Page 3 - Diwali Pollution
2,500 Fire Service personnel to be deployed across Delhi on Diwali
Officers have ensured that vehicles are fully repaired and equipped to handle emergencies
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Violators of firecracker ban can face jail term up to 6 yrs: Delhi Minister
The Delhi Police and the revenue department have been directed to constitute patrolling teams to check violations
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States ban firecrackers on pollution, Covid: Industry stares at dark Diwali
Just ahead of Diwali, many states have imposed ban on firecrackers over depleting air quality and to avoid Covid complications. But the industry and businesses stare at a dark Diwali, hoping to suffer huge losses. Watch the video to know the full story. >
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Pollution levels peak in Delhi on Diwali day, expected to worsen tonight
The period between October 15 and November 15 is considered critical for Delhi-NCR's air quality due to stubble burning in neighbouring states and firecracker emissions on Diwali
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Diwali air pollution: UP green watchdog shuts plywood units in Lucknow
Serves notices on nearly 100 companies and agencies across the state for air pollution
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Over 550 cases filed, more than 300 held for violating SC order on crackers
Legal action was taken against 24 juveniles under the provisions of the Juvenile Act
Post-Diwali pollution: Many unhappy over violation of SC order in Delhi-NCR
Many wonder how people cannot understand the repercussions of bursting crackers
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Diwali pollution: North India saw world's worst air quality over festive weekend
On the morning of Nov 1, Delhi citizens woke up to an average PM 2.5 level which was 29 times above WHO standards
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Patna records seven times rise in RSPM level on Diwali day
The level of RSPM records at 487.74 micrograms between 2 pm and 10 pm on Diwali against the 425.43 micrograms of RSPM on the normal day
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Air quality at its worst: A day after Diwali, near-zero visibility in Delhi
Air quality worsens, city under a blanket of thick smog
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Will Diwali make Delhi's air the worst ever?
A look at the national capital's preparedness to deal with the air pollution this Diwali
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