Action taken report in the form of affidavit on behalf of the District Magistrate and Collector, South 24 Parganas District dated February 22, 2025. The matter related to a newspaper report which appeared in the Hindu, January 15, 2024 titled "Rising sea, shrinking sands erode vibrancy of Ganga Sagar mela". …
Security arrangements have been stepped up and a strong vigil on the bursting of crackers beyond the permissible limit is being kept for Diwali. Kali Puja was observed in various parts of the State at temples and at community pujas. Marquees were put up to celebrate the festival in the …
Inhaling the gaseous air pollutants along with other toxic gases emitted by firecrackers not only makes one cough, go breathless and feel irritation in the throat, it aggravates the chance of attack among asthma patients, says health experts. Firecrackers contain elements like copper, cadmium, sulphur, aluminium, barium and various other …
Before lighting up a bomb or sparkler this diwali, think of the harmful metals and chemicals that go into the making of firecrackers to emit bright, colourful and shimmering lights and a booming sound. Since substances in crackers are toxic, the waste generated poses severe threat to environment. According to …
As traders complain of a significant drop in the sale of firecrackers this year with people scaling down Diwali celebrations in the wake of cyclone and floods, environmentalists see a positive side to the trend. Environmentalist said subdued Diwali is good news for the environment. "The reduced sale of crackers …
Even as denizens of Sangam City joined crores of other Indians in celebrating the festival of lights, few gave a thought to purchasing ecofriendly idols. On Saturday, people made beelines at stalls selling idols of Lord Ganesha and Laxmi. However, while most chose the brightest and most colourful idols, only …
This Diwali, many housewives in the city are preparing sweets at home for the festival due to fear of adulteration in sweets available in markets. "Around this time of the year, the worst quality of khoya is available in the market. In the past few months, the price of milk …
Medical experts have warned patients suffering from lung and heart diseases, blood pressure and diabetes to exercise caution as their condition might worsen during the festive of lights, Diwali. Firecrackers can trigger heart and lung problems, they noted. During this time, owing to weather change patients of bronchial asthma need …
A decade ago, you knew Diwali was approaching a month in advance, thanks to thunderous firecrackers. After a decade of awareness drives by anti-noise pollution crusaders, police and civic administration, Mumbai has witnessed progressively quieter Diwali celebrations. Aawaz Foundation, which battles noise pollution, has recorded noise levels during Diwali for …
She and her friends plan to petition Centre in this regard 13-year-old chronic asthmatic wants a law banning the bursting of firecrackers during Deepawali, which, she insists is a festival of light and not noise or pollution. Sanjna Chaturvedi, an eighth standard student at a school in the City, along …
Pollution Threat More Serious Now: Experts New Delhi: The Delhi government’s sustained campaign against firecrackers has raised awareness, particularly among schoolchildren, about the harm crackers do to the environment, but it has failed to lower air pollution on Diwali. TOI assessed Central Pollution Control Board’s Diwali air quality data of …
Campaigns By Schools Lead To Decline: Survey Bangalore: Children are ensuring a massive change in our mindset, and how! Anti-cracker campaigns launched by schools across the country have resulted in a 20-25% dip in sale of crackers, says a survey. Although there has been 10%-15% rise in cracker prices, the …
Health Experts Warn People With Lung Ailments About Impact Of Smoke Pune: Inhaling fumes emitted by firecrackers not only makes one cough, go breathless and have irritation in the throat, but also worsens pre-existing conditions such as asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia. Children and the elderly with lung diseases are vulnerable, …
Officials of the UP Pollution Control Board led by the regional officer on Thursday carried out a awareness campaign against crackers at a city-based school. During the programme, officials apprised children about the adverse impact of crackers on human health and environment. On the occasion, the children pledged to protect …
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 …
Holy smoke arising from Hindu funeral pyres, Muslim cemeteries and Buddhist temples are responsible for almost a quarter of the greenhouse gases blamed for global warming on the Indian subcontinent and the melting of the Himalayan glaciers, a new study has claimed. Researchers have long suspected that the rituals of …
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 …
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 …
