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Hoshiarpur/Daljeet Ajnoha/Oct 18 : To promote awareness about celebrating a cracker-free Diwali, Civil Surgeon Hoshiarpur Dr. Balveer Kumar released a poster urging citizens to observe a pollution-free ‘Green Diwali’. Joining him at the event were Assistant Civil Surgeon Dr. Ajay Basra, Health Officer Dr. Jatinder Bhatia, District Family Welfare Officer Dr. Ranjit Singh, District Dental Health Officer Dr. Kapil Dogra, District Epidemiologist Dr. Sailesh Kumar, Deputy Mass Media Officer Ramandeep Kaur, Deputy Mass Media Officer Ravinder Jassal, and B.E.E Rohit Kumar.Extending Diwali greetings and spreading awareness, Dr. Balveer Kumar appealed to celebrate the festival of lights with safe and pollution-free practices. He emphasized that Diwali is a time for joy and beautiful illumination, but it is vital to mark the occasion safely and without firecrackers.Dr. Kumar cautioned that the smoke from firecrackers leads to numerous health issues such as respiratory problems, eye irritation, asthma, and skin ailments. He warned that loud explosions can damage hearing, temporarily or permanently. People with respiratory ailments are advised to remain indoors on Diwali as pollution and smoke contaminate the environment.He further highlighted a rise in eye injuries caused by firecrackers and stressed the importance of prevention. If children insist on bursting crackers, it must be done under adult supervision and never by holding them in their hands, preventing accidents. Loose or silky garments should be avoided, and children must not attempt to relight unexploded crackers, as they may burst unexpectedly.Dr. Kumar advised that if an eye injury occurs due to firecrackers, one should not rub or touch the affected area and must seek immediate medical attention from an eye specialist. He discouraged home remedies for such injuries, reiterating, “Eyes are precious — why risk your vision through carelessness?”Concluding his address, Dr. Balveer Kumar recommended that people consume home-cooked food, homemade sweets, and fruits during the festival, while avoiding market snacks, alcohol, and intoxicants.