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VIDEO | Lucknow: Ahead of Diwali, pulmonologist Dr Abhishek Tandon advises people to use air purifiers and N95 masks to reduce exposure to air pollution. Dr Tandon says that, if possible, people should stay indoors for at least one week during Diwali, keeping their windows and doors closed. They can also install a good-quality air purifier at home, especially in the bedroom, where they spend most of their time. He also advises people to wear a good-quality N95 mask whenever they step outside. Dr Tandon further suggests home remedies such as drinking black coffee or adding ginger and honey to lukewarm water, which he says act as natural antioxidants and help flush harmful substances out of the body. #Diwali #AirPollution #AirQuality #N95Mask #HealthAdvisory (Full video available on PTI Videos - ptivideos.com)

VIDEO | Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) says, "Look, Maharashtra has experienced a severe drought this year as well, and farmers are facing a major crisis. Therefore, all of us ministers have collectively decided that this time, we will celebrate Diwali by visiting villages and spending it with farmers. We will interact with them, sit together with them, and, in a way, make an effort to boost their morale through this initiative. We will have to face the drought, as there is no immediate solution to such a situation. However, the government will provide whatever assistance it can and take all possible measures to support the farmers. At the same time, we want to ensure that their morale remains high and that they feel the government stands with them. This is the decision we have taken." #Maharashtra #farmers

STORY | Up to class 5 in Delhi schools directed to operate in hybrid mode amid worsening pollution The Delhi Directorate of Education has directed all government and private schools to conduct classes up to class 5 in hybrid mode in view of worsening air quality in the national capital. The directive, issued Friday, applies to all government, government-aided and unaided recognised private schools under the Directorate of Education, as well as those run by the NDMC, MCD and Delhi Cantonment Board. All the government and private schools in Delhi will conduct classes up to class 5 in hybrid mode, allowing students to attend either in person or online, it stated. According to the circular, the decision was taken in compliance with the Commission for Air Quality Management's (CAQM) order invoking all actions under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect across Delhi-NCR. READ: ptinews.com/story/national/u…

STORY | PM Modi greets citizens on Dhanteras, stresses investing on health, loved ones Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted people on the occasion of Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali festivities, and hoped their lives would always be illuminated with happiness, peace and good health by the divine grace of Lord Dhanvantari. Modi also urged everyone to make a commitment to better health this Dhanteras. “Wishing endless warm greetings to all fellow countrymen on the occasion of Dhanteras. May everyone's life always be illuminated with happiness, peace and good health by the divine grace of Lord Dhanvantari. May the eternal lamp of joy and cheer remain ignited in every family – this is my heartfelt best wish,” Modi said in a post on X in Hindi. The prime minister also encouraged families to adopt healthier habits, from mindful eating and regular yoga to adequate sleep and timely health screenings. “Let us invest in what matters most – the health of our loved ones and a healthier future for our families,” he said, commenting on an article by Union minister Prataprao Jadhav on the importance of investing in healthcare. Buying gold, silver, utensils, etc., on Dhanteras is a popular Hindu tradition, as these metals are believed to symbolise wealth, prosperity and good fortune. The occasion, also known as Dhantrayodashi, is celebrated two days before Diwali, marking the beginning of five-day festivities. In much of North India, the festivities begin with Dhanteras, followed by Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali), Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.

STORY | SC terms vehicular emissions major contributor to air pollution in Delhi-NCR The Supreme Court on Friday termed vehicular emissions a major contributor to air pollution in Delhi-NCR, and said immediate, medium and long-term measures were needed to curb the rising air quality index. READ: ptinews.com/story/national/s…