An analysis by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has revealed a substantial rise in fine particulate matter on Diwali, with a 45 per cent increase in PM2.5 and a 33 per cent increase in PM10, compared to the previous year. The DPCC’s report emphasised that nearly all air quality …
Mumbai: The slight nip in the air has led to an increase in the number of patients, both young and old, visiting the doctor's clinic. Patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have to be extra careful, especially with the start of Diwali, said doctors. The increase in …
In a metro city like Mumbai where Diwali and burning firecrackers is as significant and problematic as its traffic, mothers of newborn babies face a tough time taking care of the infants owing to the increasing noise pollution. Neo-natal experts say that exposing the newborn to loud firecrackers can develop …
DEHRADUN: A survey conducted by a city-based organization, SPECS (Society of Pollution and Environmental Conservation Scientists) from October 31 to November 8, has claimed that almost 90% of food items available in markets ahead of Diwali, was adulterated. Volunteers of the organization picked up samples of various food stuff like …
New Delhi: Compared to last year, air quality is likely to worsen this Diwali due to the prevailing weather conditions and may intensify due to concentration of pollutants from firecrackers. The forecast prepared by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) under the Union ministry of …
One may complain of noise pollution caused by crackers on the night of Diwali but the fact is that noise generated by bursting of crackers is within permitted limits. Because crackers are lit at the same time, there is an increase in pollution, both of noise and air, by 35% …
The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) has urged people to curb bursting of crackers this Diwali. Officers from the pollution control office in Gautam Budh Nagar said they have been spreading messages about adverse effect of crackers on the environment and how firecrackers pollute the air. "Both noise and …
On Sunday, there was a slight respite from the deadly smog that had gripped the city on Saturday. But levels at most stations continued to be in "severe" category as per Central Pollution Control Board's air quality index. Experts said the reason for levels coming down marginally is a change …
Watch out if you feel like lighting those red 'ladi' string bombs and other smoke-emanating fireworks at Diwali. They may seem exciting, but are a host of illness triggers. When these crackers are burst, the air gets charged with partially combusted low volatile organic compounds which remain suspended in the …
Hyderabad: “Keep calm and say no to crackers”; “celebrate Diwali as the festival of lights rather than smoke and sound”. These SMSes are being received by many people in Hyderabad from the Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB) ahead of Diwali. The TSPCB will be monitoring the various air pollution …
State government’s Environment Department is considering a move to lower the permissible level of sound emitted by firecrackers. Delhiites may celebrate a less noisy Diwali next year with the State government’s Environment Department considering a move to lower the permissible level of sound emitted by firecrackers. Apart from the smoke …
SURAT: At least 10,000 children will celebrate a cracker-free Diwali this year in Surat largely due to the efforts of students of environmental engineering department of Dr S & S S Ghandhy Government Engineering College, Surat. These students, who number around 50, have set up a group called 'Cracker-free Diwali'. …
According to experts, the number of patients suffering from asthma and other respiratory disorders like COPD and allergic rhinitis shows a sharp upward trend during Diwali With Diwali a couple of days away, many are busy preparing for the celebrations. However, Ruhi (name changed), a 20-year-old engineering student and chronic …
Order of the High Court of Jharkhand in the matter of Court on is own motion Versus The State of Jharkhand & others dated 04/11/2015 regarding protection of water bodies of Jharkhand especially during the Deepawali festival between Kali Puja to Chhath Puja falling from 10th November, 2015 to 18th …
With Diwali round the corner, fire crackers in the city have started arriving in new avatars. Wave a Harry Potter wand, watch a peacock spread lights through its plumes or light up a Christmas tree and watch it's white and silver flakes err, flames, via firecrackers.The phatakas are as zany …
As per Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune air is posing a threat to the health of citizens as it has 1 micro meter particulate matter in it. These particles of the smallest size directly enter the bodily system, not obstructed by any natural filter. Mostly caused by emissions from …
After sending fire crackers commonly used in Diwali and often handled by children to a private laboratory, NGO Awaaz Foundation has written to the chief minister and the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change to withdraw these crackers from the market. Reason: The test results indicated the presence of …
Nagpur: City police chief SP Yadav has made an appeal to citizens to enjoy their Diwali celebrations but not by putting someone else in discomfort. Yadav said the police may allow crackers but any loud music after 10pm would face action during the festive days. City police are preparing for …
Diwali is just over a fortnight away, but the Delhi government hasn't started its anti-crackers drive. With temperatures falling already, we may be heading towards days with severely polluted air. The environment department has, however, written to the customs department seeking a complete ban on Chinese crackers. It has also …
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to impose a complete ban on bursting of firecrackers during Diwali to curb air pollution. A bench of Chief Justice H.L. Dattu and Justice Arun Mishra, however, reiterated the July 2015 judgment of the apex court prohibiting use of firecrackers between 10 pm and …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of West Bengal Pollution Control Board Vs Internatinal Marwari Association & Ors dated 29/10/2015 regarding fixation of the upper limit of sound intensity during bursting of fire crackers, West Bengal.
