A slew of short and long-term measures including ban on entry of commercial vehicles not bound for Delhi, restriction on use of diesel generator sets during social functions, imposition of Rs.2,000

District Collector Rajendra Ratnoo has stated that the people should make it a point to celebrate Deepavali free from noise pollution. He has suggested that the money to be spent on firecrackers could be set aside for helping the poor students to buy books and clothes.

In a statement issued here, the Collector has observed that the firecrackers would cause both noise and atmospheric pollution. Bursting of firecrackers would generate sulphur-dioxide, nitrogen-dioxide and harmful suspended particles.

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More than seven years after the biannual open air firecracker tests started, have they been reduced to empty theatrics with no impact?

Despite several campaigns being organised to raise awareness about the hazards of firecracker-induced noise pollution, expect a noisy Diwali this year too.

New Delhi: Smog conditions over Delhi improved considerably on Thursday as the muchawaited wind finally picked up in and around the city.

207 HRS and Counting Met warns of dense smog starting Nov 12, says not seen since 1989. After 207 hours of smog cover, the city saw clear sky when the afternoon sun returned on Thursday.

The number of noisy firecrackers violating decibel limits has hit a two-year low, results of the joint firecracker tests conducted on Thursday show.

‘Will write to Environment ministry’