Bombay HC Cracks Down On Mumbai Air Pollution
Cracking down on the rising air pollution in Mumbai, the Bombay high court has imposed a comprehensive ban on the transportation of construction debris to and from construction sites. In a bid to curtail particulate matter and dust emissions, all construction materials must now be transported in fully covered trucks or mixer plants, ensuring that the transportation process is environmentally responsible. The HC also banned all construction… read-more
Tags: Bombay HC, Air Pollution, Construction Ban, Indian Court, Diwali
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Congress Leader Questions Modi Govt About Rising Prices Amid Diwali
Hitting out at the Centre, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on November 3, said the BJP government must answer as to how will one celebrate Diwali when prices of food items are "skyrocketing" just a week before the festival. The Congress general secretary raised concern over prices of onions, sugar and pulses. She questioned Modi Government asking, "Diwali is a week away, but the prices of food items are rising."
Tags: politics, Congress leader, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Modi Government , Diwali
Courtesy: The Week.in
Diwali Declared As Public School Holiday In New York
In good news for the residents living in New York, the authorities declared Diwali as a school holiday. The decision was taken considering more than 2 lakh residents of New York, who celebrate Diwali. "This is a city that’s continuously changing, continuously welcoming communities from all over the world," said Eric Adam, the Mayor of New York, USA. Furthermore, in 2023, Diwali will be celebrated on November 14.
Tags: Diwali, Public Holiday, indian culture, Mayor Eric Adam, USA
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Lawmaker Passes Bill To Make Diwali Federal Holiday In US
American lawmaker has introduced a bill in the US Congress, asking to make Diwali, a federal holiday in the states. He mentioned that the festival of lights, a federal holiday, should be a federal holiday, a move welcomed by different communities from across the country. Congresswoman Grace Meng addressed the media after introducing the bill in the House of Representatives, which if passed makes Diwali a federal holiday in US.
Tags: US Lawmaker, Congresswomen, Diwali, Federal Holiday, The Diwali Act
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
Bengaluru Reports Increased Lung Diseases Following 'Diwali Pollution'
Many hospitals in Bengaluru have observed a rise in the number of patients suffering from respiratory diseases as the air quality has deteriorated since Diwali. Air Quality Index around Diwali jumped by 23% compared to the same time last year. The number of people suffering from lung diseases has increased by approximately 30%. Doctors advise people to avoid going out too much and use masks at all times.
Tags: Diwali, Air Pollution, lungs, Lung disease, air quality index
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Sparkling Starfield: NASA’s Post On 'Diwali From Space' Dazzles Everyone
For Diwali, India lighted up in a magnificent blaze of light and color, with photographs of the festivities hitting social media sites. Many Indians were looking forward to NASA's image of the country from space. They finally got a peek of the Hubble Space Telescope's spectacular "sparkling starfield." "It contains a densely-packed collection of… read-more
Tags: Diwali, India, NASA, hubble space telescope, Indian Festivals
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Sale For JioPhone Next Begins On Ocassion Of Diwali
The sale for JioPhone Next began on November 4 in India, costing Rs 6,499. The phone comes with a 5.5-inch HD+ display, 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, a 13-megapixel rear and 8-megapixel front camera. It supports Qualcomm Snapdragon QM-215 Soc, runs on Android 11 Go, and is fueled by a 3500 mAh battery. One can also buy it on EMIs by paying Rs 1,999.
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Courtesy: India Today
11 Inspiring Heroes You Can Support This Diwali Season: The Better India
The season of joy, love, and light is here, and The Better India is embracing this opportunity to make a significant impact. They have put up a list of 11 charities that you may support this Diwali and donate to bring about a change, throughout India. We honor these unsung heroes who… read-more
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Courtesy: The Better India
Explained: Diwali, The Indian Festival Of Lights
Diwali in sanskrit can be translated to a "row of lights". Diwali is observed on the 15th day of the "Kartik month", as it is considered as the holiest month. Diwali or Deepavali, is a Hindu-originated festival celebrated in India and by the Indian diaspora. During the five-day celebration also known as the “festival of lights" diyas (clay lamps) are lit to signify the victory of good over evil.
Tags: Diwali, festival, lights festivals, lord ram
Courtesy: NDTV
Centre Reduces Excise Duty By Rs 5 On Petrol & Rs 10 On Diesel
On the eve of Diwali, the government of India on November 3 reduced the excise duty by Rs 5 on petrol and Rs 10 on diesel. The new prices will come into effect from November 4. The price for petrol and diesel on November 3 remained at Rs 110.04 per litre and Rs 98..42 a litre in Delhi, repectively. The government also demanded to reduce VAT on fuels.
Tags: Petrol, Diesel, Exciese Duty, Central Government, Diwali
Courtesy: ABP Live