GUWAHATI: The Kamrup (Metro) district administration will take strict action this time against those who violate pollution norms during the Durga Puja celebrations.

The Bombay High Court on Monday directed all municipal bodies in Maharashtra to remove illegal pandals that may come up on roads or footpaths during the forthcoming Navratri and Diwali festivals.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday dismissed a petition on how bursting firecrackers is an essential part of Hindu religion and should not be regulated or banned in any manner.

To ban or not to ban firecrackers, that is the question before authorities.

BHUBANESWAR: Over the years, Raban Podi, the ritual of burning the effigy of demon king Raban, has become a major attraction for visitors to the pandals during the Durga Puja festival in the city.

Contrary to the government’s plan of banning firecrackers, traders in the Capital seem unfazed and are gearing up for the festive season.

Moved by a compelling picture drawn by three toddlers about children’s everyday struggle to survive Delhi’s poisonous air, the Supreme Court on Thursday stepped in to help them.

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought responses from the Centre, Delhi government and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on three toddlers' petition seeking ban on bursting of crackers this Diwa