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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Hindustan Times
DPCC urges Delhi public to report firecracker use
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) issued a public notice on Sunday, urging the residents to file complaints if they find any individual or organisation storing, selling, manufacturing, or bursting crackers in the national capital territory (NCT) of Delhi. The public notice, signed by the member secretary of DPCC, referred to the ban on firecrackers in Delhi last year as per Supreme Court's order. Manufacturing, selling and bursting o firecrackers is banned in Delhi. (HT Archive) 'In compliance of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India order dated November 4, 2024…Government of NCT of Delhi has issued direction under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 on December 19, 2024 for imposing complete ban on the manufacturing, storage, selling (including delivering through online marketing platforms) and bursting of all kinds of firecrackers in NCT-Delhi throughout the year with immediate effect..' the public notice mentioned. The notice said that non-compliance will result in legal action, further urging people to report violations through the government's noise pollution grievance redressal and monitoring system – through the government's 'Green Delhi' application, helpline number 155271 or the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) - 112. 'The SC has asked for maximum awareness to be created on the ban. This notice is part of that exercise to regularly spread awareness on the same,' a senior DPCC official said.
Deccan Herald
6 days ago
- Science
- Deccan Herald
Bengaluru's emergency response system to get AI boost
Bengaluru police are on track to integrate an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model into their Emergency Response Support System (ERSS), with testing yielding promising results, multiple sources aware of the development have told DH.
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
DPCC issues public notice on permanent firecracker ban in Delhi
New Delhi: The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) issued a public notice on Sunday, requesting citizens to report any instances of storing, selling, manufacturing, or bursting firecrackers within Delhi. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The notice is based on the permanent firecracker ban implemented by the Delhi govt on Dec 19, 2024, in accordance with Supreme Court guidelines. "In compliance with the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India order dated Nov 4, 2024, the govt of NCT of Delhi issued a direction under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 on Dec 19, 2024, for imposing a complete ban on the manufacturing, storage, selling (including delivering through online marketing platforms), and bursting of all kinds of firecrackers in the National Capital Territory of Delhi throughout the year with immediate effect," said the public notice. It asked individuals, organisations, and institutions to comply with the direction. The notice specified that violators would face legal consequences and encouraged people to report infractions through various channels. These include the govt's noise pollution grievance portal – the 'Green Delhi' application, the dedicated helpline 155271, or the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) - 112. A senior DPCC official said the notice was circulated to enhance public awareness, following SC directives.
India Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Delhi pollution body imposes year-long ban on firecrackers, first under BJP rule
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has announced a comprehensive and immediate year-round ban on the manufacture, storage, sale, and bursting of all types of firecrackers within the National Capital Territory (NCT) of new directive, issued as a public notice on Sunday under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986, applies to all individuals, organisations, and institutions, requiring strict compliance. Any violation of this ban will result in legal ensure enforcement and public participation, residents can report any violations through multiple channels, including the Noise Pollution Grievance Redressal web portal, the Green Delhi mobile app, the helpline number 155271, or the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) by dialing 112. This move marks a step in tackling Delhi's persistent air pollution problem, especially during harsh winter months when pollution levels typically last year, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi imposed a similar blanket ban on crackers. At that time, the BJP strongly opposed the restriction, calling it against the sentiments of Delhi residents. BJP MP Manoj Tiwari had promised that if the BJP formed the government in Delhi, the ban would be lifted.- EndsTrending Reel IN THIS STORY#Delhi
The Star
06-07-2025
- Climate
- The Star
British tourist who fell into gorge rescued by police in Ladakh, India
NEW DELHI: 55 years old British tourist, Harry Dominic Whitehead was in a swift operation rescued by the Kargil Police from the Parkachik Glacier where he skidded into a gorge, the Police said on Saturday (July 5). Police said that Harry was visiting the Parkachik Glacier in Kargil where he met with an accident after falling into a gorge. He made a distress call to the ERSS helpline number 112. Upon receiving the call, the ERSS operator promptly relayed the information to the Police Control Room at Kargil, which further directed it to Police Station Panikhar. A police team from the police station Panikhar immediately swung into action and, with the assistance of volunteers from Farool Parkachik, successfully traced and rescued the injured tourist after a strenuous effort. The rescued tourist expressed his gratitude and appreciated the Ladakh Police for their swift and effective response, which played a crucial role in saving his life. Harry expressed heartfelt appreciation for the prompt action and efficiency of the Indian emergency system. After being rescued, the British tourist said 'These people, the police and the volunteers, were amazing. I really thought I was in serious danger, but the way they responded made me feel safe. I am satisfied with 112 – no issues at all,' he added. The visa of Harry is expiring on 10 July, police added. It is worth mentioning that the Ladakh Police, in both Leh and Kargil districts, under the guidance of the DGP Ladakh, SD Singh Jamwal, has in the recent past undertaken several operations to rescue domestic and foreign tourists trapped in snow at different places. The weather in Ladakh, particularly during the winters remains unpredictable and tourists get caught in heavy snowfall as a result of which their vehicles get struck in snow in remote locations. However, the Ladakh Police have come to their rescue even during inhospitable climatic conditions. - The Statesman/ANN
