrackers in NCR from Nov 9 to Nov 30A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel clarified that the direction will apply to all cities and towns in the country ...
Stubble burning: Delhi govt forms a 15-member panel to ascertain impact of Pusa bio-decomposerEnvironment Minister Gopal Rai said the panel will have five MLAs, and officials from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, and Agr...
Beyond the smoke and the stubble: Fighting Delhi's killer air needs sustainable, year-round solutionsWhile steps have to be taken on multiple fronts, improving air quality will require everyone to pitch in.
Green crackers: Manufacturers say there's no such thing; Jokes galore on social mediaAs per the court order, SHOs will be held liable if banned firecrackers are sold in their area.
- Diwali: Pollution control board issues 90db limit order
The decibel controversy was finally laid to rest on Monday with the state pollution control board issuing a notification that fixed 90 dB a...
Supreme Court to examine impact of firecrackers on childrenThe SC also agreed to examine the impact of mass bursting of crackers during Diwali on children, especially toddlers.
Centre to reply on plea seeking designated place for crackersThe NGT today sought response from the government on a lawyer's plea seeking designated time and place for use of firecrackers during festi...