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November 2, 2024, 11:13 AM - 3 min read
A recent survey reveals that 69% of Delhi-NCR families are suffering from pollution-related ailments, highlighting the severe health toll of deteriorating air quality. Residents report eye irritation, breathing issues, and anxiety as AQI levels surge.
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November 2, 2024, 10:53 AM - 2 min read
Air quality in Haryana and Punjab remains poor post-Diwali, with several cities reporting only slight improvement. Stubble burning in Punjab continues to add to pollution levels, posing ongoing health risks for residents.
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November 1, 2024, 02:02 PM - 2 min read
The AQI in Indore surged to 404, marking “severe” pollution levels, largely due to Diwali celebrations and calm winds, according to environmental experts. This development is unusual for India’s consistently cleanest city, officials noted.
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November 1, 2024, 12:11 PM - 3 min read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali this year with personnel from the BSF, Army, Navy, and Air Force along the Pakistan border at Lakki Nala in Gujarat’s Sir Creek area.
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November 1, 2024, 11:57 AM - 1 min read
Kolkata Police arrested 292 individuals and seized over 500 kg of banned firecrackers during Diwali celebrations, pledging continued efforts to curb illegal fireworks use and maintain public order in the city.
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October 31, 2024, 12:24 PM - 2 min read
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended Diwali greetings, honouring the Hindu community’s role in Pakistan. He emphasised unity, celebrating the country’s diversity as a strength, and expressed the government’s commitment to equality for all citizens.
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October 31, 2024, 10:37 AM - 2 min read
New York City will observe Diwali as an official school holiday for the first time this year on November 1, allowing over 1.1 million students to celebrate the Festival of Lights.
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October 30, 2024, 06:12 PM - 2 min read
The Khasi Students Union has urged Meghalaya’s government to ban firecrackers during Diwali in Shillong, advocating eco-friendly alternatives to protect air quality and public health amid rising pollution concerns.
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October 30, 2024, 05:07 PM - 2 min read
Three events are lined-up: A march to CBI office on Oct 30; doctors have called to light lamps across West Bengal on November 4 as a means of protest and on November 9, there will be a mass convention on the completion of three months of the RG Kar tragedy.
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October 27, 2024, 09:28 PM - 6 min read
The incident occurred at platform number 1 around 2:45 AM when unreserved Bandra-Gorakhpur Antyodaya Express was “slowly moving” from the BDTS (Bandra Terminus) yard towards the platform before its scheduled departure at 5.10 am.
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October 27, 2024, 08:03 PM - 2 min read
As per the survey, some residents showed indifference towards the government advisories regarding firecrackers, as evidenced by the significant use of crackers during the Karva Chauth celebrations on October 20.
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October 25, 2024, 08:56 AM - 1 min read
Medical Police Station in-charge Shailesh Kumar suggested the possibility that a stray dog may have dragged the severed head to the location.
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