Poor air quality and high-prices dampen sale of green crackers
4 years, 2 months ago

Poor air quality and high-prices dampen sale of green crackers

India Today  

In a bid to keep a check on pollution during winters, the Delhi government has decided to make Diwali pollution-free and has only allowed eco-friendly crackers to be used during the festival. However, the price of green crackers has gone up by 15-40 per cent during the time of the pandemic. Jain also added that only two varieties of green crackers were available last year -PhuljhariandAnar, but this time the variety of green firecrackers include, clay Anar, bulleted small bombs, sky shots, 13 shots, 50 shots, 80 shots, 100 shots. Cracker prices skyrocket General Secretary and retailer of the Sadar Bazar Cracker Association, HS Chhabra, said that green cracker has become 15-40 per cent costlier. Officials in action Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday also urged Delhiites to avoid bursting firecrackers as much as possible during Diwali in the interests of public health and environment.

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Use only green crackers for this Deepavali: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's message
1 year, 2 months ago

Use only green crackers for this Deepavali: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's message

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah urged the people of Karnataka to use only green crackers for this Deepavali. Use only green crackers for this Deepavali: Karnataka CM's message In a video message to the people of the state, the chief minister said, “The air and sound pollution cause severe health hazards to those suffering from asthma, lung and heart diseases. Hence, …

In Graphics | Are Green crackers all that they’re cracked up to be?
1 year, 2 months ago

In Graphics | Are Green crackers all that they’re cracked up to be?

Firstpost  

As Diwali approaches, the focus in once again on Green crackers. Developed by scientists at CSIR-NEERI, they are cheaper, more eco-friendly and less noisy than conventional fireworks As Diwali approaches and the pollution levels across India dip – sometimes to alarming levels – the focus is once again on ‘Green crackers’. As per Hindustan Times, green crackers, unlike normal firecrackers, …

Firecrackers available in national capital despite ban: Supreme Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Firecrackers available in national capital despite ban: Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Delhi Police on a plea by cracker manufacturers seeking the roll-out of green firecrackers since the ban on the sale and production of normal firecrackers in Delhi-NCR was imposed by the court in 2018. Firecrackers Read here: Delhi govt bans firecracker sales to curb pollution as part of ‘winter action …

SC declines plea to lift cracker ban in Delhi
1 year, 4 months ago

SC declines plea to lift cracker ban in Delhi

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined a plea by BJP MP Manoj Tiwari to lift its ban on the production, storage, sale and bursting of fire crackers in the national capital. Green crackers On Wednesday, Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation, said the government entity had taken steps to expedite the usage of …

Bio-decomposer to Douse Farm Fires, Green Crackers for Diwali: Bhupender Yadav Clears Air in Interview
2 years, 2 months ago

Bio-decomposer to Douse Farm Fires, Green Crackers for Diwali: Bhupender Yadav Clears Air in Interview

News 18  

One of the top priorities of the government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been the nagging issue of climate change. With respect to the prevention and control of paddy stubble burning: MoEF&CC in coordination with CAQM, has finalised a policy to curb the air pollution menace occurring every year in Delhi and National Capital Region The policy contains sector-wise …

Explainer: The chemistry of green crackers work, and how they help
2 years, 2 months ago

Explainer: The chemistry of green crackers work, and how they help

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi : As in previous years, a number of states have banned pollution-causing firecrackers ahead of Diwali, allowing only those that have come to be known as green crackers. Green crackers seek to produce the same light-and-sound effect as conventional crackers but emit lower amounts of pollutants. How green is different Green crackers have the same pyrotechnic composition as …

People prefer traditional firecrackers over green
2 years, 2 months ago

People prefer traditional firecrackers over green

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The market for conventional regular firecrackers still predominates despite a majority of dealers professing to sell green firecrackers following the Supreme Court guidelines. At the beginning of the season, we purchased 20 per cent green crackers and it was with much struggle that we were able to sell the stock. People did not prefer green crackers although we attempted …

Unlicensed firecracker sales rule the roost in Punjab, ‘green cracker’ shoppers disappointed
2 years, 2 months ago

Unlicensed firecracker sales rule the roost in Punjab, ‘green cracker’ shoppers disappointed

Hindustan Times  

Even though Punjab government has banned the sale of non-green crackers, but the sale of these more pollution causing crackers is going on with full impunity across Punjab. “If government wants to sell green crackers, they should issue cracker license almost two months before Diwali, and then only license holder can invest and bring green crackers. Punjab Pollution Control Board …

2 years on, cracker stalls back with a bang in Chandigarh, but green crackers to cost a bomb
2 years, 2 months ago

2 years on, cracker stalls back with a bang in Chandigarh, but green crackers to cost a bomb

Hindustan Times  

With just a day to go for Diwali, cracker sellers have set shop at 13 authorised locations across the city. Asked which green cracker is the most expensive, Rajesh, who had set up his stall in Sector 49, said, “ The 240-shot rocket is most expensive as each piece costs ₹10,000.” Some crackers were also priced at ₹5,000. On the …

Most find green, traditional crackers out of reach this Diwali
2 years, 2 months ago

Most find green, traditional crackers out of reach this Diwali

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Despite Indian government taking steps towards promoting green firecrackers, their sales are miniscule; as they cost 30–50 percent more than conventional crackers. Green crackers are no match for traditional ones, whose visual and audio output is much better and higher,” he Sekhar pointed out. Compared to last year, prices of conventional crackers have risen by an average of 20–25 …

Explained: What are green crackers and why should we use them this Diwali?
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained: What are green crackers and why should we use them this Diwali?

Firstpost  

Green firecrackers are eco-friendly; they cause 30 per cent less pollution than conventional ones. Green crackers are low-emission crackers free of harmful chemicals like sulphur nitrates, arsenic, magnesium, sodium, lead, and barium. However, green crackers cause 30 per cent less air pollution as compared to traditional ones. “Green crackers reduce emissions substantially and absorb dust and don’t contain hazardous elements …

This year too, only green crackers to be sold
2 years, 2 months ago

This year too, only green crackers to be sold

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: After eco-friendly Ganesha, only green firecrackers will be sold in the state for Diwali, in accordance with the Supreme Court orders prohibiting the use of synthetic crackers in 2021. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Telangana Fire Workers Dealers Association president K. Venugopal said, “We are manufacturing green firecrackers based on the new formula given by NEERI. Only green firecrackers are …

Haryana bans use and sale of crackers in all 14 NCR districts in state
3 years, 2 months ago

Haryana bans use and sale of crackers in all 14 NCR districts in state

Hindustan Times  

The Haryana government on Sunday ordered a ban, with immediate effect, on the sale and use of fire crackers in all 14 districts of the state which come under the National Capital Region. The 14 Haryana districts which fall in the NCR and, thus, will see a blanket ban on the sale and use of fire crackers are: Bhiwani, Charkhi …

Have a cracking celebration
3 years, 2 months ago

Have a cracking celebration

The Hindu  

The festival season is well on its way, and what better time to burst crackers, right? Primarily, it causes extensive air pollution and fills the air with metal particles, dangerous toxins, harmful chemicals and smoke. Three types are available in India — Safe Water Releaser, Safe Minimal Aluminium, and Safe Thermite Cracker. Go green, stay safe Here are some tips …

Ahead of Festive Season, States Issue Directives on Bursting Crackers
3 years, 3 months ago

Ahead of Festive Season, States Issue Directives on Bursting Crackers

News 18  

The concerns over the rising levels of air pollution due to firecrackers during the festive season have compelled several states in the country to either completely or partially ban the usage of firecrackers. According to reports, the Ashok Gehlot-led Rajasthan government on Friday announced that only green crackers were allowed during the festive season in the state. According to the …

What are green crackers? Know which states imposed rules on fireworks this year
3 years, 3 months ago

What are green crackers? Know which states imposed rules on fireworks this year

Hindustan Times  

In view of the coronavirus disease related situation and concerns surrounding the rising level of pollution due to firecrackers during the festive season, several states have imposed certain rules on fireworks this year. ‘Green crackers’ are low-emission fireworks permitted by the Supreme Court for celebrations to a moderate degree during festivals, relaxing the ‘complete ban’ on fireworks previously imposed in …

Rajasthan govt allows use, sale of green crackers except in NCR areas
3 years, 3 months ago

Rajasthan govt allows use, sale of green crackers except in NCR areas

India TV News  

Ahead of the festive season, the Rajasthan government on Friday permitted the use and sale of green crackers in the state, except in areas that come under the National Capital Region. However, the Home Department issued an amended advisory on Friday allowing the use and sale of green crackers in the state, except in areas that come under the NCR. …

Rajasthan govt changes its mind on cracker ban, says ‘green crackers’ permitted
3 years, 3 months ago

Rajasthan govt changes its mind on cracker ban, says ‘green crackers’ permitted

Hindustan Times  

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan government on Thursday ended the ban on the use and sale of green crackers imposed just a fortnight earlier, saying the restriction will only apply in the National Capital Region. Green crackers have been allowed in Rajasthan, according to a new order by the state’s home department The state government, on September 30, ordered a ban on …

Green firecrackers may not be that green after all, finds a survey in Mumbai
4 years, 1 month ago

Green firecrackers may not be that green after all, finds a survey in Mumbai

The Hindu  

In 2018 the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research developed what it termed as green firecrackers, the effectiveness and use of which have been a subject of debate. The hybrid crackers developed by the CSIR use less polluting raw materials whose chemical formulations ensure a suppression of dust so that when the cracker explodes there are reduced particle emissions in …

Karnataka govt issues guidelines to identify 'green crackers'
4 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka govt issues guidelines to identify 'green crackers'

The Hindu  

The Karnataka government on Friday modified its guidelines on green crackers with details on what characterises them and how to identify them. The revised guidelines said green crackers are less harmful and polluting compared to conventional firecrackers. The new guidelines follow High Court's direction on Thursday to come out with more specific guidelines on what green crackers are and how …

Exclusive: Cracker ban slips through cracks in Delhi, NCR
4 years, 2 months ago

Exclusive: Cracker ban slips through cracks in Delhi, NCR

India Today  

A ban notwithstanding, fireworks seem to have trickled into the hands of Diwali revellers in the national capital region, threatening to poison its awful air further as the novel coronavirus makes a vicious resurgence in Delhi. BAN UP IN SMOKE IN PARTS OF NCR Police have formed special squads across Delhi to check illegal sales, but an India Today investigation …

Diwali 2020: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, others allow sale of green crackers, here’s what you need to know
4 years, 2 months ago

Diwali 2020: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, others allow sale of green crackers, here’s what you need to know

Firstpost  

Green crackers come in two categories: one without barium salt and the other with lesser quantities of barium. Both would lead to a 30 percent to 35 percent emission reduction Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and a few other states have allowed the bursting of green crackers this Diwali. News Agency ANI tweeted that the Government of Andhra Pradesh has allowed the …

The ‘poisonous’ pollutants of green crackers
4 years, 2 months ago

The ‘poisonous’ pollutants of green crackers

Live Mint  

With a few days to go for Diwali, markets across India have started selling an oxymoron: green crackers, most of which are said to cause around 30% less pollution than an average cracker. The green crackers don’t work without barium; attempts to do so, he says, were “a failure”. In March 2019, the legal counsel for PESO told the SC …

Firecracker traders urge Delhi govt to clarify policy over ban
4 years, 2 months ago

Firecracker traders urge Delhi govt to clarify policy over ban

India TV News  

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. Delhi Fireworks Traders Association member Rajeev Jain said, "The trial over banning firecrackers has been on for the last five years. Fireworks trader Amit Jain, who runs a shop near Jama Masjid, …

National Green Tribunal imposes complete ban on sale, use of firecrackers in NCR till 30 November
4 years, 2 months ago

National Green Tribunal imposes complete ban on sale, use of firecrackers in NCR till 30 November

Firstpost  

In places where air quality is ‘moderate’ or below, only green crackers be sold and the timings for bursting of crackers will be restricted to two hours during festivals New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal on Monday imposed a total ban on sale or use of all kinds of firecrackers in the National Capital Region from the midnight of 9 …

"Citizens Are Entitled To Breathe Fresh Air": NGT Bans Sale/ Use Of Firecrackers In Delhi NCR And Places All Over India With Poor/ Worse AQI
4 years, 2 months ago

"Citizens Are Entitled To Breathe Fresh Air": NGT Bans Sale/ Use Of Firecrackers In Delhi NCR And Places All Over India With Poor/ Worse AQI

Live Law  

The National Green tribunal on Monday imposed a total ban on sale/ use of all kinds of firecrackers in Delhi NCR from the midnight of November 9-10, 2020 to the midnight of November 30 - December 1, 2020. The direction was passed by a bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, in a batch of petitions seeking remedial …

Delhi govt bans firecrackers, CM Arvind Kejriwal says step taken to check air pollution, Covid-19 spread
4 years, 2 months ago

Delhi govt bans firecrackers, CM Arvind Kejriwal says step taken to check air pollution, Covid-19 spread

India Today  

Delhi government has decided to ban firecrackers in Delhi in light of the sudden spike in Covid-19 cases reportedly owing to air pollution in the national capital. He also said that the Delhi government filed an appeal in the Supreme Court on Wednesday against the Delhi High Court's decision to stay an order to increase ICU beds in private hospital. …

As pollution rises, NGT appeals Delhi govt to ban green crackers
4 years, 2 months ago

As pollution rises, NGT appeals Delhi govt to ban green crackers

India Today  

It could be yet another Diwali without crackers in Delhi as the national capital continues to remain covered under a thick blanket of smog due to high levels of air pollution and stubble burning in neighbouring states. While green crackers are up for sale in markets, the National Green Tribunal has asked the Centre as well as the states to …

‘Green’ crackers to make full-fledged Delhi debut
4 years, 2 months ago

‘Green’ crackers to make full-fledged Delhi debut

The Hindu  

Delhi is set for its first full-fledged date with ‘green’ crackers this Deepavali amid growing sentiment against not deepening the air pollution crisis the Capital countenances every winter. Supply is scarce and due to economic slowdown, we are not expecting buyers because green fireworks are somewhat expensive compared to conventional fireworks,” said Ankit Jain, a trader based in Old Delhi. …

Only Green crackers for Delhiites this Diwali
4 years, 2 months ago

Only Green crackers for Delhiites this Diwali

India TV News  

To curb air pollution in the national capital this Diwali, the Kejriwal government to allow the use, manufacture, and sale of only 'Greem Crackers', Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday. "Only 'green crackers' can be manufactured, sold and used in Delhi this Diwali as per a Supreme Court order issued in 2018," Rai said. He warned of strict …

Only 'Green Firecrackers' Can be Manufactured and Sold in Delhi, Says Gopal Rai
4 years, 2 months ago

Only 'Green Firecrackers' Can be Manufactured and Sold in Delhi, Says Gopal Rai

News 18  

Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday that only green firecrackers can be manufactured, sold and used in the national capital. He also said the Delhi government will launch an anti-firecracker campaign from November 3 and requested people not to burn crackers at all considering the seriousness of the situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Only 'green' firecrackers can be …

Explained: How green are Deepavali crackers?
5 years, 2 months ago

Explained: How green are Deepavali crackers?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Last October, in a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India mandated the use of green crackers for Deepavali, prescribing specific norms for the manufacture. This year, for the first time, ‘green crackers’ have been made available in markets, though the reach has been limited. Months before the ban, a group of research institutes of the …

Green crackers hit market ahead of Diwali
5 years, 2 months ago

Green crackers hit market ahead of Diwali

India TV News  

This Diwali will see green crackers taking centre-stage with the country's fireworks hub here rolling out the eco-friendly varieties which have reduced emission of harmful chemicals and low sound in line with the Supreme Court order. Then the Central and the Tamil Nadu governments helped us in skill training for manufacturing green crackers with 30 per cent less emission," TNFAMA …

Where are the green crackers?
5 years, 2 months ago

Where are the green crackers?

India Today  

The festival of Diwali is expected to be relatively quiet this year because only two varieties of green crackers are available in the market. To keep a check on polluting crackers, Delhi Police has asked people to buy only those crackers which can be scanned via the QR code, which will certify the noise and pollution limitations. I'm not against …

What are 'green' crackers?
5 years, 2 months ago

What are 'green' crackers?

The Hindu  

In October 2018, the Supreme Court allowed bursting of low-emission crackers relaxing the 'complete ban' issued in 2017. Green crackers don't contain banned chemicals such as lithium, arsenic, barium and lead. They are called Safe Water Releaser, Safe Thermite Cracker and Safe Minimal Aluminium crackers. Green crackers release water vapour and don't allow the dust particles to rise.

No Diwali boom for ‘green’ crackers
5 years, 2 months ago

No Diwali boom for ‘green’ crackers

The Hindu  

Just past 10 p.m., Abhinay Dhanai, 30, a businessman, rushed inside a shop selling crackers outside gate number 3 of Jama Masjid in Old Delhi. Earlier this year, the SC allowed bulk manufacture of green crackers after the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute said its labs had been able to make trial samples and had them approved by PESO. But …

Green crackers: Short on sound and light, high on confusion
5 years, 2 months ago

Green crackers: Short on sound and light, high on confusion

The Hindu  

The sky on the night of October 27 may not be the usual riot of colours and noise levels in the neighbourhood may be lower than normal. Worst crisis As a result, the fireworks hub is facing its worst-ever crisis this year as manufacturers have not been able to produce ‘green’ crackers with the new formula provided by NEERI. “Only …

Delhi set to choke on toxic crackers
5 years, 3 months ago

Delhi set to choke on toxic crackers

India Today  

On the eve of last year’s Diwali, the Supreme Court banned conventional firecrackers and ruled that only green ones with reduced emissions will be allowed. We wish to follow instructions and celebrate all festivals in an eco-friendly way, but we are not able to find these green crackers anywhere, said a member of Shri Ram Bhakt Ramlila Committee, Hari Nagar. …

A year after Supreme Court judgement, union government launches eco-friendly green crackers ahead of Diwali
5 years, 3 months ago

A year after Supreme Court judgement, union government launches eco-friendly green crackers ahead of Diwali

Op India  

To allay the concerns of air pollution, which particularly emanates during the Hindu festival of Diwali, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Saturday launched eco-friendly green firecrackers, which have been manufactured in India. According to the reports, the Union Minister announced that Council of Scientific and Industrial Research labs have been successful in developing various environment-friendly fireworks such as …

Diwali 2018: Official timing for fireworks and green crackers
6 years, 2 months ago

Diwali 2018: Official timing for fireworks and green crackers

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Diwali celebrations this year will come with certain caveats. The mystery that are ‘green crackers’ The apex court on October 23 restricted bursting of conventional firecrackers and allowed only ‘green firecrackers’ to be used on Diwali. Developed by the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in collaboration with eight other government …

Nobody understands what green crackers are
6 years, 2 months ago

Nobody understands what green crackers are

Deccan Chronicle  

Every year, people promise to make their Diwali celebrations safer and less polluting than the last, but they rarely make an effort to put their words into practice. This year, since the Supreme Court has passed a ruling that only permits the use of “green crackers”, that too for two hours, it looks like we’re all going to have to …

Gurugram bans sale of all crackers except green ones, fixes time for fireworks
6 years, 2 months ago

Gurugram bans sale of all crackers except green ones, fixes time for fireworks

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram’s Deputy Commissioner Vinay Pratap Singh on Tuesday issued an order banning the sale of all crackers, except green crackers, in the district, following a Supreme Court order last week. Gurugram Police will keep a strict vigil on burning of crackers in the city after the SC order banning sale of all crackers except green ones. Meanwhile, the city police …

Soon, new generation of plant-­based ‘green crackers’ for less-polluting Diwali
6 years, 2 months ago

Soon, new generation of plant-­based ‘green crackers’ for less-polluting Diwali

Hindustan Times  

After developing a range of ‘green crackers’ by simply changing their chemical balance, Indian scientists have inched closer towards making another range of fireworks which would be based on plant-based products and alternative chemicals to further bring down post-Diwali pollution. Though Indian scientists are working on a range of fireworks based on plant-based produts, these ‘green crackers’, however, won’t be …

'Green crackers' won't be available this Diwali: Minister
6 years, 2 months ago

'Green crackers' won't be available this Diwali: Minister

The Quint  

New Delhi, Oct 29 Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday said although less-polluting "green crackers" have been devised and the technology will be shared with the industry soon, it will not be available this Diwali. But once granted licence by PESO, factories like those in Sivakashi will begin manufacturing and these will be available for use on all occasions …

Diwali 2018: Will 'Green Crackers' even be seen?
6 years, 2 months ago

Diwali 2018: Will 'Green Crackers' even be seen?

Op India  

Responding to petitions seeking a ban on firecrackers in India, Supreme Court on 23rd October imposed several restrictions on firecrackers, refraining from a blanket ban. Apart from setting a window of only two hours, 8 pm to 10 pm, for fireworks during Diwali, the apex court also said that only Green Crackers will be allowed in the country. Last year …

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