Firecrackers Ban

Nearly 70 pc of Delhiites didn't burn firecrackers on Diwali: AAP's Gopal Rai

Nearly 70 per cent people in the national capital refrained from bursting firecrackers on Diwali this year, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Monday.

Cities in Uttar Pradesh defy firecracker ban, AQI zooms past 750

Delhi records worst AQI on Diwali in 4 years as people defy cracker ban, air quality 'severe'

With safety at stake, many in the national capital defied the cracker-ban, turning the air quality in the region to "severe" with stubble burning accounting for 32 per cent of Delhi's PM2.5 pollution. At Air Quality Index (AQI) at 414, Delhi recorded the worst air quality in four years.

Firecracker traders urge Delhi govt to clarify policy over ban

Several firecracker traders in the national capital have urged the Delhi government to clarify its position over the nationwide ban on sale and use of crackers during Diwali. 

Mumbai bans bursting of firecrackers on Diwali, use of phooljhadi', 'anar' allowed for 2 hours

The BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation on Monday banned bursting or lighting of firecrackers at public places during the upcoming Diwali festival, under its jurisdiction. The firecrackers ban in Mumbai has been proposed in view of Covid-19 pandemic and the early winter that has set in.

600 kg firecrackers seized in Delhi; 7 held

The Delhi Police has arrested seven people and seized around 600 kilograms of firecrackers being sold illegally in the national capital from their possession, officials said on Sunday. 

Total ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR from midnight; restrictions in other parts of the country

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday imposed total ban on sale or use of all kinds of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR from midnight of November 9 to midnight of November 30.

Air pollution: Ban on fire crackers not required in Punjab, NGT told

The Punjab government has told the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that there is no need for a ban on use of fire crackers as no part of the state falls in the National Capital Region (NCR).

'Not prudent': RSS-affiliate SJM denounces firecrackers ban ahead of Diwali

Firecrackers ban: Ashwani Mahajan, national co-convener of Swadeshi Jagran Manch, said that states governments have been banning all types of firecrackers ahead of Diwali without any factual information.

Haryana bans sale of firecrackers ahead of Diwali

The Haryana government announced a ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers across the state. The statement was made by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who said a notice on the same will be issued on Saturday. 

Firecrackers banned in these states, cities ahead of Diwali

Diwali, along with exictement, also brings the concern of rise in pollution. Therefore, to tackle post-Diwali dip in air quality level, a couple of states, cities, have already ban use of firecrackers.

Kejriwal govt bans firecrackers ahead of Diwali as toxic air chokes Delhi

Delhi government has banned the sale of firecrackers as the national capital records a sharp rise in air pollution levels ahead of Diwali. The ban will also cover green crackers.

Calcutta High Court bans firecrackers on Kali Puja

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday banned the use and sale of firecrackers on Kali Puja to curb pollution amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Odisha bans sale, use of firecrackers from November 10-30

The government of Odisha has prohibited the sale and use of firecrackers from November 10 to 30 in the public interest.

Possession, sale of imported firecrackers declared illegal in Haryana

The Haryana government on Monday declared possession and sale of imported firecrackers as illegal and punishable in the state, a spokesperson said in Chandigarh.

Air pollution: NGT notice to Centre to ban fire crackers from Nov 7-30

The National Green Tribunal on Monday issued notice to the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) and four state governments on whether use of fire crackers be banned from November 7-30 in the interest of public health and environment.

Fine, jail for selling firecrackers during Diwali in Dubai

The Dubai Police, however, have noted that the practice has largely been curbed as a result of awareness initiatives held among the community, the Khaleej Times said in the report

Diwali 2018: Stay lawful, burst crackers within SC set timings, check time-slots for your city here

There is a way for you to celebrate Diwali with firecrackers, if you must, and stay a law-abiding citizen. Just burst crackers during the time-slots assigned by the Supreme Court. Check timings for your city here.

Supreme Court reiterates ban on firecrackers other than green crackers in Delhi-NCR

A bench of Justices AK Sikri and Ashok Bhushan said firecrackers already produced can be sold in this festival season only in other parts of the country.

SC verdict on firecrackers opens up floodgates of memes, Twitterati ask ‘how much oil to pour in diyas’

The verdict opened the floodgates of memes featuring Supreme Court as the villain to their satisfaction of burning cherry bombs and rockets. Check out hilarious tweets.