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BJP's Manoj Tiwari Moves To Supreme Court Against Firecrackers Ban Order
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari has moved the Supreme Court against the Delhi government's decision against production, storage, sale and use of all types of firecrackers in order to check the rising pollution levels in the city.
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"Crackers Burst On Purpose": Minister Vs BJP As Smog Chokes Delhi
As Delhi chokes under toxic air - courtesy thousands who defied government orders banning firecrackers this Diwali - Environment Minister Gopal Rai has lashed out at the BJP, accusing it of instigating people to "burst crackers on purpose".
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10 Arrested, 12 Cases Registered For Sale Of Fire Crackers: Delhi Police
The Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested 10 people and registered 12 cases for alleged sale of fire crackers in the national capital, officials said.
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Punjab Allows Green Firecrackers For 2 Hours On Diwali, Gurpurab
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday announced that people in the state would be allowed to burst green firecrackers for two hours on Diwali and Gurpurab.
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Total Ban On Crackers From Midnight To November 30 In Delhi, Nearby Areas
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a total ban on sale and use of firecrackers in Delhi and adjoining areas starting midnight of November 9 to November 30. The ban has been imposed ahead of Diwali to prevent worsening of the air quality - already in the "severe" zone - because of fire crackers.
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Green Court Notice To Centre To Ban Fire Crackers From November 7-30
The National Green Tribunal Monday issued notice to Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) and four state governments on whether use of fire crackers be banned from November 7-30 in the interest of public health and environment.
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Fireworks On Diwali Played An "Overwhelming" Role In Pollution: Report
Fireworks on Diwali night played an "overwhelming" role in the rapid deterioration of air quality in Delhi-NCR, a Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) report showed today.
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Delhi's Battle With Toxic, Severe Air May Intensify In New Year: Report
Delhi's battle with toxic, "severe" air may intensify in the new year as authorities have warned that quality of air will reach emergency level on Tuesday if additional local emission, particularly from bursting fire crackers and burning of fossil fuel, continues.
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Ensure Green Firecracker Order Is Followed On New Year, Delhi Police Told
The Central Pollution Control Board has directed the Delhi Police to ensure the top court order on burning fire crackers is followed on New Year.
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Supreme Court To Hear Plea In January On Pollution Caused By Stubble Burning
The Supreme Court had in October 23 allowed the public to burst firecrackers from 8 pm to 10 pm only on Diwali and other festivals.
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Notice To Noida District Magistrate Over Unauthorised Firecracker Sale
The Central Pollution Control Board has issued a notice to Noida district magistrate over the sale of unauthorised fire crackers despite a Supreme Court ban.
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On Diwali, Delhi Cops Prep To Enforce 2-Hour Window For Bursting Crackers
Diwali is being celebrated across the country today with certain caveats. The top court had last month imposed restrictions on the sale and use of firecrackers in a bid to control air pollution. The court had said firecrackers with reduced emission and decibel levels can be burst for two hours tonight, from 8 pm to 10 pm.
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This Village In Assam Has Been Making "Green Crackers" For 130 Years
This Diwali, the two-hour window to burst crackers set by the Supreme Court and a crackdown on pollutants may give a new lease of life to Assam's traditional produce which, in one case at least, is made with a formula that is 130-year-old and villagers claim that this is exactly what the top court wants -- green crackers.
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Diwali Is Round The Corner! CSIR Develops Environment-Friendly Firecrackers For A Safe And Green Diwali
CSIR scientists have developed less-polluting firecrackers which are not only environment-friendly but 15-20 per cent cheaper than the conventional ones, Union Minister for Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan said at a conference here.
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Firecrackers Allowed During Diwali By SC: Expert Recommended Tips To Prevent Air Pollution From Taking A Toll On Your Health
Supreme Court has allowed burning of fire crackers from 8 pm to 10 pm. Bursting of crackers will now be allowed during festivals, weddings and other events. Read here to know how to prevent respiratory issues because of air pollution.
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BJP's Manoj Tiwari Moves To Supreme Court Against Firecrackers Ban Order
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari has moved the Supreme Court against the Delhi government's decision against production, storage, sale and use of all types of firecrackers in order to check the rising pollution levels in the city.
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"Crackers Burst On Purpose": Minister Vs BJP As Smog Chokes Delhi
As Delhi chokes under toxic air - courtesy thousands who defied government orders banning firecrackers this Diwali - Environment Minister Gopal Rai has lashed out at the BJP, accusing it of instigating people to "burst crackers on purpose".
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10 Arrested, 12 Cases Registered For Sale Of Fire Crackers: Delhi Police
The Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested 10 people and registered 12 cases for alleged sale of fire crackers in the national capital, officials said.
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Punjab Allows Green Firecrackers For 2 Hours On Diwali, Gurpurab
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday announced that people in the state would be allowed to burst green firecrackers for two hours on Diwali and Gurpurab.
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Total Ban On Crackers From Midnight To November 30 In Delhi, Nearby Areas
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a total ban on sale and use of firecrackers in Delhi and adjoining areas starting midnight of November 9 to November 30. The ban has been imposed ahead of Diwali to prevent worsening of the air quality - already in the "severe" zone - because of fire crackers.
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Green Court Notice To Centre To Ban Fire Crackers From November 7-30
The National Green Tribunal Monday issued notice to Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) and four state governments on whether use of fire crackers be banned from November 7-30 in the interest of public health and environment.
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Fireworks On Diwali Played An "Overwhelming" Role In Pollution: Report
Fireworks on Diwali night played an "overwhelming" role in the rapid deterioration of air quality in Delhi-NCR, a Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) report showed today.
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Delhi's Battle With Toxic, Severe Air May Intensify In New Year: Report
Delhi's battle with toxic, "severe" air may intensify in the new year as authorities have warned that quality of air will reach emergency level on Tuesday if additional local emission, particularly from bursting fire crackers and burning of fossil fuel, continues.
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Ensure Green Firecracker Order Is Followed On New Year, Delhi Police Told
The Central Pollution Control Board has directed the Delhi Police to ensure the top court order on burning fire crackers is followed on New Year.
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Supreme Court To Hear Plea In January On Pollution Caused By Stubble Burning
The Supreme Court had in October 23 allowed the public to burst firecrackers from 8 pm to 10 pm only on Diwali and other festivals.
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Notice To Noida District Magistrate Over Unauthorised Firecracker Sale
The Central Pollution Control Board has issued a notice to Noida district magistrate over the sale of unauthorised fire crackers despite a Supreme Court ban.
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On Diwali, Delhi Cops Prep To Enforce 2-Hour Window For Bursting Crackers
Diwali is being celebrated across the country today with certain caveats. The top court had last month imposed restrictions on the sale and use of firecrackers in a bid to control air pollution. The court had said firecrackers with reduced emission and decibel levels can be burst for two hours tonight, from 8 pm to 10 pm.
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This Village In Assam Has Been Making "Green Crackers" For 130 Years
This Diwali, the two-hour window to burst crackers set by the Supreme Court and a crackdown on pollutants may give a new lease of life to Assam's traditional produce which, in one case at least, is made with a formula that is 130-year-old and villagers claim that this is exactly what the top court wants -- green crackers.
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Diwali Is Round The Corner! CSIR Develops Environment-Friendly Firecrackers For A Safe And Green Diwali
CSIR scientists have developed less-polluting firecrackers which are not only environment-friendly but 15-20 per cent cheaper than the conventional ones, Union Minister for Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan said at a conference here.
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Firecrackers Allowed During Diwali By SC: Expert Recommended Tips To Prevent Air Pollution From Taking A Toll On Your Health
Supreme Court has allowed burning of fire crackers from 8 pm to 10 pm. Bursting of crackers will now be allowed during festivals, weddings and other events. Read here to know how to prevent respiratory issues because of air pollution.
