Monday Review: TOI's weekly roundup of print news from Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula
In the 78th edition of Monday Review, the Times of India’s weekly home update of print news from Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula, we tell you why no sparks will fly this Diwali. Not even the twirling-swirling shooting-up-high rockets that light the sky. No dancing ground spinners that sing: "Watch me, watch me". No more those pink, blue, red parachutes and comets. Because it was Covid last year and now it is orders from the Supreme Court. While imposing the ban on firecrackers, the Shah-Bopanna bench said this was to protect the right to life and not oppose any community or festival. Also, that the court had elaborate reasons after extensive hearings. Sure, Green crackers are exempt but there's no clarity on their definition. TOI makes it simpler by a graphic and some videos. Green crackers are fireworks without chemicals such as lithium, barium, mercury, lead, and arsenic. It is like a basic light-and-sound show. It promises 30 to 35% reduction in particulate matter and gas emissions such as nitrous oxide and sulphur oxide. To identify, scan the QR code on the box with the NEERI app. The container has the ingredient list and a green stamp Lower aluminium in green crackers reduces emissions. But for many environmentalists, green crackers are an oxymoron. Or just conventional crackers in disguise. Who will check? Don’t green crackers emit smoke? High-decibel firecrackers are noisy but low-decibel ones are far more dangerous. The cracker merchants accuse the administration of not knowing their green from red. Chandigarh decided to go with the ban but Mohali has allowed the bursting of crackers for two hours on Diwali and for an hour each in the morning and evening on Gurpurab. 40 vendors got stall licence. For your TOI copy, call us at this number: 1800 121 0005. We wish you a happy Diwali, Bandi Chhorh Diwas, and Bhai Dooj. Please, like, share, and subscribe, and get vaccinated.
Monday Review: TOI's weekly roundup of print news from Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula
In the 75th edition of Monday Review, TOI’s weekly home update of print news from Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Mohali, watch a special analysis of the local transport system. The local demand for cars and bikes has bounced back from the pandemic slump, with the vehicle registration increasing by more than 31% in the first ninemonths of this year. The figure raced from 19,005 to 25,005 without dropping a gear. So many new cars, means what? The UT’s traffic advisory council claims that the rising number of vehicle registrations was at the heart of traffic congestion. To this city of cars with the country's highest vehicle density comes the Bharat or BH-series registrations. The transport ministry announced the series on August 26 for the vehicles owner who get transferred outside their states. Electric vehicles are new spark in the lives of automobile hunters. Their cheaper and more cost-saving variants are out, with lower and lower charging times. There's going to be a draft policy as well on EVs in Chandigarh and TOI talked to the officer who is on the team that will help roll it out. Listen to his views on the status of transition, number of charging stations, ebus trials, and incentives. After a long trial, the transport department asked the ebus maker to make technical changes to the design.So, the city’s wait to get electric buses got longer. The tests of children also go on an on. It's National Achievement Survey on November 12, and then mid-term examinations. As Baby fever cases surge in the Tricity, big hospitals ran out of beds. Ramlila is back and, the Ashwin Navratra rush at the Mansa Devi shrine trampled the spirit of Covid protocol. Enjoy a slide show of these festive images. For your TOI copy, call us at this number: 1800 121 0005. Please, like, share, and subscribe, and get vaccinated.
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Monday Review: TOI's weekly roundup of print news from Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula
Monday Review: TOI's weekly roundup of print news from Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula
Monday Review: TOI's weekly roundup of print news from Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula
Monday Review: TOI's weekly roundup of print news from Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula
Monday Review: TOI's weekly roundup of print news from Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula
