The loud sounds of firecrackers during festivals like Diwali can significantly affect children’s health. Young children have underdeveloped ears and nervous systems, making them particularly ...
Despite a two-hour window set by local authorities, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, was filled with the sounds of firecrackers well into the night during Diwali celebrations. The directive ...
GUILDERLAND — Town police said the "loud bang" heard near a clothing store on Monday was caused by a firecracker. Police have investigated several reports in recent years of guns being fired in the ...
Thousands of pets across Sri Lanka have been left traumatised and hearing-impaired following the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations, with more than 10,000 cats and dogs affected by the intense ...