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Center-Left Owned by Siasat DailyNo fireworks, lights: Curse that keeps Himachal village away from Diwali
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India marked Diwali on Sunday with traditional fervour, as homes across the country were illuminated with strings of lights, diyas, lamps and colourful decorations, and firecrackers lit the night sky. Leaders joined the celebrations, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi observing the festival with security personnel in Chhattisgarh, heralding a new era free from Naxalism. In Delhi, however, very poor air quality persisted, with firecrackers contributing to smog and strict measures were taken. Meanwhile, Sammoo village in Himachal Pradesh abstained from fireworks and lights, continuing a century‑old tradition of non‑celebration.
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Hamirpur: Diwali was celebrated with great enthusiasm across India on Sunday, November 8, as homes and streets lit up with lamps, candles and colourful lights. But in Himachal’s Sammoo village, the festive excitement was missing. For over 100 years, residents have refrained from celebrating the…
