Page 24 - Diwali

Cracker ban impact: Fire accidents decline by 16% in Delhi

Fire director also informed that there was 48% reduction in calls from 12 am to 7 am

Theresa May thanks Britain's Indian communities on Diwali

The British Prime Minister said the message of the festival of lights that ultimately good will triumph over evil, hope over despair and light over darkness will resonate with people of all faiths

India's Diwali promise, medical visas to all deserving

Since August 15, however, Pakistani nationals seeking medical treatment have not been denied visas

This is how Delhi is gearing up for less noisy, less toxic Diwali

Many fire cracker lovers IANS spoke with on Diwali eve said they struggled in sourcing them but eventually managed to get crackers

Paddy bonus stirs Diwali market in Chhattisgarh

The Dhanteras market alone in the state transacted businesses worth about Rs 900 crore

Diwali: Tea lights and tales

I would want the gift of a clean environment this Diwali - free of dust and pollution, both physical and mental, said Satish Gupta

Facebook 2016 year review: Diwali most talked topic, Uri attacks, surgical strikes in list too

Pokemon Go, Pathankot attacks and the iPhone 7 launch claimed the last three spots on the list

No-cracker Diwali to cleaner fuel: What Kejriwal govt can do to tackle Delhi pollution

Real policy is not defensive short term emergency measures but something proactive spanning multiple years

'ADHM', 'Shivaay': No fireworks at box office on Diwali

The movies did not register a hike in their collections, but trade experts believe the coming days look bright

Sikkim leads the way in celebrating noise-free, pollution-free Diwali

State has banned the use of firecrackers and celebrate a clean, 'green' Diwali, with active support of an enlightened citizenry

More than 150 people injured during Diwali in Jaipur

Out of 169 reported cases, 68 were related to accidents while 72 others were regarding fire-related incidents

Barack Obama celebrates Diwali, lights first-ever diya in Oval Office

Obama was also the first president to celebrate Diwali personally at the White House in 2009

Delhi saw 173 fire-related incidents this Diwali

No casualties or major damage was reported

UN lights up for Diwali for the 1st time

From 2016 onwards, Diwali was made an optional holiday for the UN

Ten things you should know about Diwali

Diwali is celebrated to worship goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity

Breaking age-old taboo, Vrindavan's widows celebrate Diwali inside Gopinath temple

Vrindavan has an ancient past, associated with Hindu history, and is an important Hindu pilgrimage site

Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh urges pollution-free Diwali

Governor Acharya Devvrat also said the festival would bring joy and happiness into the lives of the people

PM Narendra Modi greets nation on Diwali

PM Modi took to Twitter to greet the nation

NC leader asks PM Modi to spend Diwali with border residents

NC's provincial chief Devender Singh Rana hit out at BJP leaders and alleged that they had abandoned the people in their time of need

Chase for Diwali luck could see bets worth Rs 10,000 crore

Gambling in India is banned, except for some categories such as lotteries and horse racing