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75+ Happy Diwali Wishes, Messages, Greetings and Quotes to Spread Joy and Light

One of the happiest and most colourful holidays in India is Diwali which is also known as the Festival of Lights. Families gather during this time to celebrate the win of knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and light over darkness. Diwali, also called Deepavali, is a celebration of a…

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Madras HC stays further proceedings in case against Annamalai

Madras High Court stays proceedings in case against BJP TN President K. Annamalai for claiming Christian missionary NGO filed first SC case against Deepavali crackers. Justice G. Jayachandran grants interim stay for 4 weeks, orders notice to complainant V. Piyush. Petitioner accuses complainant of twisting interview given to YouTube channel…

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Hope Farm electrocution: Victims’ family was waiting for their return from Deepavali celebrations when tragedy struck

Family members of Hope Farm electrocution victims express concern for other people who could potentially be hurt by such incidents owing to negligence by the authorities

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Many Indian cities record peak pollution during Deepavali day | Data

Analysis of hourly PM 2.5 levels in 2023 shows seven Indian cities registered highest pollution levels around Deepavali day due to firecrackers. Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Kolkata recorded hourly pollution levels above 500 μg/m3. Experiments showed snake tablet firecracker emitted peak level of 64,500 μg/m3 of PM…

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Sharad Pawar snipes at Modi, says never seen a PM who attacks CMs in a personal manner

Sharad Pawar critiqued PM Modi's personal attacks on Chief Ministers, saying no PM had done this before. He also clarified his meeting with nephew Ajit Pawar, saying it was a longstanding tradition of the Pawar clan to come together to celebrate Deepavali.

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H.D. Kumaraswamy accuses Karnataka CM’s son Yathindra of seeking cash for postings

The former CM’s accusation comes days after Congress accused him of stealing power to light up his J.P. Nagar residence in Bengaluru for Deepavali, following which Bescom filed an FIR.

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324 cases filed for violation of firecracker norms

Police in Bengaluru filed 324 cases during Deepavali for unlicensed selling and bursting of firecrackers beyond permitted time frame. 19 cases for unlicensed selling and 305 for violating time frame were registered between Nov 10-14. Police were vigilant to enforce rules and avoid tragedies after Attibele fire incident which killed…

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Marginal dip in air pollution levels when compared to last Deepavali in some parts of Bengaluru

Bengaluru saw marginal dip in air pollution levels during Deepavali; AQI in KSPCB station of Jayanagara was 214 this year, compared to 254 in 2022; AQI at Kavika station was 171 (moderate category) on first day; AQI at Silk Board station was 35 on Nov 5; Bengaluru recorded lower PM…

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Mysuru’s air quality was satisfactory this Deepavali

Mysuru’s Air Quality Index (AQI) during Deepavali was satisfactory and it was recorded less than 100 as per the ambient air quality data generated from the Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station here.

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Vrindavan replicated in Tirupati temple on ‘Govardhan Puja’

At the ISKCON's Lotus Temple in Tirupati, the Govardhan Puja was observed on Nov 14, a day after Deepavali. The temple is unique as it is one of the few to have Krishna surrounded by his eight divine companions.

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There will be ‘no dawn’ in T.N. without prohibition of alcohol, ganja: Ramadoss

CHENNAIPMK founder S. Ramadoss calls for prohibition of liquor in TN, citing 20 deaths due to alcohol/ganja influence on Deepavali. He says liquor/ganja are two threats to TN's development & law & order, & urges govt to take steps to abolish them for a 'new dawn'.

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Children build forts for Deepavali in border town of Karnataka

The miniature forts have citadels, bastions, ramparts, and moats, which in ancient times were filled with poisonous snakes and crocodiles. Then the children add plastic figurines of soldiers, horses, elephants and camels. Miniature guns, canons, swords and shields.

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Punjab, Haryana report poor air quality day after Deepavali

Air quality in Haryana and Punjab deteriorated on November 13 after Diwali, with some areas recording AQI greater than 300. Faridabad and Gurugram had AQI of 304 & 351 respectively

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Sri Lanka releases 42 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu; likely to reach home in four days

According to fishermen association leader P. Jesu Raja, a total of 42 fishermen hailing from Tamil Nadu were released from the prisons in Sri Lanka and are expected to reach home in about four days.

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Air Quality Index in Chennai deteriorates to ‘poor’ category after Deepavali festival

Chennai's air quality deteriorated to 'poor' category on November 13 post Deepavali, with an AQI of 256. Manali recorded the highest AQI of 329, followed by Velachery (322), Alandur (267), Royapuram (237) and Arumbakkam (261). Prolonged exposure to 'poor' air quality may cause breathing discomfort & discomfort to people with…

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Three cities among world's 10 most polluted after Deepavali

Air quality in India deteriorates every year ahead of winter, when cold air traps pollutants from vehicles, industry, construction dust and agricultural waste burning.

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A day after Deepavali, air quality 'poor' in Kolkata, neighbourhood

“Air quality remained ‘poor’ in Kolkata and its neighbourhood on Monday morning (November 13), a day after Kali puja and Deepavali, as a haze engulfed the metropolis,” officials said.

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Air pollution 30 times WHO limit in parts of Delhi after people burst firecrackers on Deepavali defying ban

In the early hours of Monday, the air pollution was over 66 times the WHO limit in many places in Delhi, but gradually came down.

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People across India revel in Deepavali; Delhi sees best air quality in last eight years

People across India celebrated Deepavali with pomp, exchanging sweets and gifts, visiting temples and greeting each other. PM Modi celebrated with soldiers in Himachal Pradesh and UP CM Yogi Adityanath celebrated with forest dwellers in Gorakhpur.

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Seven villages in Tamil Nadu celebrate silent Deepavali to conserve birds in nearby bird sanctuary

Villagers in Erode, Tamil Nadu celebrated Deepavali with no sound to protect birds in nearby sanctuary. For 22 years, families have bought children clothes and sparklers, not crackers. This year, seven villages upheld the respectful tradition, ensuring thousands of birds remained safe and blissful.

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Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, PM Modi call on President Murmu

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of Deepavali.

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PM Modi celebrates Deepavali with soldiers in Himachal Pradesh’s Lepcha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate Deepavali with security forces

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Orders for 1 lakh Deepavali lamps light up Kashmir’s Muslim-majority hamlet

This Deepavali, a resurgence of a business that had seen a dip over the past three decades has contributed in part to a gentle revival of Kashmir’s Muslim-majority Kumaar Mohalla’s community and its products

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Election code hits cracker supply in Telangana

Hyderabad revels in Deepavali, fewer shops due to ban on crackers. Supply from Sivakasi, TN low; stall owners expect last-minute rush. Fire Dept. warns of eye injuries, urges caution. 48 calls, 28 injuries in 2022.

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Idols, sweets, and jewellery popular among Deepavali gifters this year

Bengalureans are buying a variety of gifts for Deepavali, from sweets and dry fruits to handicrafts and bags with antique looks. Shopping complexes, Handicrafts Museum, and Safina Plaza are popular spots. Online sustainable gifts are also in demand. #Bengaluru #Deepavali #Gifts #Shopping

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