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Atishi Targets Centre On Stubble Burning Amid Delhi's Air Emergency
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi hit out at the central government Monday, accusing it of failing to act and practicing "politics on pollution" after the national capital region woke this morning choking under a layer of toxic smog and an AQI of 481.
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"No Religion Encourages Pollution": Top Court On Crackers Amid Air Crisis
The Supreme Court has demanded Delhi Police take "immediate action" to stop the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the national capital even days after Diwali, observing sharply that "no religion encourages pollution".
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"What Steps Taken?" Court Pulls Up Delhi Government, Top Cop Over Cracker Ban
The Supreme Court on Monday demanded an "immediate" response from the Delhi government and police to the ban - which seems to exist on paper only - against firecrackers during Diwali, a ban that is announced, and ignored, every year.
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"Punjab Should Declare Itself Helpless": Supreme Court On Delhi Air Pollution
The Supreme Court - as Delhi faces (predictably) worsening air pollution levels - slammed the Punjab and Haryana governments Wednesday, calling them out for failing to act on June 2021 orders to prosecute violators of anti-pollution laws.
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After Supreme Court Rap, Delhi Air Pollution Panel's 'Flying Squads' Move
Days after a rap on the knuckles from the Supreme Court, the Commission for Air Quality Management - a central panel to monitor air pollution and quality in Delhi - has swung into action, setting up 'flying squads' to stop stubble burning.
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Cases Against 2,246 For Bursting Firecrackers On Diwali In Tamil Nadu
As many as 2,206 cases have been filed across Tamil Nadu for violating the Supreme Court's 2-hour cap for bursting firecrackers during Deepavali celebrations, the state police said on Monday.
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Delhi Residents Celebrate Diwali With Crackers Despite Supreme Court Ban
Buildings were decorated with earthen lamps and colourful lights as people across the country celebrated Diwali with pomp on Sunday and a relatively better air quality during the day than in previous years brought much relief to revellers in Delhi.
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Diwali 2023: State Wise Rules For Bursting Firecrackers
On Diwali, state governments have given a limited time window to burst firecrackers in accordance with the Supreme Court order.
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"Carrots And Sticks...": Supreme Court Demands End To Delhi Air Crisis
The Supreme Court on Friday demanded the centre and states, including Punjab, work together to stop farm fires and resolve Delhi's annual air quality crisis.
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Odisha High Court Allows "Green" Crackers During Diwali
The Orissa High Court on Monday allowed sale and use of "green" fireworks during this year's Diwali festival, citing the Supreme Court's order that only those firecrackers containing barium salts were prohibited.
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Blanket Ban On Firecrackers To Continue In Delhi: Official
The blanket ban on bursting of firecrackers in Delhi will continue, a senior Delhi government official said on Monday after the Supreme Court set aside a Calcutta High Court order completely barring the sale and use of crackers in West Bengal.
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Only Green Crackers Allowed For Diwali, Says Tamil Nadu Government
The Tamil Nadu government on Monday made it clear only green crackers will be allowed to be burst on Diwalion November 4 in the State and announced time slots of two hours to light firecrackers in line with the Supreme Court directive.
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"Cannot Have Complete Ban On Firecrackers": Supreme Court's New Ruling
Green crackers - firecrackers made using relatively less-polluting materials - can be used during the festive season starting this week in West Bengal, the Supreme Court said on Monday, setting aside a total ban on crackers by the Calcutta High Court
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Delhi Court Rejects Plea By Traders Seeking Permission To Sell Crackers
Sale of firecrackers is not permitted in the national capital as per the orders passed by the National Green Tribunal and the Supreme Court, the Delhi High Court said on Monday.
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Supreme Court To Hear Plea Against High Court Order Banning Crackers In Bengal
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea against the Calcutta High Court order banning the sale, purchase and use of all firecrackers in the state during Kali Puja, Diwali celebrations and some other festivities this year.
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Atishi Targets Centre On Stubble Burning Amid Delhi's Air Emergency
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi hit out at the central government Monday, accusing it of failing to act and practicing "politics on pollution" after the national capital region woke this morning choking under a layer of toxic smog and an AQI of 481.
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"No Religion Encourages Pollution": Top Court On Crackers Amid Air Crisis
The Supreme Court has demanded Delhi Police take "immediate action" to stop the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the national capital even days after Diwali, observing sharply that "no religion encourages pollution".
-
"What Steps Taken?" Court Pulls Up Delhi Government, Top Cop Over Cracker Ban
The Supreme Court on Monday demanded an "immediate" response from the Delhi government and police to the ban - which seems to exist on paper only - against firecrackers during Diwali, a ban that is announced, and ignored, every year.
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"Punjab Should Declare Itself Helpless": Supreme Court On Delhi Air Pollution
The Supreme Court - as Delhi faces (predictably) worsening air pollution levels - slammed the Punjab and Haryana governments Wednesday, calling them out for failing to act on June 2021 orders to prosecute violators of anti-pollution laws.
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After Supreme Court Rap, Delhi Air Pollution Panel's 'Flying Squads' Move
Days after a rap on the knuckles from the Supreme Court, the Commission for Air Quality Management - a central panel to monitor air pollution and quality in Delhi - has swung into action, setting up 'flying squads' to stop stubble burning.
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Cases Against 2,246 For Bursting Firecrackers On Diwali In Tamil Nadu
As many as 2,206 cases have been filed across Tamil Nadu for violating the Supreme Court's 2-hour cap for bursting firecrackers during Deepavali celebrations, the state police said on Monday.
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Delhi Residents Celebrate Diwali With Crackers Despite Supreme Court Ban
Buildings were decorated with earthen lamps and colourful lights as people across the country celebrated Diwali with pomp on Sunday and a relatively better air quality during the day than in previous years brought much relief to revellers in Delhi.
-
Diwali 2023: State Wise Rules For Bursting Firecrackers
On Diwali, state governments have given a limited time window to burst firecrackers in accordance with the Supreme Court order.
-
"Carrots And Sticks...": Supreme Court Demands End To Delhi Air Crisis
The Supreme Court on Friday demanded the centre and states, including Punjab, work together to stop farm fires and resolve Delhi's annual air quality crisis.
-
Odisha High Court Allows "Green" Crackers During Diwali
The Orissa High Court on Monday allowed sale and use of "green" fireworks during this year's Diwali festival, citing the Supreme Court's order that only those firecrackers containing barium salts were prohibited.
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Blanket Ban On Firecrackers To Continue In Delhi: Official
The blanket ban on bursting of firecrackers in Delhi will continue, a senior Delhi government official said on Monday after the Supreme Court set aside a Calcutta High Court order completely barring the sale and use of crackers in West Bengal.
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Only Green Crackers Allowed For Diwali, Says Tamil Nadu Government
The Tamil Nadu government on Monday made it clear only green crackers will be allowed to be burst on Diwalion November 4 in the State and announced time slots of two hours to light firecrackers in line with the Supreme Court directive.
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"Cannot Have Complete Ban On Firecrackers": Supreme Court's New Ruling
Green crackers - firecrackers made using relatively less-polluting materials - can be used during the festive season starting this week in West Bengal, the Supreme Court said on Monday, setting aside a total ban on crackers by the Calcutta High Court
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Delhi Court Rejects Plea By Traders Seeking Permission To Sell Crackers
Sale of firecrackers is not permitted in the national capital as per the orders passed by the National Green Tribunal and the Supreme Court, the Delhi High Court said on Monday.
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Supreme Court To Hear Plea Against High Court Order Banning Crackers In Bengal
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea against the Calcutta High Court order banning the sale, purchase and use of all firecrackers in the state during Kali Puja, Diwali celebrations and some other festivities this year.
