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Man's Firecracker Stunt Atop Car Goes Horribly Wrong As Vehicle Goes Up In Flames In Few Seconds — WATCH

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A car was set on fire after a man recklessly burst firecrackers through its sunroof during a wedding celebration in Uttar Pradesh's Sahranpur. The incident reportedly took place in Gandevada village under Fatehpur police station area on Friday, November 22, when the groom's procession was leaving for Dehradun at night. #Saharanpur #UttarPradesh Fireworks at a wedding ceremony proved costly Car …

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Perpetual firecracker ban needs serious work

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court’s direction to the Delhi government to decide within two weeks if there should be a year-round ban on firecrackers comes in the context of the city’s abysmal air quality. Delhi is likely to end 2024 without a single good air day, and an HT analysis shows that despite overall improvement in the Capital, the air quality in …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Take call on permanent firecracker ban: Supreme Court to Delhi govt

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Monday said that no religion wants to promote pollution, stressing that every citizen has a fundamental right to live in a pollution-free environment and giving the Delhi government two weeks to decide on whether the Capital should have a permanent ban on firecrackers throughout the year. Posting the matter on November 25, the bench, also comprising …

Delhi Supreme Court Court Pollution Sale Haryana Diwali

1 month, 1 week ago

“No religion supports any activity that promotes pollution or compromises with health of the people,” SC on firecracker ban

The Hindu

The Supreme Court observed on Monday that religion does not encourage polluting activities like bursting firecrackers which affect the fundamental right to health of citizens. A bench headed by Justice A.S. Oka made the remark while recording the Delhi government’s delayed move to issue a firecracker ban in the national capital two days after Dussehra, on October 14, possibly allowing …

Delhi Court Deepavali Justice Oka Oka Fundamental Right Firecracker Ban

1 month, 1 week ago

'No Religion Encourages Any Activity Which Creates Pollution' : Supreme Court On Firecracker Ban Violation In Delhi On Diwali

Live Law

In the context of the use of firecrackers in Delhi which led to a worsening of air quality in Delhi-NCr, the Supreme Court on Monday observed that no religion encouraged any activity which created pollution. Last week, the Court had called upon the Delhi Government and the Delhi Police Commissioner to explain how the firecracker ban was imposed in Delhi, …

Delhi Supreme Court Court Pollution Firecrackers Delhi Police Ban

1 month, 1 week ago

'No Religion Encourages Any Activity Which Creates Pollution' : Supreme Court On Firecracker Ban Violation In Delhi On Diwali

Live Law

In the context of the use of firecrackers in Delhi which led to a worsening of air quality in Delhi-NCr, the Supreme Court on Monday observed that no religion encouraged any activity which created pollution. Last week, the Court had called upon the Delhi Government and the Delhi Police Commissioner to explain how the firecracker ban was imposed in Delhi, …

Delhi Supreme Court Court Pollution Firecrackers Delhi Police No Religion

1 month, 1 week ago

‘No religion encourages pollution… firecrackers affect fundamental right to health,’ says SC on Delhi air quality

Live Mint

The Supreme Court of India on Monday noted that the right to health is a fundamental right of citizens and that no religion encourages pollution. Further, the SC directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to form a special cell to ensure the effective implementation of the ban on firecrackers, newswire ANI reported. The Live Law report added that the SC was …

Delhi Pollution Ban Fundamental Right No Religion Firecracker

1 month, 1 week ago

Air pollution: SC asks why there was no permanent firecracker ban when pollution is year-round issue

India TV News

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court asked the Delhi government why there was no permanent nationwide ban on firecrackers when air pollution remains a year-round issue in the national capital. The top court also directed the Delhi police commissioner to form special cell to impose firecrackers ban. The court further directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to file a personal affidavit putting …

Delhi Supreme Court Court Ban Firecracker Firecracker Ban

No religion encourages pollution: Supreme Court for round-the-year firecracker ban

India Today

The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned why there wasn't a permanent, nationwide ban on firecrackers, and restrictions are applied only during specific months in Delhi when air pollution remains a year-round issue in the national capital. The court also scrutinised the Delhi government's order passed on October 14, which banned the manufacture and sale of firecrackers but allowed exceptions for …

Delhi Supreme Court Court Pollution Firecrackers Ban Firecracker

1 month, 1 week ago

Free education for kids of firecracker unit victims: Stalin

Hindustan Times

The Tamil Nadu government will bear the educational expenses of children of workers killed in accidents inside firecracker factories, chief minister MK Stalin announced on Sunday. “I am announcing that the state government will bear the entire educational expenses from primary school to higher education of children of firecracker factory workers who lost their lives in accidents,” Stalin said. Stalin …

Workers District Virudhunagar Stalin Unit Sivakasi Firecracker

1 month, 1 week ago

MK Stalin announces free education for children of firecracker accident victims

India Today

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has declared that the state government will cover the educational expenses of children who lost their parents in firecracker-related accidents. MK Stalin on Saturday directed officials to strengthen safety protocols in fireworks manufacturing factories across the state, emphasising the need for enhanced precautionary measures and insurance coverage for workers. During his visit, the Chief …

Safety Fireworks Virudhunagar Stalin Mk Stalin Safety Measures

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala firecracker accident: Cabinet sanctions ₹4 lakh each to victims

The Hindu

The State Cabinet which met on Wednesday decided to sanction a relief amount of ₹4 lakh each from the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund to the kin of four persons who died following the accident at Anjoottambalam Veerarkavu Bhagavathy temple, Neeleswaram, Kasaragod, when a stash of fire crackers caught fire Sanitation workers A sum of ₹ 3 lakh each would …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sara Tendulkar's Mirror-Work Sharara Set: A Festive Feast for the Eyes

Hindustan Times

Sara Tendulkar shines in a vibrant pink mirror-work sharara set for Diwali celebrations. The stunning outfit features a short, wide-necked kurta with a flowing net overlay and a backless design. The sharara pants have an embellished net overlay and a floor-grazing length. The net dupatta adds a touch of elegance to her look.

Fashion Celebrity Diwali Ethnic

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Air Pollution: SC pulls up Delhi govt, police commissioner for not implementing firecracker ban — ‘Strict action…’

Live Mint

The Supreme Court on Monday reprimanded authorities over rampant violations of the firecracker ban in Delhi during Diwali. On November 4, the Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih ascertained that the government's restrictions on bursting firecrackers were totally non-compliant, citing newspaper reports. “The Supreme Court has taken very seriously the fact that the ban …

Delhi Court Diwali Ban Police Commissioner Firecracker Firecracker Ban

1 month, 3 weeks ago

IIT Dhanbad Students Light Firecrackers Inside Drum, Sparks Out on Social Media

Live Mint

IIT Dhanbad students celebrate Diwali with a quirky firecracker stunt. A video clip showing students lighting a firecracker and covering it with a plastic drum or dustbin and the running away to watch the amusing moment unfold has garnered over 64.54 likes and more than 6.4 million views in one day. The video shows the students lighting a firecracker and …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Coimbatore Corporation, NGO lead firecracker waste disposal drive in gated communities

The Hindu

In a collaborative initiative to promote proper waste disposal, the Coimbatore Corporation and Pulari Eco Foundation launched a campaign under the NGO’s Green Coimbatore initiative, focusing on the safe disposal of firecracker waste in gated communities. The awareness programme, conducted on October 29, provided safety kits and guidance on safe waste handling to participants. “We provided safety kits which included …

Waste Corporation Gated Communities Firecracker Waste Waste Disposal

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Toxic smog cloaks New Delhi a day after Diwali festival as firecracker smoke worsens air quality

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A thick layer of toxic …

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Delhi Air Quality Soars to 900 Amid Diwali Ban, Health Crisis Looms

India TV News

Delhi's air quality takes a hit on Diwali despite firecracker ban, with readings exceeding 900 in certain areas. The city's air quality has been a major concern, with Diwali pollution posing a serious health risk due to fine particulate matter concentrations. Despite a citywide firecracker ban, widespread defiance and stubble burning have contributed to the alarming rise in pollution. The …

Environment Law Public Health Pollution Delhi

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Diwali Fire Incidents: A Night of Chaos and Destruction in Uttar Pradesh

India TV News

Community Safety Fire Property Damage Greater Noida

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Stone Pelting Incident in Indore: Four Injured, Vehicles Vandalised

India TV News

Four people were injured in a stone pelting incident in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The argument arose due to children fanned to a stone-pelting incident between two groups in the Chhatripura area. The police responded with a flag march to restore peace and order, and the situation is now under control. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with the police …

Law Crime Indore

Diwali Celebrations Across Country Despite Air Quality Ban

Hindustan Times

People across the country celebrated Diwali with great enthusiasm, defying a ban on firecrackers in Delhi. The city experienced its worst air quality on Diwali in the last three years, with an AQI of 328 at 4 pm. However, with the 24-hour AQI recorded at 328 at 4 pm, the city experienced its worst air quality on Diwali in the …

Delhi

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Over 500 Treated for Eye Injuries at Major Hospitals in Mumbai During Deepavali Season

The Hindu

Over 500 people were treated for eye injuries at major hospitals last year, with around 10% of them losing their vision permanently. Ophthalmologists have urged people to be cautious while lighting fireworks during the Deepavali festival. They recommend wearing protective eyeglasses and maintaining a safe distance from the crackers. If a firecracker does not ignite properly, it is better not …

Law Health Safety Fireworks Mumbai

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Firecracker Prices Soar, But Safety Concerns Loom Over Tirupati's Festive Spirit

Deccan Chronicle

Firecracker sales are booming in Tirupati, with sellers reporting high profits. However, the price hike has raised concerns over the accessibility of Diwali celebrations for middle- and lower-income families. The price increase has led to a surge in firecracker stalls, with many vendors operating year-round on temporary permits, bypassing regulatory checks. Weak enforcement has led to rule violations, raising safety …

Law Safety Regulation Fireworks Tirupati

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hospitals in Bengaluru Prepare for Firecracker Calamity

Hindustan Times

Hospitals in Bengaluru gear up for firecracker-related emergencies this Deepavali. Both Victoria and Minto Hospitals are fully staffed and equipped to provide urgent care around the clock. Medical teams are on high alert 24/7, prepared for emergency surgeries and intensive care. Their inventory includes ventilators, dressing materials, antibiotics, and intravenous fluids. Individual patient rooms have been arranged to minimize cross-contamination, …

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Man's Firecracker Stunt Atop Car Goes Horribly Wrong As Vehicle Goes Up In Flames In Few Seconds — WATCH

Perpetual firecracker ban needs serious work

Take call on permanent firecracker ban: Supreme Court to Delhi govt

“No religion supports any activity that promotes pollution or compromises with health of the people,” SC on firecracker ban

'No Religion Encourages Any Activity Which Creates Pollution' : Supreme Court On Firecracker Ban Violation In Delhi On Diwali

'No Religion Encourages Any Activity Which Creates Pollution' : Supreme Court On Firecracker Ban Violation In Delhi On Diwali

‘No religion encourages pollution… firecrackers affect fundamental right to health,’ says SC on Delhi air quality

Air pollution: SC asks why there was no permanent firecracker ban when pollution is year-round issue

No religion encourages pollution: Supreme Court for round-the-year firecracker ban

Free education for kids of firecracker unit victims: Stalin

MK Stalin announces free education for children of firecracker accident victims

Kerala firecracker accident: Cabinet sanctions ₹4 lakh each to victims

Sara Tendulkar's Mirror-Work Sharara Set: A Festive Feast for the Eyes

Delhi Air Pollution: SC pulls up Delhi govt, police commissioner for not implementing firecracker ban — ‘Strict action…’

IIT Dhanbad Students Light Firecrackers Inside Drum, Sparks Out on Social Media

Coimbatore Corporation, NGO lead firecracker waste disposal drive in gated communities

Toxic smog cloaks New Delhi a day after Diwali festival as firecracker smoke worsens air quality

Delhi Air Quality Soars to 900 Amid Diwali Ban, Health Crisis Looms

Diwali Fire Incidents: A Night of Chaos and Destruction in Uttar Pradesh

Stone Pelting Incident in Indore: Four Injured, Vehicles Vandalised

Diwali Celebrations Across Country Despite Air Quality Ban

Over 500 Treated for Eye Injuries at Major Hospitals in Mumbai During Deepavali Season

Firecracker Prices Soar, But Safety Concerns Loom Over Tirupati's Festive Spirit

Hospitals in Bengaluru Prepare for Firecracker Calamity