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"No Religion Encourages Pollution": Top Court On Crackers Amid Air Crisis
The Supreme Court has demanded Delhi Police take "immediate action" to stop the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the national capital even days after Diwali, observing sharply that "no religion encourages pollution".
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"What Steps Taken?" Court Pulls Up Delhi Government, Top Cop Over Cracker Ban
The Supreme Court on Monday demanded an "immediate" response from the Delhi government and police to the ban - which seems to exist on paper only - against firecrackers during Diwali, a ban that is announced, and ignored, every year.
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On CCTV, Speeding Car Kills Man Bursting Crackers On Road In Pune
Yet another shocking incident of a hit-and-run has been reported from Maharashtra's Pune. This time it happened on Diwali night when a man who was celebrating the festival on a road was rammed by a speeding car, killing him on the spot.
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Argument Over Children Bursting Crackers Turns Into A Big Fight In Indore
An argument over children bursting crackers in Diwali escalated into a clash between two groups in Madhya Pradesh's Indore city on Friday, resulting in injuries to four persons and prompting police to hold a flag march to restore order.
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Cracker Ban Goes Up In Smoke, Delhi World's Most Polluted City Post-Diwali
The air quality index in most of the 40 monitoring stations in Delhi remained in the "very poor" category.
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Delhi Police Tightens Security On Diwali, Increases Vigil Against Cracker Bursting
Delhi Police keeps a strict vigil against the use of firecrackers in the city and has been on high alert following intelligence inputs.
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Green Crackers To Organic Rangoli, Here Are 5 Ways To Celebrate A Pollution-Free Diwali This Year
Diwali brings us a lot to celebrate, but what it also brings with it are more concentrated levels of pollutants and particulate matter. So here are a few easy ways to have a fun-filled Diwali without any kind of pollution.
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2 Injured In UP Cracker Market Fire Die, Death Count At 12: Cops
Two people, including a minor, injured in the blaze that destroyed a makeshift firecracker market set up for Diwali here died during treatment, taking the death toll in the incident to 12, police said on Friday.
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Rubina Dilaik To Trolls Slamming Her "Anti-Hindu" Diwali Tweet: "Are You Guys Out Of Your Mind?"
In an earlier post, Rubina Dilaik, who is pregnant with her first child, urged people to refrain from bursting crackers and contributing to pollution
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Ghaziabad Man Dies After Being Hit By Firecracker In Leg
The incident took place on the night of Diwali on Sunday, when the accused, Pradeep, fired a cracker from an iron pipe at the leg of Natu alias Afzal.
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Delhi Air Crisis Worsens As Diwali Fireworks Wipe Out Rain Relief
The air quality in Delhi and nearby cities reached hazardous levels a day after Diwali with the widespread violation of the firecracker ban across the National Capital Region (NCR) on Sunday raising pollution concerns.
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Delhi Covered In Thick Smog After Celebrating Diwali With Firecrackers
A thick layer of smog engulfed the national capital after people burst crackers on Diwali night, leading to heavy pollution all across the city, which is already battling with its deteriorating air quality.
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Delhi Residents Celebrate Diwali With Crackers Despite Supreme Court Ban
Buildings were decorated with earthen lamps and colourful lights as people across the country celebrated Diwali with pomp on Sunday and a relatively better air quality during the day than in previous years brought much relief to revellers in Delhi.
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Fearing Crackers, Leopard Takes Shelter Inside House In Tamil Nadu For 15 Hours
A leopard sought sanctuary inside a house at Coonoor in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district, fearing Diwali crackers, said a forest official on Sunday.
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Delhi May Record Best Diwali Air Quality In 8 Years If Cracker Ban Works
A stringent enforcement of the ban on firecrackers holds the promise of delivering the best air quality on Diwali day in eight years for Delhi on Sunday.
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"No Religion Encourages Pollution": Top Court On Crackers Amid Air Crisis
The Supreme Court has demanded Delhi Police take "immediate action" to stop the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the national capital even days after Diwali, observing sharply that "no religion encourages pollution".
-
"What Steps Taken?" Court Pulls Up Delhi Government, Top Cop Over Cracker Ban
The Supreme Court on Monday demanded an "immediate" response from the Delhi government and police to the ban - which seems to exist on paper only - against firecrackers during Diwali, a ban that is announced, and ignored, every year.
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On CCTV, Speeding Car Kills Man Bursting Crackers On Road In Pune
Yet another shocking incident of a hit-and-run has been reported from Maharashtra's Pune. This time it happened on Diwali night when a man who was celebrating the festival on a road was rammed by a speeding car, killing him on the spot.
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Argument Over Children Bursting Crackers Turns Into A Big Fight In Indore
An argument over children bursting crackers in Diwali escalated into a clash between two groups in Madhya Pradesh's Indore city on Friday, resulting in injuries to four persons and prompting police to hold a flag march to restore order.
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Cracker Ban Goes Up In Smoke, Delhi World's Most Polluted City Post-Diwali
The air quality index in most of the 40 monitoring stations in Delhi remained in the "very poor" category.
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Delhi Police Tightens Security On Diwali, Increases Vigil Against Cracker Bursting
Delhi Police keeps a strict vigil against the use of firecrackers in the city and has been on high alert following intelligence inputs.
-
Green Crackers To Organic Rangoli, Here Are 5 Ways To Celebrate A Pollution-Free Diwali This Year
Diwali brings us a lot to celebrate, but what it also brings with it are more concentrated levels of pollutants and particulate matter. So here are a few easy ways to have a fun-filled Diwali without any kind of pollution.
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2 Injured In UP Cracker Market Fire Die, Death Count At 12: Cops
Two people, including a minor, injured in the blaze that destroyed a makeshift firecracker market set up for Diwali here died during treatment, taking the death toll in the incident to 12, police said on Friday.
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Rubina Dilaik To Trolls Slamming Her "Anti-Hindu" Diwali Tweet: "Are You Guys Out Of Your Mind?"
In an earlier post, Rubina Dilaik, who is pregnant with her first child, urged people to refrain from bursting crackers and contributing to pollution
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Ghaziabad Man Dies After Being Hit By Firecracker In Leg
The incident took place on the night of Diwali on Sunday, when the accused, Pradeep, fired a cracker from an iron pipe at the leg of Natu alias Afzal.
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Delhi Air Crisis Worsens As Diwali Fireworks Wipe Out Rain Relief
The air quality in Delhi and nearby cities reached hazardous levels a day after Diwali with the widespread violation of the firecracker ban across the National Capital Region (NCR) on Sunday raising pollution concerns.
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Delhi Covered In Thick Smog After Celebrating Diwali With Firecrackers
A thick layer of smog engulfed the national capital after people burst crackers on Diwali night, leading to heavy pollution all across the city, which is already battling with its deteriorating air quality.
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Delhi Residents Celebrate Diwali With Crackers Despite Supreme Court Ban
Buildings were decorated with earthen lamps and colourful lights as people across the country celebrated Diwali with pomp on Sunday and a relatively better air quality during the day than in previous years brought much relief to revellers in Delhi.
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Fearing Crackers, Leopard Takes Shelter Inside House In Tamil Nadu For 15 Hours
A leopard sought sanctuary inside a house at Coonoor in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district, fearing Diwali crackers, said a forest official on Sunday.
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Delhi May Record Best Diwali Air Quality In 8 Years If Cracker Ban Works
A stringent enforcement of the ban on firecrackers holds the promise of delivering the best air quality on Diwali day in eight years for Delhi on Sunday.
