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 …
The sale of fire-crackers is reaching its peak. Markets are full of 'rockets', multi-coloured sparklers and 'bombs'. Shopkeepers pointed out that families are splurging from Rs 500 to Rs 20,000 on firecrackers. However, there are people who do not like the momentary joy brought by fire-crackers. Many youngsters, who seem …
The residents can look forward to a less noisy Diwali this time if a sharp dip in demand for loud firecrackers in the run-up to the festival of lights is of any indication. On Thursday, a walk through the city's firecracker market revealed that the demand for the noisy crackers …
A city-based NGO has launched a drive to create awareness among residents urging them to celebrate Diwali in an eco-friendly way. "Awareness programmes jointly with engineering youths would be held in a city mall to inform people about the hazardous effects of firecrackers," said Manisha Chaudhari, president of Deepshikha foundation …
With Diwali round the corner, people in Trichy have already started bursting crackers, though they are just a sample ahead of the D-day. However, in order to measure pollution level during Diwali, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has set up three temporary 'Ambient Air Quality Stations' on Tuesday. …
Lucknow: For a ‘quieter’ Diwali, the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) is acting tough to ensure adherence to the Supreme Court’s guidelines on firecrackers. On Wednesday, the board began a drive against booming crackers whose noise level is beyond permissible 125 decibels. UPPCB officials inspected the crackers sold in …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dr. Subhash C. Pandey Vs. Union of India & Ors. dated 31/10/2013 on fire crackers. NGT has been appraised of the fact that State Pollution Control Boards have kept the District Administration and the State Government informed on the requirement …
BHOPAL: With just four days to Diwali, MP pollution control board (MPPCB ) and the district administration are yet to certify if the firecrackers in markets are illegal or as per standards of noise pollution norms of Central Pollution Control Board. The board collected firecracker samples recently. MPPCB regional officer, …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dr. Subhash C. Pandey Vs. Union of India & Ors. dated 30/10/2013 with regard to noise and air pollution caused as a result of use and bursting of fire crackers.
People purchase lamps a few days ahead of Deepavali festival in Bangalore on Monday. DH photo The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has initiated a slew of measures to dissuade people from using fire crackers this Deepavali. KSPCB Chairman Vaman Acharya told reporters here on Monday that the Police …
Citizens have made up their minds to celebrate this Diwali with eco-friendly idols of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi. With barely five days left for Diwali, demand for eco-friendly idols of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Laxmi has picked up in city. These idols would be made of natural, bio-degradable materials …
Anti-noise activists want all firecrackers, samples of which were tested by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) on October 14, to be banned as they exceed the permissible noise levels. Noise pollution is a serious health hazard and can cause annoyance and aggression, hypertension, high stress levels, tinnitus, hearing loss, …
Tests conducted on firecrackers by NGO Awaaz Foundation and Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) have revealed that several companies are flouting Supreme Court directives on noise levels as well as the quantity of heavy metals in their products. As per the report, while all serial crackers crossed the threshold of …
There is a slight breather from the usually terrible air pollution scenario in Delhi. Even though we might be emitting as many or more pollutants this year, pollution levels in the next few days are likely to be lower than 2012, thanks to the prevailing wind pattern. The System of …
Institute organises awareness rally ahead of Deepavali celebrations Students and faculty members from the Department of Communication Disorders and National Service Scheme of the All-India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) on Sunday marched the streets of Mysore to create awareness on the hazardous effects of noise, especially from firecrackers, …
Over 3000 students to become green warriors for a safe and environment friendly Diwali on an initiative by UT department of environment at three schools, namely Govt Middle School, Sector 46D, Govt Model Sr Sec School, Sector 46D and Government Model Sr Sec School, Sector 16C. An awareness programme was …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nityanand Mishra Vs State of Madhya Pradesh & Others dated 28/10/2013 on pollution in the river Mandakini and in and around the town of Chitrakoot particularly during Deewali when there is an annual fare in which about 25 lakh piligrims …
Looking at the increase in sale of dry fruits ahead of Diwali, the health department officials inspected shops in the Walled City on Wednesday evening for the quality of dry fruits being sold. This inspection is to ensure that the shopkeepers are selling the right quality of dry fruits so …
सिटी का आबोहवा दिवाली पर काफी जहरीली हो जाती है। प्रदूषण डिपार्टमेंट की पिछले साल की रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, दिवाली के दौरान यहां का एयर प्रदूषण करीब 200 गुना तक बढ़ जाता है। बोर्ड की ओर से शहर का एयर प्रदूषण चेक करने के लिए हर साल दिवाली के मौके …
Diwali is likely to push up toxicity in Kolkata's air to an unprecedented high early next month. According to projections by the state pollution control board (PCB) and green NGOs, the city could record a suspended particulate matter (SPM) count five times higher than the permissible limit. Poisonous gases and …
ALLAHABAD: The recent order of Allahabad high court, regarding banning immersion of idols in river Ganga and Yamuna, had raised the issue of protecting environment, especially the water bodies. Also a group of rural women artists from Allahabad and its adjoining rural segments are doing their bit of efforts to …
