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  BMC issues Diwali advisory for all: 'Avoid bursting crackers inside buildings, near gas pipelines'

  Maharashtra | October 15, 2025 23:43 IST

  Mumbai Diwali advisory: The BMC said the festival should be celebrated in an eco-friendly manner ensuring that there is no air and noise pollution due to the bursting of crackers.

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  What are green crackers and what impact do they have on pollution?

  India | October 15, 2025 14:39 IST

  Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed happiness after the Supreme Court permitted sale and bursting of green firecrackers across Delhi-NCR during Diwali under certain conditions.

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  SC calls for pan-India firecracker ban: 'Can't have a policy just for Delhi because they are elite'

  India | September 12, 2025 15:32 IST

  During the hearing of the matter, Chief Justice BR Gavai said if the cities of NCR have the right to clean air, then why don't the people of other cities? "Whatever policy is there, it should be at the pan-India level," he said.

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  SC refuses to relax ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, says not everybody can afford air purifier

  India | April 03, 2025 16:37 IST

  Firecrackers ban in Delhi-NCR: The Court said a large section of the population worked on the streets and was the worst affected by pollution.

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  Air pollution: SC asks why there was no permanent firecracker ban when pollution is year-round issue

  India | November 11, 2024 13:41 IST

  Air pollution: The Supreme Court asked the Delhi government to decide before November 25 on 'perpetual' firecracker ban after consulting stakeholders.

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  Delhi’s air quality deteriorates post-Diwali despite firecracker ban: AQI surges over 900

  Delhi | November 01, 2024 8:01 IST

  Delhi’s air quality plunged to ‘severe’ levels after Diwali, with AQI surging above 900 despite a firecracker ban. Key areas like Anand Vihar and Wazirpur reported dangerously high AQI. Read about pollution trends, enforcement challenges, and the health impact on NCR residents.

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  Diwali 2024: Follow THESE 5 essential safety tips to prevent burns, allergies from firecrackers

  Lifestyle | October 30, 2024 9:51 IST

  Ensure a safe Diwali 2024! Follow 5 essential safety tips to prevent burns and allergies from firecrackers. Protect yourself and loved ones.

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  Delhi cracks down on Diwali firecrackers: 79 cases filed, 19,000 kg seized

  Delhi | October 29, 2024 23:08 IST

  Delhi ramps up firecracker ban enforcement for a cleaner Diwali, deploying 300 police teams, seizing 19,000 kg of firecrackers, and coordinating with neighbouring states to reduce pollution.

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  Diwali 2024: List of states that have imposed restrictions on use of firecrackers during Diwali

  India | October 29, 2024 13:45 IST

  Diwali 2024: Maharashtra imposed a complete ban on firecrackers and allowed only green crackers that produce around 30% less pollution than traditional ones. Moreover, the Mumbai Police banned the use and sale of sky lanterns from October 23 to November 24.

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  Delhi govt bans sale, use of firecrackers to curb air pollution, seeks 'cooperation' from residents

  Delhi | October 14, 2024 16:17 IST

  The national capital continued to record poor air quality on Monday with an Air Quality Index at 221 as of 9 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. The air quality was also in "poor" category in NCR including Ghaziabad (265), Noida (243), and Greater Noida (228).

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  Delhi residents celebrate Diwali with firecrackers despite Supreme Court ban

  Delhi | November 13, 2023 7:07 IST

  Delhi experienced clear violations of the fireworks ban on Diwali. Even though the national capital recorded its best air quality on Diwali day in eight years, there is a possibility of increased pollution levels due to low night temperatures and occasional burning of firecrackers.

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  Delhi: Man arrested with over 500 kg of firecrackers in Babarpur area ahead of Diwali festivities

  Delhi | October 26, 2023 18:43 IST

  Delhi: The National Green Tribunal as well as the Supreme Court had ordered a complete ban on the sale and purchase of crackers of all kinds in Delhi as they cause pollution. As a consequence, Special Staff East District was directed to keep a watch over the sale and purchase of banned crackers.

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  Diwali 2023: Ban on sale, use of firecrackers in Gurugram ahead of festival, green crackers allowed

  India | September 29, 2023 7:29 IST

  Firecrackers ban in Gurugram: Green firecrackers will only be allowed to be burst only from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Diwali festival day and from 11.55 pm to 12.30 pm on the occasion of Christmas and New Year in Gurugram.

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  'We are not going to interfere': SC on Delhi govt's decision to ban firecrackers

  India | September 13, 2023 16:54 IST

  On September 11, to combat high pollution levels during winter months, Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced a comprehensive ban on the manufacture, storage, sale and bursting of firecrackers in the national capital.

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  Delhi govt bans production, storage, sale, use of firecrackers to curb pollution in winter

  Delhi | September 11, 2023 13:53 IST

  Delhi government banned the manufacturing, sale, storage and use of firecrackers in the national capital.

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  2 out of 5 families likely to burst firecrackers in Delhi-NCR this Diwali: Survey

  India | October 22, 2022 15:25 IST

  The percentage of households bursting firecrackers in Delhi-NCR on Diwali could be the highest in five years as two out of every five families are likely to indulge in the activity, according to a survey.

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  OPINION | Pollution: Is ban on firecrackers a solution?

  India | October 21, 2022 16:17 IST

  Anybody bursting firecrackers in the national capital till January 1 can be fined Rs 200 and jailed up to six months, while sale, storage and production of firecrackers will attract a fine of Rs 5,000 and imprisonment up to three years under Section 9B of Explosives Act.

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  Air pollution: Delhi High Court rejects plea against absolute 'firecracker ban' on Diwali

  India | October 20, 2022 14:16 IST

  Delhi air pollution: The court, however, said the petitioners were free to initiate appropriate proceedings under the law to seek redressal of their grievances.

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  Delhi govt bans bursting of firecrackers, imposes jail term up to six months for violation of rules

  India | October 19, 2022 15:44 IST

  Delhi firecracker ban: In September, the city government re-imposed a complete ban on the production, sale and use of all types of firecrackers till January 1, including on Diwali, a practice it has been following for the last two years.

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  SC refuses urgent hearing on plea against firecracker ban in Delhi

  India | October 13, 2022 14:59 IST

  Air Pollution Control: The Delhi High Court had earlier deferred hearing on the plea of green cracker merchants against an order banning the storage, sale, and use of all types of firecrackers till January 1.