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Gurgaon: Green crackers, with 30% less emission and that too in laboratory conditions, will make little difference to air quality when there are largescale fireworks across Delhi-NCR, pollution scientists said on Wednesday, adding they expect use of crackers to increase this time with the legal window opening after Supreme Court's order.The court lifted its earlier blanket ban but clarified that only certified, less-polluting varieties of firecrackers developed by CSIR-NEERI can be used. "Assumi ...Read More >
Kolkata: The pollution watchdog may have raised the permissible noise limit for crackers from the earlier 90 decibels (dB) to 125 dB but retailers believe the leeway will not lead to a switch from display fireworks to sound crackers owing to the change in revellers' preference over the past three decades.Until 1997, the noise limit for firecrackers across the country was set at 125 dB. But that year, the Calcutta High Court reduced the maximum permissible noise limit for crackers to 90 dB, disqu ...Read More >
Ghaziabad/Gurgaon: Crackers - the lack of it, in fact - were the talk of a roadside eatery in Farukhnagar that had filled up, much to its servers' surprise, on Wednesday morning, making it an unlikely beneficiary of Supreme Court's order allowing green crackers in Delhi-NCR.Within a couple of hours of the court's ruling, many early birds had homed in on this cracker hub in Ghaziabad with long wish lists but were surprised to see shutters drawn and orders being refused. It's at this eatery where ...Read More >
Lucknow: A powerful explosion early Wednesday morning at a house in Miyaganj market in Sultanpur, barely 500 meters from Kotwali police station, left at least 12 people injured, police said.The blast occurred around 6:40 am inside the residence of one Nazir. According to eyewitnesses, residents woke up by a loud explosion. On rushing out, they found Nazir's house partially destroyed, with its roof blown off and smaller secondary blasts continuing inside. Residents immediately alerted authorities ...Read More >
India's top court on Wednesday permitted the use of some firecrackers in New Delhi during the Diwali festival, easing a blanket ban even as the capital battles unhealthy winter air pollution. The Supreme Court said the controlled use of the less-polluting "green firecrackers" -- developed by federal research institutes to reduce particulate and gas emission -- would be allowed for limited periods between Saturday and Tuesday. During Diwali, a major Hindu festival of lights, widespread bursting ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Seven workers, including four women, died and three male workers injured in an explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit at Rayavaram in the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district on Wednesday. As many as 12 workers were present at Sri Ganapathi Grand Fire Works owned by V. Satyanarayana Murthy in a small building in the village. Shortly after noon, there was a huge explosion in the building. Six workers and the owner died on the spot while four more sustained burn injuries. The vic ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said the government plans to approach the Supreme Court to seek permission to allow the use of certified green firecrackers to celebrate Diwali in the national Capital. Reiterating the government's commitment towards taking measures to check air pollution in the city, CM Gupta said, "It will also be ensured that all green firecrackers are manufactured only by authorised institutions and have been certified and tested by competent and relevan ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has launched raids across the capital, arresting six men and seizing roughly 1.7 tonnes of banned firecrackers this month. DCP Pankaj Kumar said teams struck in Dwarka, Rohini, Uttam Nagar, Shastri Nagar, Mukundpur and Shahdara after the Supreme Court recently directed to clamp down on storage and sale of illegal fireworks. Overall, police impounded 1,645 kg of contraband pyrotechnics and a pickup truck, he added. In the first phase, officers unearthed over 916 kg o ...Read More >
Prayagraj: The Sangam city is immersed in devotion as Navratri festivities continue with fervour. Adding to the spiritual atmosphere, the prominent Ramlilas, including Patharchatti, Pajawa, Katra, Naini, and Civil Lines, are underway, staging episodes from the Ramayan and drawing huge crowds.The group of artists, including professional actors who travelled from Mumbai to Prayagraj to perform the prominent Ramlila characters during Navratri, are enthusiastic to play their assigned roles in the ce ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 1 (ANI): The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 opener between India and Sri Lanka set a new milestone in women's cricket, as Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium recorded more than 20,000 fans in the stadium at any Women's Cricket World Cup event. The game drew 22,843 fans at the ACA Stadium, a record for the most attended group stage fixture at any Women's World Cup. The previous record of 15,935 was set during the India-Pakistan ICC Women's T20 World Cup Gro ...Read More >
ROURKELA: In a biggest ever crackdown on unauthorised storage of firecrackers, Birmitrapur police along with a special squad on Monday night unearthed a massive haul of illegal crackers worth around Rs 90 lakh from three locations of Birmitrapur town in Sundargarh district. Such was the seizure that it took 17 mini-trucks, tractor-trollies and pick-up vans to shift the contrabands to the police custody. Acting on a tip-off regarding illegal storage of firecrackers in unsafe conditions, joint ra ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police has seized illegal firecrackers and explosives worth Rs 8.24 crore and arrested 133 people during a 14-day special statewide drive, officials said on Monday. The drive was conducted from September 14 to 27 following a direction from the DGP. The objective was to curb illegal storage of firecrackers, unauthorised transportation and unlawful sale of explosives and firecrackers, particularly in view of the upcoming festive season, a police statement said. Titled 'Agni,' ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 30: In a major crackdown ahead of the festive season, the Central Range of Delhi Police's Crime Branch seized over 423 kg of banned firecrackers during coordinated raids in Sadar Bazar and Shahdara, the Delhi Police said on Tuesday. Three men were arrested in connection with the illegal trade. In the first operation at Filmistan, Sadar Bazar, a team led by Inspector Sunil Kumar Kalkhande apprehended two youths -- Ashutosh Mishra (24) and Aryan Dubey (20), both residents of P ...Read More >
Deepotsav 2025: Ayodhya is gearing up for one of its most spectacular celebrations yet as preparations for Deepotsava 2025 gather pace. Scheduled for October 19, this year's festival will feature an international-standard green fireworks display, choreographed with music and laser effects, while more than 26 lakh diyas illuminate the ghats of the Sarayu River. The 10-minute aerial show, designed with eco-friendly technology, is set to rise over 200 metres into the night sky, blending tradition ...Read More >
Lucknow: Ayodhya Deepotsav 2024 will feature a spectacular show of green fireworks Oct 19. This year, official event will showcase 26 lakh earthen lamps along Saryu river ghats and at Ram Ki Paidi to celebrate Lord Ram's arrival in Ayodhya."Amid devotional performances, special highlight will be a pollution-free green fireworks show -- a fusion of faith and innovation. Lasting about 10 minutes, international-standard display will blend music, laser effects and modern choreography, as colourful f ...Read More >
Lucknow, Sep 13 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government has begun preparations to make Deepotsav 2025 in Ayodhya a grand and divine event, officials said on Saturday. The tourism department will illuminate the ghats of the Saryu river and Ram Ki Paidi with over 26 lakh diyas. "This sea of lamps will symbolise Lord Ram's arrival in Ayodhya, spreading the light of faith among countless devotees," a statement said. A special highlight will be a pollution-free green fireworks show on October 19. Design ...Read More >
The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned why the firecracker ban was imposed only in Delhi-NCR, stressing that clean air is a right for all citizens, not just the "elite" in the capital. The bench sought a nationwide policy, asked the Centre for a report, discussed "green crackers," and ordered status quo on license cancellations until September 22. The Supreme Court on Thursday raised pointed questions over the selective imposition of the firecracker ban in the Delhi-NCR region, saying if clea ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 11 (PTI) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) traced, intercepted and seized Chinese firecrackers and fireworks worth Rs 35 crore as part of the agency's 'Operation Fire Trail', an official said on Friday. The firecrackers and fireworks were concealed in seven containers destined for or lying at Nhava Sheva Port near Mumbai as well as Mundra Port and Kandla SEZ in neighbouring Gujarat, he added. "These Chinese fireworks, weighing 100 metric tonnes, were illicitly imported ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday called 1975 Emergency a dark chapter in India's history and added that this should serve as a reminder for everyone and everywhere, that democracy cannot be taken for granted. In a strongly-worded Op-Ed in a leading daily, the Congress MP said that the Emergency, imposed in 1975, demonstrated how fragile democratic institutions can be trampled upon, even in a country where they are ostensibly robust and remind ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood actor and singer Nick Jonas shared a glimpse of his summer in the city with the family on social media. The images dropped by Nick on his Insta showed him posing with his brothers - Kevin and Joe Jonas. His post further included a video of the Jonas brothers setting the stage on fire with a powerful performance. We further see some sneak peeks of Nick's 4th of July celebration with his better half, Priyanka Chopra. Previously, Nick and Priyanka were ...Read More >
New Delhi: As Americans lit fireworks to celebrate Independence Day, a powerful image emerged across the Atlantic, a mural in northern France showing the Statue of Liberty burying her face in her hands. Titled 'The Statue of Liberty's Silent Protest', the artwork was unveiled in Roubaix on July 4, a deliberate nod to the day America marks its freedom. Dutch muralist Judith de Leeuw, who painted the 50-foot-tall image, said the idea was inspired by what she called the erosion of American ideals ...Read More >
Ferozepur (Punjab) [India], July 3 (ANI): In a startling case of land fraud reported from Punjab's Ferozepur by a whistleblower, a woman and her son allegedly sold off a World War II-era airstrip used by the Indian Air Force in 1997. The case pertains to the fraudulent sale of the land of the historic Advance Landing Ground (ALG) of the IAF in Fattu Wala village here. The airstrip, used during the 1962, 1965, and 1971 wars, was allegedly sold by Usha Ansal and her son Naveen Chand Ansal of Duma ...Read More >
VIRUDHUNAGAR: The death toll in the firecracker accident rose to nine on Wednesday with 45-year-old Lingasami of Sevvalpatti near Sattur, succumbing to burns at the Sivakasi Government Hospital. Several other workers of Gokulesh Fireworks in Chinnakamanpatti continue to undergo treatment for burn injuries at various hospitals. Virudhunagar Superintendent of Police (SP) D Kannan faced criticism after he warned families of victims who were staging a protest on the Virudhunagar Government Medical ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 02: With the annual ShriAmarnathJiYatra 2025 set to commence tomorrow, a vibrant spiritual atmosphere prevails at the YatriNiwas Base Camp in Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu, where around 3,500 pilgrims are ready to begin their sacred journey. "All arrangements have been made, and nearly 3,500 pilgrims are currently stationed at the Jammu Base Camp," said Rajesh Raina, a senior officer of the Tourism Department, speaking to Rising Kashmir. Registration counters have been set up inside YatriN ...Read More >
Chennai: A powerful explosion caused due to friction in using chemicals killed eight persons and left several others with burn injuries at a private fireworks unit near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district in south Tamil Nadu on Tuesday. The explosion took place at the Gokhale's Fireworks unit at Chinnakamanpatti village in the morning. Police said the bodies of two workers were charred beyond recognition. The injured have been admitted to the Government Hospital in Sivakasi. Police said an explo ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], July 1 (ANI): Chhattisgarh is rapidly emerging as one of India's fastest-growing industrial hubs, having received investment proposals over Rs 6.75 lakh crore in the past one and a half years and reflecting a strong and growing confidence among investors. This progress was further reinforced at the 'Industry Dialogue 2' held in Raipur on Tuesday. In the presence of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, new proposals worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore were finalised. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday stayed an order directing Amazon Technologies Inc to pay around Rs 340 crore as damages and costs for trademark infringement of the luxury lifestyle brand, Beverly Hills Polo Club. The decision of a bench comprising Justice C Hari Shankar and Justice Ajay Digpaul came on the plea against a single judge's order directing Amazon Technologies to pay Lifestyle Equities damages of 39 million dollars after finding that Amazon infringed upon its " ...Read More >
Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), Feb 5 (UNI) In a tragic incident, a woman worker was killed and six others injured, when a power explosion ripped through a private fireworks factory at Chinna Vadiyur village in this Southern district of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday afternoon. Police said the fire broke out due to suspected friction, when the workers were engaged in mixing highly inflammable chemicals used for making fancy variety crackers including an aerial display at Sathyaprabhu Fireworks Factory. Th ...Read More >
The Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), one of the city's most iconic annual events, is gearing up for a landmark 30th-anniversary edition from December 6, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Organized by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), this year's festival promises to be the grandest yet, featuring an extraordinary lineup of events, promotions, raffles, and experiences that will transform Dubai into a vibrant hub of activity. As DSF prepares to kick off in just 10 days, its extensive calenda ...Read More >
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