An analysis by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has revealed a substantial rise in fine particulate matter on Diwali, with a 45 per cent increase in PM2.5 and a 33 per cent increase in PM10, compared to the previous year. The DPCC’s report emphasised that nearly all air quality …
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 …
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 …
ALLAHABAD: Buoyed by the denizens' support towards the recent campaign against high-decibel firecrackers, anti-pollution activists in the city now plan to extend the campaign and persuade the public against using polythene. Sharing the details with TOI, anti-pollution activist and Limca Book record holder Rajendra Tiwari Dukanji said, "Perhaps our requests …
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 …
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 Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) will monitor noise levels at 12 locations across the city and in three other spots in the neighbouring Pimpri-Chinchwad area for three days during Diwali. The board will also set up eight additional centres to monitor the air quality in the city on 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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
This is the order issued by West Bengal State Pollution Control Board on controlling noise pollution due to fire crackers. It says that the maximum permissible noise level of the firecrackers at the time of bursting within the State of West Bengal must not exceed 90 dB(A) impulse noise at …
BHOPAL: With just four days to Diwali, MP pollution control board (MPPCB ) and the district administration are yet to certify if the firecrackers in markets are illegal or as per standards of noise pollution norms of Central Pollution Control Board. The board collected firecracker samples recently. MPPCB regional officer, …
According to this report by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) & Awaaz Foundation, the manufacturers of fire crackers are flouting Supreme Court directives on noise levels as well as the quantity of heavy metals in their products. Bursting of fire crackers create significant noise pollution during the Diwali Festival. MPCB …
There is a slight breather from the usually terrible air pollution scenario in Delhi. Even though we might be emitting as many or more pollutants this year, pollution levels in the next few days are likely to be lower than 2012, thanks to the prevailing wind pattern. The System of …
Tests conducted on firecrackers by NGO Awaaz Foundation and Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) have revealed that several companies are flouting Supreme Court directives on noise levels as well as the quantity of heavy metals in their products. As per the report, while all serial crackers crossed the threshold of …
Anti-noise activists want all firecrackers, samples of which were tested by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) on October 14, to be banned as they exceed the permissible noise levels. Noise pollution is a serious health hazard and can cause annoyance and aggression, hypertension, high stress levels, tinnitus, hearing loss, …
Citizens have made up their minds to celebrate this Diwali with eco-friendly idols of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi. With barely five days left for Diwali, demand for eco-friendly idols of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Laxmi has picked up in city. These idols would be made of natural, bio-degradable materials …
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 …
