Delhi recorded over 700 fire incidents during the two-day Diwali celebration

Of the total calls the fire department received on October 31, 280 were related to fire incidents. On November 1, this number rose to 365—a 23.28% increase across the capital in a single day

Delhi’s Halloween hotspots: Experience spine-tingling attractions and eerie supernatural thrills

Get ready for the adventure as Delhi transforms into a Halloween horror hub today, offering immersive, supernatural experiences that go beyond parties—where every corner is filled with eerie thrills and dark delights

Prioritise health: Leading pulmonologist Dr GC Khilnani urges eco-friendly celebrations this Diwali

Lack of mandatory labelling on firecracker packaging allows hazardous substances, posing serious health risks, especially to children, to be sold openly; experts urge better regulations for public safety

Delhi: Security tightened across markets, railway stations amid Diwali rush

Delhi Police has strengthened security measures throughout city markets bustling with shoppers in anticipation of Diwali and other festivals. The city has remained on high alert since October 20, following an explosion that damaged a wall of the CRPF school in Rohini’s Prashant Vihar area. Fortunately, the blast did not result in any injuries, though […]

Sadar Bazaar witnesses record Diwali sales with surge in footfall

Delhi’s biggest wholesale market has bountiful festive offerings, featuring new arrivals like LED chandeliers and unique decor

Delhi Fire Services fully prepared to ensure trouble-free Diwali: Atul Garg

Sharing the data of fire-related calls during Diwali in other years, Garg said 208 calls were received last year, 201 in 2022, 152 in 2021, 205 in 2020, 245 in 2019, 271 in 2018, 204 in 2017, 243 in 2016, 290 in 2015 and 211 in 2014

The fading tradition of shakkar ke khilone in Old Delhi’s Diwali celebrations

Once a beloved festive treat, toys made of sugar are vanishing from the markets with change in tastes and lifestyles

Delhi-NCR malls dazzle with vibrant Diwali décor, offering festive-themed immersive experiences

Delhi-NCR’s malls have transformed into festive wonderlands this Diwali, blending culture, art, and celebration through grand installations and themed décor, serenading visitors like never before