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Noida: Noise pollution spiked this Diwali, with levels well exceeding permissible limits both in the city and in Ghaziabad. Residential areas were the worst hit, with a monitoring station in Ghaziabad's Vasundhara recording 79 dB(A), around 50% higher than the highest permissible limit of 55 dB(A).Silence zones, too, saw noise levels surge.In Noida, the silence zone near Fortis Hospital recorded 64.8 dB(A) in the period between 6pm and midnight on Oct 20. Being a busy area, it is anyway noisy. O ...Read More >
Panchkula: Two days after Diwali, the city continues to grapple with poor air quality. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the 24-hour average AQI recorded at 4 pm on Wednesday stood at 268, firmly placing Panchkula in the "poor" category -- a level known to cause breathing discomfort on prolonged exposure.By 5 pm, the AQI had climbed slightly to 271, still within the poor range (AQI 201-300). The city's only monitoring station, located in Sector 6, has consistently reflecte ...Read More >
Chandigarh: This year, Diwali brought a mixed bag for the city's air quality, with pollution levels spiking on the festival night but still showing an overall improvement as compared to previous years.According to data released by Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee (CPCC), air quality across the city remained in the "satisfactory" to "moderate" range (AQI below 120) on regular days. However, Diwali night saw a sharp rise in pollution levels due to the bursting of firecrackers, pushing Air Qu ...Read More >
In a dramatic display of enforcement, the Kerala Motor Vehicle Department on Monday crushed approximately 200 illegal air horns using a road roller... In a dramatic display of enforcement, the Kerala Motor Vehicle Department on Monday crushed approximately 200 illegal air horns using a road roller in Kochi, as part of a statewide crackdown on noise pollution and traffic violations. The action was carried out under the directive of Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar, a film star-turned-polit ...Read More >
Kolkata residents can burst eco-friendly green firecrackers from 8 pm to 10 pm on Kali Puja and Diwali, October 20. Fireworks are also permitted on Chhath Puja from 6 am to 8 am. Police have seized nearly 3,000 kg of illegal fireworks and made seven arrests to enforce these regulations. People will be allowed to burst eco-friendly green firecrackers in Kolkata between 8 pm and 10 pm during Kali Puja and Diwali on October 20, a senior officer said on Friday. A notification issued by Kolkata Pol ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Residents of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to toxic air on Monday morning with the Air Quality Index (AQI) falling to the "very poor" category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national Capital recorded an AQI of 335 at 8 am on Diwali morning after people burst crackers on the eve of the festival of lights, causing severe noise pollution and blanketing Delhi-NCR in smoke. The CPCB's forecast for the coming days in ...Read More >
A Supreme Court order permitting green cracker sales in Delhi-NCR may lead to a 40% increase in families bursting firecrackers this Diwali. A study indicates 34% of surveyed families plan to burst crackers, with half potentially using regular ones alongside green options. This relaxation raises concerns about regular fireworks making a comeback despite environmental restrictions. The Supreme Court order, allowing the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR region, may increase the numb ...Read More >
The civic body said the initiative has been carried out under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani and Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr. Ashwini Joshi. The reopening event was held in the presence of Assistant Commissioner (G-North) Vinayak Vispute and veteran actor Arun Kadam, among others. According to the BMC, stalls operated by women's self-help groups have now become functional at the Mahim Sea Food Plaza, offering visitors a variety of fresh, ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) Chairman Dr P Krishnaiah has appealed to the public to celebrate the Diwali festival with 'green crackers' avoiding noise and air pollution. In a press release on Saturday, Krishnaiah urged the firecracker manufacturers and sellers to manufacture and sell eco-friendly crackers, and requested public cooperation to make the festival celebration free from air pollution and safe. The APPCB has already issued a circular to all district colle ...Read More >
Kolkata: Cracker violations have turned out to be a concern in various pockets of the city on Dhanteras (Saturday), barely two days ahead of Kali Puja and Diwali. These violations have been reported from Kasba, Dhakuria, Baguiati, New Town, Salt Lake, Phoolbagan and New Alipore. The seizures of illegal firecrackers had become more than double in the past 48 hours, police said on Saturday. The cops will intensify the crackdown on firecracker violators on the day of Diwali (Monday) by forming spec ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Despite the govt's push for eco-friendly celebrations, Hyderabad's festive markets are buzzing with familiar sights and sounds. Green crackers, marketed as cleaner, safer alternatives, are seeing an uptick in sales, but traditional fireworks continue to dominate as customers cling to nostalgia and the thrill of noise and sparkle."At least 60%-70% of my customers ask for the old favourites -- rockets, atom bombs, and chakris," said Ramesh Gupta, a fireworks dealer at Begum Bazar. "Peop ...Read More >
Deepavali fever has gripped Puducherry with shoppers flocking to various outlets for buying clothes, electronic items, home decor, crackers and confectionery. The traditional shopping areas, including Jawaharlal Nehru Street and adjoining lanes, have started attracting good crowd from Friday evening itself. With just a day to go for the Deepavali celebrations, people in large numbers were seen on the streets from Saturday morning for last minute shopping. "Though some people finished their fes ...Read More >
Kolkata: Bidhannagar police have prohibited residents from accessing terraces and rooftops of high-rises in New Town, Rajarhat, Salt Lake, Lake Town, and areas near Kolkata airport after sundown from Sunday to Thursday. The measure has been taken so that the residents can't release sky lanterns and burst crackers during Diwali.Local police stations have sent letters to residents' welfare associations to ensure no one is allowed on the rooftops from 5 pm onwards between Oct 19 and Oct 23. "Reques ...Read More >
MUMBAI: As Mumbai's air quality dips following the monsoon season, environmentalists warn that the five-day Diwali festival could push pollution levels higher. Every year, the city's air and noise readings spike after fireworks, prompting debate over the use of green crackers- the supposedly less polluting alternative. In order to understand what they are, how they differ from traditional fireworks, and how citizens can celebrate responsibly, HT spoke with Sumaira Abdulali, crusader against pol ...Read More >
Chennai: This Diwali, only green crackers using formulations approved by CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) are permitted. These have smaller shells and reduced chemical content, a move expected to have a significant impact on both air quality and noise levels. However, some quantities of regular crackers still find their way into the market, as experts say enforcement remains patchy.As per a Supreme Court order, only eco-friendly green firecrackers are permitted ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Congress has conveyed to the party leadership that it does not favour an alliance with the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) Sena for the upcoming local body elections - not just in Mumbai but across the state - arguing that the partnership has become counterproductive. The party is concerned that UBT Sena's outreach to Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) could alienate its north Indian and Muslim voter base, not only in Maharashtra but also in Bihar. UBT Sen ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 16 (ANI): After Congress rejected claims of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), who accused the party of vote theft in the Jubilee Hills byelection, BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar slammed the Congress, saying that the evidence is right up front to support the allegations. Sravan Kumar stated that even after KTR had submitted a detailed evidence-based representation to the Election Commission of India, no action has been initiat ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: This Diwali, Sadar Bazar, once Delhi's bustling wholesale hub for crackers, is witnessing a quieter season. The narrow lanes of Old Delhi's famous market, usually alive with the loud bang of firecrackers and the sharp smell of burnt sulphur, now shimmer with tinsel, diyas and paper lanterns. Yet, there's a noticeable absence of the traditional fireworks that once marked the festive season. Traders in Sadar Bazar are reporting poor sales as most customers now opt for decorative lights ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh administration has issued strict guidelines for sale and use of firecrackers during upcoming festivals, including Dussehra, Diwali, and Gurpurb. In an official order released by deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, only green crackers certified by CSIR-NEERI will be permitted, in accordance with directives of the Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal (NGT).The use of firecrackers on Dussehra will be allowed only during effigy burning. For Diwali, firecrackers c ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) issued a draft notification, stating that all electric cars, buses, and trucks must be equipped with Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) starting October 2027. Through this mandate, the government aims to resolve safety concerns related to the silent operations of electric vehicles (EVs). What is AVAS, and why is it useful in EVs? The AVAS or Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems is a safety feature used in electric and hybrid veh ...Read More >
New Delhi: Electric Vehicles (EVs) are set to get noisier, thanks to a decision by the Government of India. It has directed EV manufacturers to install Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) on the vehicles to protect pedestrians and other road users. All new passenger and goods-carrying EVs have to be equipped with AVAS starting October 1, 2026, while existing models in production must comply by October 1, 2027, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed in a draft not ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa. These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy, Premier Energies said in a statement. Implementation will be carried out by Premier Energies in collaboration with the General Directorate of Energy Planning and Rural Electrification, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) ET Now is launching two flagship shows -- "South Central" and "The Interview with Ayesha Faridi", the business news channel announced on Monday. While "South Central" will highlight South India's powerful cultural and economic influence, the "The Interview with Ayesha Faridi" showcases meaningful candid conversations with India's most powerful voices. South Central will debut on Monday airing weekdays from 5.30 PM to 6.00 PM. "Dedicated to the pulse of South India, the ...Read More >
Pune: BJP Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni on Friday stopped a garba event at Jeet Ground in Kothrud's Vanaz area, alleging that the organisers were violating noise pollution norms. Kulkarni went up to the stage to halt the music around 9.30pm, claiming that police failed to act despite her forwarding complaints received from residents."Among those who complained were elderly people and cancer patients. Even after I sent their messages to police officers, no action was taken, so I decided to interv ...Read More >
Gorakhpur senior superintendent of police (SSP) Raj Karan Nayyar said, "We received information at around 3am that cattle smugglers had come to a village with two pickup vehicles. During this, when the villagers chased them, one vehicle got stuck in the village, the people of which fled from there and a youth from the village chased the second vehicle and the smugglers took him in their vehicle and later pushed him from the moving vehicle due to which he got a head injury and he died after falli ...Read More >
The initiative by Kalaawant Trust highlights concerns over loud sound systems in public processions despite laws, rules, and court directives. The Trust has demanded a strict ban on DJs, Dolby, and other high-decibel systems during religious and cultural events, anniversaries of national figures, and decorative rallies, according to a press release. Representatives noted that visarjan processions in Latur, Solapur, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar were DJ-free this year, winning appreciation. Howe ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 15 (ANI): Pune's dhol troupe launched a signature campaign under the initiative "DJ and Dolby-free Processions." The campaign started on Sunday at Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir Kalaawant Trust's initiative aims to address growing concerns about noise pollution during Ganesh Chaturthi and other festivals. Also Read | Emmy Awards 2025: Check Out the Winners of 77th Primetime Emmy Awards - See Full List. Despite existing laws, rules, and court directives, loud s ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A couple killed their two school-going children before attempting to end their own lives Saturday evening in Gonakanahalli village, Hosakote. The husband, Shiva Kumar (32), died, while his wife Manjula, survived after neighbours helped her.The children have been identified as Chandrakala (11) and Udaya Surya (7). Manjula has been arrested by Hosakote police under charges of murder. Police said the incident took place between 5.30pm and 7.30pm and was linked to financial difficulties a ...Read More >
Mumbai: Activists, in their objections to the BMC, said the draft Zonal Master Plan (ZMP) for the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) lacks scientifically defined buffer zones crucial for managing transitions between protected areas and human activity. They stressed the need for expert input from ecologists, wildlife biologists, and hydrologists to map corridors, setbacks, boundaries, and assess cumulative impacts. BMC Invites Public Suggestions The BMC's civic deve ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with na ...Read More >
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