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'Celebrating 1000 mark AQI': Viral video shows baraat bursting crackers as Delhi chokes

The firecrackers shot up in the sky, releasing a heavy amount of smoke, further pollute the severely polluted air, and making it even more hazardous.

'Celebrating 1000 mark AQI': Viral video shows baraat bursting crackers as Delhi chokes

'Celebrating 1000 mark AQI': Viral video shows baraat bursting crackers as Delhi chokes

'Celebrating 1000 mark AQI': Viral video shows baraat bursting crackers as Delhi chokes

No religion promotes pollution: SC directs Delhi Police to form special cell ensuring ban on firecrackers

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih therefore directed the Delhi police commissioner to immediately inform all the stakeholders concerned about the ban order and ensure no sale and manufacture of crackers.

11 November 2024, 07:57 IST

No religion promotes pollution: SC directs Delhi Police to form special cell ensuring ban on firecrackers

No religion promotes pollution: SC directs Delhi Police to form special cell ensuring ban on firecrackers

No religion promotes pollution: SC directs Delhi Police to form special cell ensuring ban on firecrackers

11 November 2024, 07:57 IST

Man dies after sitting on lit firecracker box to win challenge; 6 arrested

The incident took place on the evening of October 31, when Shabari M, a daily wage worker from Konanakunte, was celebrating Deepavali with six of his friends.

04 November 2024, 12:28 IST

Bengaluru man dies after sitting on lit firecracker box to win challenge; 6 arrested

Bengaluru man dies after sitting on lit firecracker box to win challenge; 6 arrested

Man dies after sitting on lit firecracker box to win challenge; 6 arrested

04 November 2024, 12:28 IST

Streets littered with hazardous firecracker waste as Bengaluru gears up to restart after long weekend

Though there was a ban on non-green firecrackers and a stricter enforcement of government guidelines in comparison with previous years, many streets have been littered with firecracker waste for the past three to four days.

03 November 2024, 21:40 IST

Streets littered with hazardous firecracker waste as Bengaluru gears up to restart after long weekend

Streets littered with hazardous firecracker waste as Bengaluru gears up to restart after long weekend

Streets littered with hazardous firecracker waste as Bengaluru gears up to restart after long weekend

03 November 2024, 21:40 IST

Bengaluru reports 174 firecracker-related eye injuries on Diwali; kids & bystanders bear the brunt

As many as 93 victims were children, according to data provided by six eye hospitals. A doctor also warned of potential viral respiratory infections, and urged elders and children to mask up.

03 November 2024, 17:12 IST

Bengaluru reports 174 firecracker-related eye injuries on Diwali; kids & bystanders bear the brunt

Bengaluru reports 174 firecracker-related eye injuries on Diwali; kids & bystanders bear the brunt

Bengaluru reports 174 firecracker-related eye injuries on Diwali; kids & bystanders bear the brunt

03 November 2024, 17:12 IST

Teen stabs man to death over bursting of firecrackers in Nagpur

Amol Waghmare was fatally attacked in the Imambada area of the city on Friday night, an official said.

02 November 2024, 21:01 IST

Teen stabs man to death over bursting of firecrackers in Nagpur

Teen stabs man to death over bursting of firecrackers in Nagpur

Teen stabs man to death over bursting of firecrackers in Nagpur

02 November 2024, 21:01 IST

More than 30 animals distressed due to heat, firecrackers rescued by wildlife group in Mumbai

Some of the animals are so severely injured due to to firecrackers that they will need lifetime care and won't be able to survive in their natural habitats anymore, said veterinarian Dr Rina Dev.

02 November 2024, 19:41 IST

More than 30 animals distressed due to heat, firecrackers rescued by wildlife group in Mumbai

More than 30 animals distressed due to heat, firecrackers rescued by wildlife group in Mumbai

More than 30 animals distressed due to heat, firecrackers rescued by wildlife group in Mumbai

02 November 2024, 19:41 IST

Firecracker sales fizzle out in Bengaluru amid rising awareness

On Friday, some shopkeepers reported steady sales, while others saw a decline of 20% to 30% compared to last year.

01 November 2024, 20:35 IST

Firecracker sales fizzle out in Bengaluru amid rising awareness

Firecracker sales fizzle out in Bengaluru amid rising awareness

Firecracker sales fizzle out in Bengaluru amid rising awareness

01 November 2024, 20:35 IST

Cracker smoke fills the air second night in a row in Bengaluru

For example, the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 9 pm at BTM Layout was 185, which is an 85 point increase from the AQI last Friday and a significant increase compared to yesterday's peak of 143.

01 November 2024, 20:22 IST

Cracker smoke fills the air second night in a row in Bengaluru

Cracker smoke fills the air second night in a row in Bengaluru

Cracker smoke fills the air second night in a row in Bengaluru

01 November 2024, 20:22 IST

Elderly man beaten to death for objecting to firecrackers being burst in Haryana's Faridabad: Police

A case has been lodged on the basis of a complaint from the victim's son.

01 November 2024, 19:46 IST

Elderly man beaten to death for objecting to firecrackers being burst in Haryana's Faridabad: Police

Elderly man beaten to death for objecting to firecrackers being burst in Haryana's Faridabad: Police

Elderly man beaten to death for objecting to firecrackers being burst in Haryana's Faridabad: Police

01 November 2024, 19:46 IST