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‘Onion bombs’ Diwali blast in Andhra Pradesh: 1 dead, 6 injured in firecracker explosion in Eluru

‘Onion bombs’ Diwali blast in Andhra Pradesh: 1 dead, 6 injured in firecracker explosion in Eluru

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Image Source : X/@GAZSONIC ‘Onion bombs’ Diwali blast in Andhra Pradesh A man carrying an ‘onion bomb’ on a motorcycle for Diwali celebrations in Andhra Pradesh’s Eluru district was killed in an explosion near a temple. The incident happened on Thursday when the bike hit a pothole, causing it to fall and get burned by a dangerous flame. The deceased, identified as Sudhakar, was a resident of the area. Horrific incident captured on CCTV The CCTV footage, which has now gone viral, showed Sudhakar and a passenger riding along the narrow road before a powerful explosion sent a huge cloud of black smoke into the air and debris was scattered at the scene and shocked the people nearby. Injuries and emergency response The passenger and several others sustained injuries; two are in critical condition. All were immediately taken to a nearby hospital. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and investigating the cause of the blast. Victim identified as Sudhakar The deceased, Sudhakar, was on his way to fetch fireworks for Diwali on his scooter. Eyewitnesses …

Firecracker ban flouted; Delhi’s air quality likely to worsen to ‘severe’ | Latest News India

Firecracker ban flouted; Delhi’s air quality likely to worsen to ‘severe’ | Latest News India

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Delhi’s air quality deteriorated to the higher end of the “very poor” category and was likely to inch close to the “severe” zone later on Friday as the annual winter ban on firecrackers was flouted again amid Diwali celebrations. Plumes of a toxic cocktail of pollutants and heavy metals enveloped the city with hourly PM 2.5 levels shooting up in parts of the city to around 31 times the permissible standards for the ultrafine particles. Delhi’s air quality is likely to be the worst post-Diwali since 2021. (ANI) The average air quality index (AQI) was 361 (very poor) at 7am on Friday compared to 328 (very poor) at 4pm on Thursday. Fireworks began from 6pm onwards and continued well past midnight in most places. Last year, Delhi’s AQI on Diwali day (November 12) was significantly better at just 218 (poor). This deteriorated to 358 (very poor) the day after Diwali by 4pm. Delhi is expected to cross this later on Friday, likely making it Delhi’s worst day after Diwali since 2021, when the AQI was …

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates post-Diwali despite firecracker ban: AQI surges over 900

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates post-Diwali despite firecracker ban: AQI surges over 900

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The air quality in Delhi plunged to dangerous levels on Diwali night as the heavy use of firecrackers triggered AQI fires in some areas despite a city-wide curfew. This year, Diwali celebrations, weather, well burning and air pollution in the area have driven pollution levels into the “severe” range, raising health risks Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Delhi’s AQI, Air Quality Index Worsens Day After Diwali As People Defy Firecracker Ban

Delhi’s AQI, Air Quality Index Worsens Day After Diwali As People Defy Firecracker Ban

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Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) soared to 359 as people defied a ban on firecrackers on Diwali New Delhi: The air quality in Delhi worsened this morning as people defied a ban on firecrackers during Diwali celebrations on Thursday. The relentless bursting of firecrackers caused severe noise pollution and blanketed the national capital in dense smoke with residents flouting the restrictions till late at night. #WATCH | Delhi skyline on #Diwali shows the city illuminated in colourful lights. pic.twitter.com/BRvtW3wsRz — ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2024 According to the real-time data provided by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) soared to 359 at 6:30 am, which falls under the “very poor” category. The AQI on the morning of Diwali was at 328. An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate, 201 and 300 poor, 301 and 400 very poor, 401 and 450 severe, and above 450 severe-plus. The AQI level in most of the 40 monitoring stations …

People across country revel in Diwali; Delhi defies firecracker ban | Latest News India

People across country revel in Diwali; Delhi defies firecracker ban | Latest News India

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Colourful lights decked up buildings and diyas (earthen lamps) dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali with great enthusiasm on Thursday. A boy plays with firecrackers inside a chawl during Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in Mumbai(REUTERS) In the national capital, Delhiites defied the firecracker ban as the city’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category with an AQI of 327 at 9 pm. Keeping up his tradition of celebrating the festival with soldiers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sir Creek near the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat’s Kutch district and offered sweets to jawans. Modi said India cannot compromise on even an “inch” of land on its borders, adding the people believe in the strength of its armed forces for defending the country. “In the past, attempts were made to turn this region into a battlefield. The enemy has set its eyes on this region for a long time. But we are not worried as you are guarding the nation. Our enemy also knows it well,” he asserted. “People of India …

Ananya Panday drops Diwali PIC with cousin Alanna’s little one; shares why she feels like ‘true firecracker’

Ananya Panday drops Diwali PIC with cousin Alanna’s little one; shares why she feels like ‘true firecracker’

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Just like most of us, many B-town celebs are also celebrating Diwali today. Ananya Panday was also delighted to cheat on her diet and relish her favorite food and desserts, thanks to the festival of lights. But while she enjoyed her laddoo, she didn’t forget to fulfill her masi duties. In a news picture, she can be seen with the Indian sweet on one hand and her nephew River on the other. Taking to her Instagram account, Ananya Panday dropped a cute picture of herself along with her nephew River. To celebrate the festival of lights, she got dressed up in a simple pink kurta-pant set embroidered in white. She probably decided to spend the festival with her family in the comfort of her home. Hence, she can be seen sitting comfortably on the sofa. While her smile and charm are enough to make her fans gaga, it was the little munchkin to store the show this time. River, who is the son of Ananya’s sister Alanna Panday and her husband Ivor, definitely looked like …

Firecracker laden two-wheeler explodes in Andhra Pradesh, one dies

Firecracker laden two-wheeler explodes in Andhra Pradesh, one dies

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A man died after the firecrackers he was carrying on a two-wheeler reportedly exploded in Andhra Pradesh`s Eluru town on Thursday, the police said, according to the PTI. The incident occurred when two persons were transporting a bag of firecrackers bought for Diwali celebrations, police said. The bag containing “onion bombs” and other crackers exploded after falling on the road, resulting in the death of the rider on the spot, a senior police official told PTI based on preliminary investigation. The pillion rider and two others standing on the roadside suffered injuries and were admitted to a hospital. According to police, the impact of the blast was so severe that the legs and other body parts of the two-wheeler rider got dismembered. CCTV footage aired by TV channels purportedly showed an explosion and some persons running away with dust engulfing the area. A case was registered and investigations was on.  Man killed, wife injured in cylinder explosion in Kanpur In an another incident in Uttar Pradesh, a 40-year-old man died and his wife was injured …

Air quality plummets as Delhi residents flout firecracker ban | Latest News India

Air quality plummets as Delhi residents flout firecracker ban | Latest News India

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The skies of Delhi were lit as people defied the ban on firecrackers to celebrate Diwali in the national capital. People burst crackers on the occasion of Diwali at Pandav Nagar in New Delhi on October 31.(Ajay Aggarwal/ Hindustan Times) Firecrackers were busted in several areas including Lajpat Nagar, Kalkaji, Chhatarpur, Jaunapur, East of Kailash, Saket, Rohini, Dwarka, Punjabi Bagh, Vikas Puri, Dilshad Garden, Burari and many other neighbourhoods of east and west Delhi saw firecrackers being burst. Delhi’s air quality on Thursday evening dipped to “very poor” category, with levels expected to worsen later tonight. The city’s 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 327 at 9pm. The air quality in several areas such Alipur, Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Aaya Nagar, Bawana, Burari, Mathura Road, IGI Airport, Dwarka, Jahangirpuri, Mundka, Narela, Patparganj, Rohini, Shadipur, Sonia Vihar, Wazirpur, Mandir Marg, Nehru Nagar, Najafgarh was recorded in “very poor” category, data from the National AQI published by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed. Earlier today, Delhiites woke up to a sky shrouded in …

Jharkhand Fire breaks out in multiple firecracker shops in Bokaro police investigation latest updates – India TV

Jharkhand Fire breaks out in multiple firecracker shops in Bokaro police investigation latest updates – India TV

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Image Source : VIDEO SCREENGRAB Jharkhand: Fire breaks out in multiple firecracker shops in Bokaro. Jharkhand: The fire broke out in multiple firecracker shops in the Bokaro district of Jharkhand today (October 31). Visuals from the spot show that a huge area is engulfed in the fire as a ring of smoke erupts from the area. Several shops selling firecrackers were gutted in a blaze in Bokaro on Thursday evening, police said. However, no casualty has been reported so far, a police officer said. The incident took place near Garga Bridge in Bokaro Steel City police station area. Bokaro City DSP Alok Ranjan said around 13-14 makeshift shops selling firecrackers have been gutted. He said that the district administration had given permission to these shopkeepers to set up firecracker shops temporarily. Ranjan said that the fire has been doused and an investigation is underway to ascertain the reason behind it. The shopkeepers claimed that they faced a huge loss due to the incident. They demanded compensation from the administration against their losses. Bokaro’s BJP MLA Biranchi …

Dhirendra Shastri furious over firecracker ban in Diwali: 'Why doesn't this happen on Bakrid?'

Dhirendra Shastri furious over firecracker ban in Diwali: 'Why doesn't this happen on Bakrid?'

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Spiritual orator Pandit Dhirendra Shastri on Wednesday expressed resentment over the ban on firecrackers during Diwali and said why it is not being implemented on the occasion of Bakrid. He added conspiracies are hatched whenever Hindu festivals come. “Gyaan is given on Holi-Diwali, why does no one raise questions on Bakrid,” he asked.  Source link