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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore) — Strict adherence to regulated bursting hours and favorable meteorological conditions helped Chandigarh record notably cleaner air this Diwali compared to previous festive seasons, according to official data released by the Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee (CPCC). Supported by widespread public cooperation, the Union Territory avoided the "Severe" pollution bracket across all monitoring stations on Diwali night (November 8, 2026), with air quality recovering to the "Satisfactory" band by early the following morning. Rapid Air Quality Recovery Across the City The Chandigarh Administration had restricted celebrations strictly to eco-friendly "green" crackers within a designated two-hour window between 8:00…