Karnataka govt issues order restricting bursting of firecrackers during Diwali; Details here
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Wednesday issued an order restricting the bursting of firecrackers in the city during the Diwali celebrations here. The order has been issued by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board.
According to the order bursting of firecrackers in the city will be restricted completely except between 8 pm to 10 pm every day when the citizens will be allowed to celebrate the festival by bursting firecrackers.
The circular further restricts people from bursting firecrackers that cause noise pollution and has directed people to only use eco-friendly firecrackers during their celebrations.
Similarly, directions have been issued to all districts to measure air and noise pollution on all seven days before and after the festival.
The vendors selling firecrackers have also been instructed to only sell eco-friendly firecrackers and violations of the order will invite legal action against the vendors, the order stated.
Additionally, devices have been installed across Bengaluru city and districts to measure pollution. The board has also notified all the authorities to submit their reports of recorded pollution till October 31 by November 5.
The circular has also urged BBMP Commissioner, Bengaluru Police Commissioner, Fire and Emergency Services, and Health Department to ensure abiding of the Supreme Court guidelines on bursting firecrackers.
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22 students hospitalised post-lunch at Telangana school; probe underway
Hyderabad, Nov 26: At least 22 students from a government school in Telangana's Narayanpet district were hospitalised on Tuesday after complaining of headaches and stomach aches. Officials are investigating whether the illness was linked to the lunch served at the school.
The affected students had also eaten snacks from nearby bakeries and shops, and samples have been collected for laboratory testing, according to the District Educational Officer (DEO), based on preliminary information.
Over 400 students, along with district authorities, the school headmaster, and teachers, had the mid-day meal at Zilla Parishad High School in Maganoor on Tuesday. However, 22 students began experiencing symptoms of headaches, stomach pain, and vomiting at 3.30 pm.
They were admitted to a hospital, where doctors confirmed they were safe after treatment, the official said. One student who vomited claimed the potatoes and brinjal were inadequately cooked, while another had a stomach ache.
It was alleged that the affected students fell ill after having lunch, though they had also eaten snacks from outside the school. District authorities are investigating the matter from all angles, said a senior official.
This incident follows a similar case on November 20, when 17 students from the same school were hospitalised after consuming a mid-day meal.
