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SHAH ALAM, Nov 10 — Police are investigating an incident involving an individual setting off firecrackers at the t...

At the State-run Minto Ophthalmic Hospital, 12 of the 20 patients treated over the three days till November 9 suffered grievous injuries.

Separately, one BJP MLA claimed that bursting crackers wards off diseases, while a minister suggested spraying a mixture of rose water and water to control air pollution.

New Delhi, home to over 30 million people, regularly ranks among the world's most polluted areas during winter, with pollution worsening in late October and November.<br><br><br><br>

BMC says rockets and similar aerial firecrackers pose a significant fire hazard as they can land on rooftops, balconies, windows and combustible materials in nearby buildings

The order came a day after a major fire at a 17-storey residential building in Thane city, where 50 residents were rescued

Air quality in Indian capital reaches severe levels, posing heightened health risks for more than 30 million residents.

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Data on air pollution missing from several monitoring stations of the Delhi Government at the peak of air pollution during the intervening night of November 8 and 9

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Special focus is being directed towards key junction stations, including Pollachi Junction, Palakkad Junction, Shoranur Junction, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod.

Traders are requested to obtain licenses online till the festival day and sell crackers in licensed shops only by following safety precautions, says Fire Services DG Venkata Ramana

The Supreme Court had directed that the bursting of approved green crackers during Deepavali be restricted to specific windows between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the NCR

The TNPCB urges members of the public to burst firecrackers only between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Deepavali

The orders aim to prevent public inconvenience and potential safety hazards

The applicants will have to approach competent authority such as District Revenue Officer in districts and Commissioner of Police in cities for obtaining a licence based on NOC

Here is what applicants need to know about the process, verification checks and safety requirements

Over the years, both complete or partial bans on firecrackers have been openly flouted by people in the national capital

Over the years, both complete or partial bans on firecrackers have been openly flouted by people in the national capital

Additional RPF personnel have been deployed at entry and exit points, platforms and other crowded areas to regulate queues, manage crowds and enhance security

The state government will deploy round-the-clock mobile teams to monitor violations and take measures to ensure public safety and protect the environment, Environment Minister Manoj Oraon said

No sky lanterns allowed without formal permission from the fire department, says DGP West Bengal

A complete ban may have a ‘spiralling effect’, the court says, asks the Centre and the Delhi government to ensure enforcement against sellers of spurious and banned crackers

The blast occurred in a house where firecrackers were being made; rescue operations under way

A senior police official said no untoward incident was reported, even as the RJD alleged police harassment of its Patna Teachers’ candidate and firecrackers were burst outside JD(U) MLA Anant Singh’s residence for Jan Suraaj Party’s Anuj Kumar Singh; counting is on October 27

The Bench directed authorities to update every officer about the October 15 order which banned firecracker use throughout the year.

House where the firecrackers were stored was destroyed, three nearby houses damaged. Police suspect that local firecrackers made using palm leaves were stored illegally in the house and may have caused the explosion

One worker died and another critically injured in the blast. The workers were packing firecrackers in the unit when the explosion occurred and the entire building was razed to the ground

Special teams were formed to nab the godown owner, who fled the spot after the incident