For a city already troubled by noise pollution, the Deepavali night further took the malaise to new levels, especially in residential areas, anti-pollution control boards have found.

The Central Poll

Noise and air pollution in Chennai during this Deepavali was lower than what had been registered last year.

Not just that, the corporation trucks had lesser cracker-waste to clear from the city road

One person died in Thiruvotriyur in a Deep­a­v­ali-related fire mishap, one of the more than 220 fire accidents reported in the city on Deepavali day, Tuesday, and on Monday.

At least 50 persons suff

Convinced about the convenience and security of onli­ne deals, net-savvy Indians are now shopping for gold and diamond jewellery onli­ne. With this, most online jewellery portals are pegging to double

If the festival of lights - Deepavali - is believed to bring prosperity to millions of people in this country, the people of Koonthankulam village, in Tirunelveli district, eagerly await the arri­val

While the Fire and Rescue department has kept over 1500 firemen ready to handle emergencies during Diwali celebrations, the police has issued “dos” and “don’ts” while burs­ting the crackers.

Acco­r­

Earnings of the state transport corporation through online registration have for the first time touched nearly 50 per cent of its total per day earning.

The corporation has ear­ned a whopping Rs 3 cr

The festival of light is here again, but along with the festive fervor comes along an increase in asthma and other respiratory ailments.

Added to the physical injuries, the smoke emitted from firewo

Amid increasing concerns over noise and air pollution, this year, the demand for crackers and fireworks have decreased by 32 per cent, according to a report.

It’s all about moderation this Deepavali. That is what current buying trends indicate. The festival of lights has lost some of its sparkle this year with less fireworks, less festive clothing and eve