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 …
Scientists Say Pollution To Reach Dangerous Levels Despite Warm Weather Delhiites are likely to breathe in severely polluted air the day after Diwali. At present, the capital's air quality is hovering in the category range of `moderate' and `very poor' according to the national air quality index launched by the …
Don't ignore skin and eye irritation this festive season, doctors caution Humidity combined with pollution caused by bursting firecrackers can turn into a dangerous cocktail for those with respiratory disorders, doctors warn. Health experts also say that breathing issues, skin and eye irritation should not be ignored this festive season. …
The UP Pollution Control Board will complete a two-stage analysis of air and noise pollution to assess the impact of firecrackers on the environment in Ghaziabad this week. The first stage of the analysis was conducted on October 15, while the second stage will be conducted during Diwali on October …
To Monitor Noise Levels At 45 Locations On 3 Days Of Diwali The state pollution control board will monitor noise levels at 45 select locations in the city across three days of Diwali, beginning Thursday , 24x7. Among the 45 sites that will be monitored 15 are located in the …
As in past years, the Uttarakhand Environment Protection and Pollution Control Board (UEPPCB) will be measuring the noise and air pollution levels in Dehradun during the Deepawali festivities. However, despite there being talks in the public about shunning noisy crackers and using Indian products during the celebrations, the Supreme Court …
With Diwali round the corner, the West Bengal Pollution Control Board will keep a strict vigil on the city and the rest of the state to prevent pollution of the environment. The WBPCB is helping the police 'test' firecrackers and publish a list of those which should be avoided to …
NAVI MUMBAI: The pollution control board is gearing up to measure air quality and noise levels this Diwali once again. The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has already started monitoring the ambient air quality in the city and has also added three additional sites in Koparkhairane, Belapur and Sanpada, where …
While environmentalists and green activists have been advocating not bursting crackers on Diwali because of the increase in air and noise pollution that it causes, patakha lovers continue to look for the latest variants in the market of the traditional anar, chakri and rocket. While there are a whole lot …
RAIPUR: Raipurians have not been conscious of a green Diwali going by air and noise pollution data of last few years. Whether there will be a remarkable change this Diwali remains to be seen. Data collected by Chhattisgarh State Environment Conservation Board (CSECB) revealed that pollution levels, have been consistently …
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) hasn’t put in place any special plans to check pollution during the Deepavali despite being ordered by the High Court to take stringent measures to that effect. The court had taken serious note of the increasing levels of noise and air pollution in …
A large number of doctors in Delhi this year are appealing for a cracker-free Diwali. Advocating ‘No Diwali crackers, no lung cancer’ for the city this festival season, Dr. Niranjan Naik, senior Oncologist (surgeon) from Dharamshila Hospital said: “Firecrackers form a major part of our Diwali celebrations. These firecrackers are …
The National Green Tribunal, western zone bench, Pune, has come down heavily on the use of high-decibel firecrackers and directed the authorities concerned to form committees in each district to tackle the nuisance. The NGT bench comprising Justice Vikas R Kingaonkar and expert member Ajay Deshpande issued the order on …
Raising a cry for a silent Diwali in the national capital, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday urged Lt-Governor Najeeb Jung to ensure the execution of a Supreme Court order which bans the bursting of noise-generating firecrackers in residential areas. Vardhan, the Lok Sabha MP from the Chandni Chowk …
The Delhi Government’s Environment Department has installed sound devices at six prominent locations across the city to assess the level of sound pollution. While the initiative comes ahead of the Diwali festival when the level of sound and air pollution in the city gets worse due to fire crackers, officials …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Ravindra Bhusari vs MoEF & Ors dated 14/10/2014 regarding firecrackers, which cause excessive sound/noise beyond prescribed decibels as well as illegally imported crackers, Maharashtra.
A petition has been filed in the National Green Tribunal (NGT) seeking ban on bursting firecrackers on the grounds that they cause pollution and promote child labour. The petitioner, Ravindra Bhusari, was a firecracker dealer once. Asim Sarode, legal counsel for the petitioner, said, "It is well known that bursting …
Tests Find Most Serial Crackers Violate Norms Politicians and their supporters should behave responsibly by not violating decibel levels to celebrate their victory in the elections, noise pollution activists said, after a test on Thursday found most serial crackers were far louder than permissible levels. The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board …
The State Government has decided to strengthen measures to ensure a complete ban on busting of firecrackers and use of loudspeakers beyond the permissible sound limits as set by the Ministry of Forest and Environment under the guidance of the Supreme Court of India. Additional Chief Secretary, Housing and Environment …
With “Festival of lights — Diwali” round the corner, the UT Environment Department has geared up to ensure low decibel and pollution levels in the City Beautiful. The “Green Diwali” campaign in Chandigarh went for a toss last year as the city had witnessed a noisier and most polluted Diwali …
The city administration is in the process of launching a series of initiatives to ensure safe and pollution-free Diwali in the city. The administration is also planning to come down heavily on hoarders to ensure prices of the essential commodities are not jacked up during the festival. A large number …
