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Bangalore: This Diwali, No Fireworks After 10 pm

  •   Thu, Nov 01 2012 10:02:15 AM

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Bangalore, Nov 1 : There is bad news for Diwali enthusiasts who love to play with fireworks throughout the night during the festival. Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has asked people to be environment-conscious this Diwali and refrain from bursting crackers after 10 pm. The department also aims to educate people about the hazards of bursting crackers.

This Diwali, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has issued strict guidelines to limit air and noise pollution in the city.

KSPCB has also issued orders to restrict bursting of crackers above 125 decibels and limited that activity to 10 pm. He said, “Though the bursting of crackers has been limited, it cannot be completely restricted as it may hurt the religious sentiments of people. The department also aims to reduce the use of plastic bags. In order to educate people about the hazards of bursting crackers, the department is seeking the help of NGOs, youth, over 4.5 lakh NSS students, three lakh scouts and guides, civil defence wardens and environmentalists,”

The KSPCB chairman said this time 12 noise monitors would be set up at different places in Bangalore to measure the sound pollution during Diwali. He added that the pollution board would coordinate with the police to look after law enforcement in controlling pollution in the city. He noted that during festivals, Bangalore always comes out as the most polluted city in the state.

Dr Vamanacharya, KSPCB chairman on Tuesday evening said, "May the festival of lights bring light in everyone's life. But the use of fireworks it should not bring darkness in the lives of people. For one's joy, it should be a trouble for others. Those who wish to use fireworks must take care of others, and should not trouble anyone."

"Owing to fireworks there will be rise 15 percent rise in pollution, which is hazardous to pregnant women and children. Last year alone there were 140 accidents reported due to fireworks around Bangalore" he said

Meantime, Vishweshwraya Technical Universty VC Prof Maheshappa has appealed to the students of the University to stay away from fireworks and also requested them to start a campaign against using fireworks this Diwali.

Here are some guidelines while using fireworks :

1. Do not use fireworks which cause heavy noise
2. Do not stock fireworks in prayer room or kitchen, keep fireworks away from children
3. Cotton dress is better than nylon while using fireworks. Use spectacles.
4. Do not fire crackers in roadside, use them in an open ground
5. Always keep a bucket of water and sand ready before you light the fireworks
6. Keep firecrackers away from eyes. In case they burst close to your eyes, wash the eyes with clean water, and do not wipe your eyes. Visit hospital immediately.
  

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  • Vivek, Udupi

    Fri, Nov 02 2012

    Welcome move. Not only fireworks also any noise polluters like loud speakers, bulldozers, constuction, etc. after 12 p.m throughout the year

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  • Evans Christopher Sumitrau, Udupi/New York, USA

    Fri, Nov 02 2012

    It is great news and I hope the citizens will take it in the right spirit. All festivals are enjoyable but certain festivals which need some restrictions has to to be followed for the the safety of the people and also the noise way after the night.

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  • VASUDEVA SALIAN, Mumbai

    Thu, Nov 01 2012

    Diwali is Hindus national festival.It is said that Diwali is festival of lights.Even poorest of poor happy to celebrate Diwali by burning crackers.There should not be any time restrictions in celebrating big festival like ID,Christmus and Diwali.

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  • Remy DSouza, Katipalla / Doha

    Thu, Nov 01 2012

    Welcome move by the government, but fireworks are far more tolerable than the real noise makers - the loudspeakers in holy places. Who will stop them ? After a communal violence in my native place a couple of years ago, a holy place increased the power of its loudspeakers by 3 times. In response, all the other holy places in the neighbourhood have either upgraded or re-aligned their loudspeakers. So our nights are full of competition between Gods, one more noisier than the other. No one objects because they are all afraid of 'shaapa' from the Gods or his volunteers. Even the local authorities seem to be sleeping through it. Students, elderly and children have to suffer as a result.

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  • Abrar, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 01 2012

    Your hard earned money just vanishes in seconds just for a sake of few seconds joy.If one open his eyes that he is burning his money,he would think twice before he burns crackers.

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  • Dr Kusuma Kumari G , Nellore/Kundapura(Hanglur)

    Thu, Nov 01 2012

    It is a very nice move. Otherwise i remember my days in Bengalauru Diwali days were full of smoke . I hated that those days...

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  • Santhosh, Udupi

    Thu, Nov 01 2012

    Sachidanand Shetty,
    You have rightly said....here most of the commentators bothered about ONE DAY POLLUTION which is infact a sentiment & celebration of a festival of majority people of the country, so request them to keep their suggetions to the major/real cause for the current pollution status of the country.

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  • Dayanand Bangera, Katapady / Abu dhabi

    Thu, Nov 01 2012

    Its up to a Individual how to celebrate festival. If Vamanacharya is really interested to control pollution and accident, why allowing upto 10 PM. I can not make out what is the motive behind this. AS so many mentioned, there is N number vehicle moving in the street vomiting smoke, which has been renewed by RTO office by taking bribe.Vamanacharya - is it for only Diwali or for all celebration.

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  • rajesh, kuwait

    Thu, Nov 01 2012

    Diwali is thoroughly enjoyed by people of all age groups as they love the splendor and sparkle of fireworks. The earthen lamps that we light on Diwali night are generally placed on balcony and window ledges. So ensure that these are not near any flammable material like wood, cloth or paper. Usually, decorative lights are used on special occasions only and as such not much care is given to one's life. The electric lights should never be tied to any metal poles as any current leak can energize the pole and give a shock to anyone who touches the pole.

    All accidents due to fireworks occur as a result of carelessness, negligence and ignorance. But these can certainly be avoided by observing some very simple precautions. All of us enjoy the pleasure of light and sound but when disaster strikes the injured has to bear the cross. If you're going to set off fireworks at home this year, please take a few minutes to read through the guidelines.
    Dos & Don'ts While Bursting Crackers
    Use fireworks only outdoor.
    Buy fireworks of authorized/reputed manufacturers only.
    Light only one firework at a time, by one person. Others should watch from a safe distance.
    Keep the fireworks to be used at a safer place.
    Organize a community display of fireworks rather than individuals handling crackers.
    Always use a long candle/'phooljhari' for igniting fire crackers and keep elbow joint straight to increase the distance between the body and the crackers.
    Keep two buckets of water handy. In the event of fire, extinguish flame by pouring water from the buckets. Every major fire is small when it starts.
    In case of burns, pour large quantity of water on the burnt area.
    In case of major burns, after extinguishing the fire, remove all smoldering clothes. Wrap the victim in a clean bedsheet.
    The patient should be taken to a burns specialist or a major hospital. Don't panicky.
    In case of eye burns, wash the eye with tap water for 10 minutes and take the victim to a hospital.

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  • Sachidanand Shetty, Mundkur/Dubai

    Thu, Nov 01 2012

    I think Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) failed to understand that even fire crackers too plays an important role while controlling various types of air borne Pests especially during Rubby season. Because fire cracker contains Sulphuric chemicals which will dilute in air while firing crackers eventually kills air borne Pests too. We can understand the sound affects of loud crackers are does make difference for elders but that is just for one or two days only. If our KSPCB really bothered about environmental issues, then first they should construct a waste management system which is the main cause of environmental pollution in major Cities with proper Waste Water & Rubbish Treatment Plant.

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  • Jessy, Mulky

    Thu, Nov 01 2012

    No doubt India is getting into more and more western standards!! which is higly appreciable...

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  • JULIET MASCARENHAS, BEJAI/MANGALORE

    Thu, Nov 01 2012

    Thanks for the valuable guidelines. If every one takes these guidelines with good spirit a number of tragedies can be avoided and we can have a happy and peaceful Diwali.

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  • Syed, Bangalore

    Thu, Nov 01 2012

    Hello everybody, I am very glad to hear this news but KSPCB should monitor on the Fireworks Manufacturers not to Manufacture Noisy and Smoky Crackers.

    Also same thing about Plastics Bags. But we can see the lowest quality of plastic bags in the market. KSPCB is just giving warnings no actions.

    KSPCB Should take Immediate action before any mishap happens.

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  • Lydia Lobo, Kadri

    Thu, Nov 01 2012

    Fire Crackers give us momentary joy. But before buying them, please think that you are buying a product manufactured by child labours living under extreme poverty. They have no school, no medical facility nor proper food nor clothing. Donate the money worth the crackers to social organizations providing shelter/food/education to the poor a child will be saved from the dirty factory, exposure to poisonous gunpowder and fire related death.

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  • S S RAO, HYDERABAD / VIDYA NAGAR

    Thu, Nov 01 2012

    It would a very good step.It is not the religion, but the inconvenience that is caused to n number of people.The sound pollution is horrible to think over.Other states should also follow the same.

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  • Valerian Dsouza, Udupi/Mumbai

    Thu, Nov 01 2012

    Exercising my opinion without intending to hurt anybody's sentiments, including my several very close friends,
    I sincerely appreciate the direction of P.C.B in the GENERAL interest of HEALTH of people. Conscious and intelligent people will not go by SENTIMENTS alone, but will SUPPORT the steps taken for GENERAL WELL BEING.
    Today, REFORMERS are NEEDED to stop all such NATURE DAMAGING way of celebrations, for saving the Mother Earth for present/ future generation.

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  • Amith, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 01 2012

    Why no restriction for New Year Fireworks! Govt. also ban late midnight fireworks on 31 Dec.

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  • Gregory Quadros, Vamanjoor/Muscat

    Thu, Nov 01 2012

    Hats off to you KSPCB, it is indeed a big step in protecting many lives from Noise pollution. Diwali is a Festival of Lights and we hope all who celebrate it will think of others when they burst fire crackers. Let us keep in mind our surroundings while bursting the crackers. Let us maintain discipline and celebrate this Festival of Lights in a Grand Way.

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  • Sanjeev Kamath, Udupi / Bahrain

    Thu, Nov 01 2012

    Even within 10 pm, there would be several ailing elderly disturbed, asthma cases on the rise, a few houses burnt to ashes, many children blinded and burnt and huge mess all around, besides a bad hit on the pockets. What and why is this perverted way of celebrating festivals with fire crackers?

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  • Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah

    Thu, Nov 01 2012

    Dear State Pollution Control Board..What about smoke from vehicles even tempo van vomits smoke like a railway engine in Karnataka..? Have you issued any memo ?
    If people follow guidelines in the last para(safety measures) especially children,we can avoid 50% fire accidents.

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  • Rahul, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 01 2012

    Dr Vamanacharya... first try to stop Vehicle pollution ok... if possible try to stop vehicles after 10 pm daily ok....

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