Actor Shekhar Suman Requests People to light Candle Over the Six-Month Anniversary of SSR's demise
Commemorating the six-month anniversary of actor Sushant Singh Rajput's demise, actor Shekhar Suman requested people to lit candles and pray for his soul. The actor said Diwali is on 14th and, "14th is also a black date because we lost SSR on the same, six months ago. What a paradox!" He further questioned the CBI of not identifying a definite cause of death and mentioned that mysteries will remain unknown forever.
Tags: Sushant Singh Rajput, Shekhar Suman, Twitter, Diwali
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Delhi Police Arrest Seven People For Possessing 600 Kg Of Illegal Firecrackers
Following a blanket ban on sale of firecrackers by the Delhi government, seven individuals were booked for possessing illegal crackers. Reportedly, the Delhi Police have confiscated about 600 kg of illegal firecrackers from the accused. Besides this, the police have also lodged eight cases pertaining to bursting of firecrackers. The police said that the licenses issued for the sale of firecrackers have already been suspended by the government… read-more
Tags: Delhi, Delhi Government , Diwali
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Netizens Slam Tanishq In Their Latest Diwali Ad Campaign, Tanishq Deletes It Later
Jewellery brand Tanishq’s new advertisement aiming to discourage people from burning crackers created a new trouble for the brand. Netizens flocked Twitter, raising questions, saying the brand should not preach Hindus as how to celebrate Diwali. A BJP National Secretary C.T. Ravi also slammed the company for promoting a westernized Diwali with no Hindu symbols. Eventually, they had to remove the video.
Tags: Diwali, Tanishq Ad, tanishq
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Mumbai: BMC Bans Firecrackers In Public, Allows Mild Crackers For Two Hours
Considering the Covid-19 situation, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has banned the bursting of fire crackers in public places. However, it has allowed soundless crackers like phooljhadi and anar from 8-10 pm. The Mumbai police and BMC will take strict action against anyone who violates the norms. To combat the spread of the virus, along with mitigating air pollution in the national capital, National Green… read-more
Tags: Diwali, Firecrackers, BMC, Coronavirus, National Green Tribunal
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Diwali: NGO Makes Diyas Of Cow Dung, SHG Produces Eco-friendly Candles
In an effort to celebrate eco-friendly Diwali, an NGO from Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur district is producing diyas made of cow dung. A volunteer from the NGO claimed that these earthen lamps caused no pollution and gave better lights than Chinese lamps. Similarly, a women Self Help Group in Tripura is manufacturing candles from bamboo sticks. The initiatives are aimed not only at conserving nature but also at generating employment… read-more
Tags: Tripura, eco-friendly, Biplab Kumar Deb, Diwali, Coronavirus
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Maha CM Negates Any Blanket Ban On FireCrackers, Calls For Self-Discipline
Maharashtra CM Uddhav noted that there will be no ban on firecrackers in the state, disallowing use of firecrackers in public spaces. He requested the citizens to portray self-discipline and celebrate Diwali without firecrackers. He concluded that the state has controlled the COVID situation and the pollution due to mass bursting of fire crackers all efforts will go in vain. The decision came amid several states including Delhi and Haryana… read-more
Tags: Diwali, Maharashtra , Uddhav Thackeray
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Delhi: Shopkeeper Booked For Hoarding 34.6 Kgs Of Illegal Firecrackers
The Delhi Police on November 6 arrested a shopkeeper in Dabri area for hoarding about 34.6 kg of illegal firecrackers. Reportedly, the police raided the shop after receiving an input regarding the crime. The store owner, Rakesh Bansal, has been booked under the sections of the Explosives Act. Earlier, the Delhi government on November 5 enforced a total ban on sale and use of firecrackers from November 7 to 30.
Tags: Delhi, Delhi Government , Diwali, Firecrackers
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UK PM Boris Johnson Illustrates Lord Ram And Sita In Fighting Covid-19
UK PM Boris Johnson compared the current situation of Covid-19 with Lord Ram and Sita's struggle, saying we will get through the pandemic as they defeated Ravana. Speaking at 10 Downing Street in London on November 6, he addressed the inaugural of virtual 'iGlobal Diwali Fest 2020.' Asking for a collective effort in the second lockdown phase, Johnson also praised the Indian community living there for ensuring safe Diwali celebrations ahead of… read-more
Tags: United Kingdom, london, Pm Boris, Diwali
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Haryana: CM Khattar Prohibits Sale, Usage Of Firecrackers Over COVID Fear
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on November 6 put a blanket ban on the sale and usage of firecrackers in the state ahead of Diwali. The decision aims to avoid the possible spread of COVID-19 due to the contamination caused by firecrackers. Earlier, Chief Ministers of Rajasthan, Odisha, Sikkim and Delhi have also banned the use and sale of fireworks in their states.
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Delhi To Impose Rs 1 Lakh Fine For Bursting Or Selling Firecrackers
Soon after putting a blanket ban on use and sale of firecrackers, the Delhi government on November 6 ordered that any person found violating the order would have to pay a fine of Rs 1 lakh. Earlier, the state's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has put the ban, effective from November 7 till November 30. The state's Environment Minister Gopal Rai cited life-threatening COVID-19 scenario as the reason for the ban.
Tags: Delhi, CM Arvind Kejriwal, Diwali, Air Pollution
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
