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Amidst global warming and increasing pollution, the air quality index in Ranchi has been under control post Diwali, thanks to the efforts of the State Pollution Control Board. The board had put up display boards at various locations to measure the pollutant levels, which showed that the air quality index
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As the festival season approaches, many Uttar Pradesh cities, including Lucknow, are experiencing deteriorating air quality. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), eight U.P. cities recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of over 200 on Sunday, with Bulandshahr hitting a peak of 310, the worst in the
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Researchers at Integral University have conducted a study to assess the impact of firecracker burning during Diwali, a major festival in India, on air pollution. The research, published in the Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment, reveals that air pollution levels skyrocketed during the festival, with significant increases in particulate matter
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The city of Dubai is set to witness a series of celebrations marking the Indian 'Festival of Lights', Diwali, with a two-week-long extravaganza that kicked off on October 14 and will run until October 28. The festivities, organized by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), aim to promote
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Bihar's capital, Patna, and other major cities are facing poor air quality ahead of Diwali, with the health of COVID-19 recovered individuals being a major concern. According to a bulletin by the Central Pollution Control Board, Patna's overall air quality index (AQI) stood at 239, classified
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The air quality in Delhi has turned bad ahead of Diwali, according to the Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the capital stood at 303 on Tuesday, and it is expected to remain very bad for the next two
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As India struggles to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is planning to spend this Diwali with Indian Army jawans posted at the India-Pakistan Jaisalmer border in Rajasthan. The prime minister's visit assumes significant importance this year, given the somber mood that pervades
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Celebrities in India are getting ready to celebrate Diwali in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amidst the festivities, many are opting for eco-friendly and noise-free ways to celebrate the festival of lights, choosing to focus on family, food, and fun instead of bursting crackers. Singer Shilpa Rao is planning
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The demand for gold during Dhanteras, the gold buying festival, remained moderate this year, with gold retailers citing a slowdown in the economy and a poor monsoon as reasons for the subdued demand. As a result, there has been a shift in demand from gold to diamonds, with most retailers
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Beneath the twinkling lights and vibrant Diwali celebrations across Ahmedabad, the unsung heroes of the city carry on with their duties, whether it's emergency medical services, firefighting, or keeping the city's streets clean. Tales of devotion and dedication come alive as we meet the individuals who
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As the festival of lights, Diwali, was being celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains around the world, the US Senate unanimously passed a resolution to recognize its religious and historical significance. Introduced by Senators Menendez, Cornyn, and Warner, the resolution expresses the Senate's deepest respect for
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Dhanteras is a significant festival in Hindu mythology that falls on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight in the month of Kartik (October-November). It is celebrated two days before the festival of lights, Diwali, and is a day to worship Lord Yama, the god of death, to ensure prosperity
