Copyright © 2020 The Indian Express [P] Ltd. All Rights Reserved, Doctors caution: Crackers will provide an easy path to Covid-19. The NGT was earlier informed that air pollution is an important co-factor increasing the risk of mortality from COVID-19 as per latest research. It said the Punjab government had notified the time restrictions on bursting of fire crackers during Diwali, Gurpurab, Christmas and New Year by issuing public notice in various newspaper through the State Pollution Control Board. ThePrint has the finest young reporters, columnists and editors working for it. It said Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) have been installed in the non-attainment cities of Amritsar, Ludhiana, Mandi Gobindgarh… For all the latest Chandigarh News, download Indian Express App. Punjab government has allowed bursting of green firecrackers for two hours on Diwali. And families have repented. PGI Director Dr Jagat Ram said that people, especially those with comorbidities have to extremely careful. Dr Khaiwal added that three factors which can increase the risk of Covid during Diwali. “Due to bursting crackers, air pollution will increase and so will the risk factor of Covid-19. Maharashtra: After being stalled for over 2 months, Class XI admission schedule released, The Pink Belt Mission: A karate champion’s endeavour to empower women, Gujarat: 3 minors sent to juvenile home for ‘insulting’ national flag in Anand, More tests likely for SII to get to Oxford’s half-dose efficacy, Village recalls ‘our man in Delhi’: Never expected anything for getting work done, Lakshmi Vilas Bank to operate as DBS Bank India from tomorrow, Fillip for real estate sector: Construction premiums set to be halved till Dec 2021, Doctor who 'saw death and returned', to serve at Covid-19 ICU, https://images.indianexpress.com/2020/08/1x1.png, here to join our channel (@indianexpress), Farmers protest LIVE updates: Delhi Metro services from NCR to remain suspended on Friday, Cyclone Nivar, Weather Forecast Today Live Updates: Storm weakens into 'deep depression'; crosses coast near Puducherry, Karnataka Bengaluru Live Updates: IMD forecasts gusty winds in Bengaluru, other districts, Coronavirus India Live Updates: Ban on international flights extended till Dec 31; Delhi's Gopal Rai tests positive, Farmers protest: Delhi Metro services in NCR to remain suspended tomorrow, ED arrests Cox and Kings promoter Peter Kerkar in money laundering case, Karan Johar apologises to Madhur Bhandarkar over title row. “The latest research on exposure to air pollution and risk of death from COVID-19 infection suggests that ‘air pollution is an important cofactor increasing the risk of mortality from COVID-19’,” they said. New Delhi: The Punjab government has told the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that there is no need for a ban on use of fire crackers as no part of the state falls in the National Capital Region (NCR). Chief Minister Capt. New Delhi: The Punjab government has told the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that there is no need for a ban on use of fire crackers as no part of the state falls in the National Capital Region (NCR). In Chandigarh, the administration had imposed a complete ban on the sale and use of firecrackers in the city amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Senior advocate Raj Panjawani and advocate Shibhani Ghosh, who have been appointed by the tribunal as amicus curiae in a case related to ban on fire crackers, had told a bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice A K Goel that particulate air pollution contributed 15 per cent to COVID-19 mortality worldwide. The study estimates that particulate air pollution contributed 15 per cent to COVID-19 mortality worldwide,” they added. You have entered an incorrect email address! Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday appealed to the people to celebrate the festivals of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas in an environment-friendly and COVID-safe manner.

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