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Despite rains, TN ushers in Deepavali with usual fervour

Chennai: Deepavali was celebrated with usual fervour across Tamil Nadu, despite heavy rainfall, on Monday. People woke up early, wore new attire and burst crackers to mark the Festival of Lights. The ...
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Tamil Nadu sets guidelines for safe, eco-friendly Deepavali celebrations

The Tamil Nadu government has announced that, in compliance with the Supreme Court’s order, firecrackers during Deepavali will be permitted only between 6 am and 7 am and between 7 pm and 8 pm. “The ...
The New Indian Express

Air pollution spikes on Deepavali day in Tiruchy; noise level declines marginally

TIRUCHY: Air pollution levels in Tiruchy surged during Deepavali celebrations, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching around 130 at monitoring stations in Tennur and Woraiyur on Monday- nearly ...
The New Indian Express

Deepavali night accidents push Tiruchy’s 108 ambulance calls to double daily average

TIRUCHY: Tiruchy's 108 ambulance service witnessed a sharp surge in emergency calls, receiving 293 calls within 24 hours- nearly double the district's daily average of 172 on Monday. According to ...