BJP MLA Papiya Adhikari said bursting firecrackers helps cure many diseases at a Kali Puja event. The claim triggered a row and sarcastic online reactions amid Kolkata's pollution concerns.

Even if green firecrackers produce relatively lower emissions than conventional ones, they are not pollution free ...

The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has raised concerns over the ongoing debate surrounding the use of firecrackers in Delhi during Diwali, questioning whether an outright ban on their sale would ...

CTI Questions AQI Guarantee Below 300 Amid Livelihood Concerns - New Delhi: The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has ...

DCP Jayanta Sarathi Bora said police received accident reports, but none was serious during Diwali celebrations ...

The aftermath of the celebrations was equally concerning, with roads and public spaces littered with burnt plastic, paper and ...

BJP MLA Papia Adhikari sparked controversy after claiming that bursting firecrackers could cure diseases during a Kali Puja ...

Delhi-based tech professional Shivam Dewan criticised residents for bursting firecrackers despite hazardous pollution levels ...

Mumbai’s air quality deteriorated sharply following Diwali celebrations, with firecracker emissions contributing to a significant rise in particulate pollution and a layer of smog covering several ...

A day after Diwali celebrations, environmentalists have termed Delhi's deteriorating air quality a "public health emergency", ...

Mumbai recorded a better Diwali AQI of 132 than last year, but evening firecrackers pushed PM2.5 levels to over 600 in parts ...

Firecrackers and fireworks, commonly used during Tihar celebrations, can cause fear, injuries and health problems among ...