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Diwali celebrations overshadowed by eye injuries, fatal incidents and record number of fire hazards across India

From fires and injuries to life-threatening confrontations, the festival celebrations were marred b…

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Delhi air 'very poor' all across on Diwali morning; firecracker ban yet to kick into tangible effect

Thirty-eight monitoring stations showed that air was in a "very poor" category across the city. The…

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Are your green firecrackers really ‘green? Here’s all you need to know before doing your Diwali shopping

Compared to traditional firecrackers, green ones do reduce pollutants, but let’s be clear: they’re …

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Delhi's AQI remains in the 'very poor' category, smog engulfs the national capital

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi continued to remain in the 'very poor' category on Tuesday, wi…

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Delhi records over 300 fire-related incidents on Diwali; AQI slips to 362

The Delhi Fire Service received over 300 calls of fire-related incidents on Diwali in which there w…

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Delhi AQI inches towards ‘severe’ mark days ahead of Diwali; SAFAR issues health alerts

Delhi's air quality has plunged to 'very poor' levels with AQI readings exceeding 350 in several ar…

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Post-Diwali smog pushes Delhi air quality to 'very poor'; other cities also affected

Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, Aya Nagar stood at 352, Jahangirpuri at 390, and Dwarka at 376.…

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Delhi’s ‘lit’ skyline on Diwali goes viral; netizens bring attention to the smog-covered skies

Delhi's skyline on Diwali night was breathtaking — quite literally.

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Delhi Pollution: Gopal Rai distributes heaters to Secretariat workers to prevent bonfires

Delhi's air quality has not reached the severe category this season, but the government is encourag…

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Delhi's air pollution worsens, people say "feels suffocating"

The air quality deteriorated in the national capital on Saturday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) …

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Lahore and Delhi amongst world's most polluted cities; health warnings issued

As of 1:15 pm today, data from SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research) n…

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Delhi gasps for clean air as AQI reaches 'very poor' levels; air quality to turn ‘severe’ from Sunday!

Delhi's air quality worsens as smog engulfs the city, with AQI reaching a concerning 354. Residents…

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32% families in Delhi-NCR planning to burst firecrackers on Diwali: Survey

Many residents believe that stubble burning in the neighbouring states is the primary cause o…

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No fireworks display in Delhi, Mumbai during World Cup matches due to worsening air pollution

The BCCI has banned the display of fireworks during the remaining World Cup games in Delhi and Mumb…

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Directions on bursting firecrackers applicable to all states: SC clarifies

The Supreme Court on Tuesday clarified that the directions issued by it against bursting of firecra…

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Air pollution: Centre orders ban on non-essential construction work in Delhi-NCR

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 402 at 5 pm. At a meeting to review the air quality…

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Delhi govt bans production, sale, use of firecrackers till Jan 1, 2023

He said the ban extends to online sale of firecrackers. This time there will also be a ba…

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Delhi's air quality very poor, vehicular emissions largest contributor

Delhi's air quality fluctuated between the very poor and severe categories on Thursday as unfavoura…

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Severe air quality alarm in Delhi-NCR amid farm fires surge

Many parts of Delhi recorded their air quality in the 'severe' zone on Thursday, with a persistent …

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Firecrackers banned in Agra amid alarming air pollution

Agra, Nov 9 (IANS) Agra District Magistrate P.N. Singh on Monday banned firecrackers in Agra. Licen…