The Diwali in the city has been a quiet affair this year if data recorded by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) is any indication.

The city witnessed a surge in the number of cases of road rage, rowdyism, brawls, noise pollution and road accidents on Diwali, with the police control room (PCR) receiving nearly 36% more complain

Ranchi’s Lalpur wore the Diwali decibel crown of shame this year, smashing sound barriers to touch 96.6dB between 8pm and 10pm on Sunday, bursting to smithereens Central Pollution Control Board ben

Delhi on Diwali is about as happy a city as any other metro but it is certainly the noisiest and smokiest.

Delhi at Diwali is about as happy a city as any other metro - but it is also the noisiest and smokiest.

She and her friends plan to petition Centre in this regard

13-year-old chronic asthmatic wants a law banning the bursting of firecrackers during Deepawali, which, she insists is a festival of light and not noise or pollution.

A decade ago, you knew Diwali was approaching a month in advance, thanks to thunderous firecrackers.

Medical experts have warned patients suffering from lung and heart diseases, blood pressure and diabetes to exercise caution as their condition might worsen during the festive of lights, Diwali.

This Diwali, many housewives in the city are preparing sweets at home for the festival due to fear of adulteration in sweets available in markets.

"Around this time of the year, the worst quality of khoya is available in the market. In the past few months, the price of milk and other raw materials has increased which implies that adulterated sweets are flooding the market," said Nirmala Mishra, a housewife. She added, "After a gap of at least 10 years, I am making for the festival sweets at home. These are at least pure and of better quality besides being cheaper than the ones available in market."