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Air quality in Punjab dips post-Diwali in most cities, despite yearly improvement
October 21, 2025 6:42 pm
Although the average AQI for Punjab after Diwali night this year was 206, it was still lower than the average of 255 recorded last year and 268 in 2021.
Delhi’s AQI hits ‘severe’ levels after Diwali; residents call city a ‘gas chamber’: ‘My throat is burning’
October 21, 2025 10:00 am
Air quality across the National Capital Region nosedived overnight, with 36 of Delhi’s 38 monitoring stations falling into the ‘red zone’, signalling ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ conditions.
How can we ensure people burst only green crackers?: Delhi cops say enforcement uphill task
October 16, 2025 2:10 pm
Senior police officers said flying squads would be constituted with officials from multiple domains, including those from the regional offices of the State Pollution Control Boards, as directed by the top court.
'Had decision come before Dussehra... Now it's too late': SC allows green crackers but Delhi traders say no licences, limited stock
October 16, 2025 2:09 pm
With Diwali only five days away and sales restricted to licensed outlets, firecrackers made outside NCR prohibited, and online sales banned, the short window offers more confusion than comfort.
SC allows sale of ‘green’ crackers in NCR for three days: CM hails balance between tradition, protecting environment
October 16, 2025 2:08 am
After Diwali, retailers to get 2 days to return or dispose of unsold stock, says Sirsa
Amid scepticism, green crackers return
October 16, 2025 2:09 am
Difficult to establish that a cracker is really green, implementation record poor, lifting of ban may be counterproductive, say activists and experts
Delhi's first cloud seeding trial likely after Diwali, awaiting IMD's nod: Sirsa
October 16, 2025 2:12 am
The aircraft have been fully equipped for the process and the crew is trained and familiar with the region, he added.
For a 'clean, safe, radiant festival', Delhi CM issues guidelines to govt departments ahead of Diwali
October 16, 2025 2:13 am
In the detailed guidelines provided to all heads of department and municipal authorities, Gupta emphasised that the citizens should enjoy smooth traffic, a clean environment, and a festive atmosphere.
How to get a job in Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)?
November 09, 2024 10:13 am
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the examination for the recruitment of scientific assistant in the department. This is one of the entry level posts of the department.
Mumbai hospitals report rise in respiratory illnesses amid Diwali, temperature fluctuations
November 05, 2024 9:28 am
As reported by the Central Pollution Control Board's SAMEER app, Mumbai's Air Quality Index (AQI) on Sunday was 157, which falls into the 'moderate' category.
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