Diwali 2022: List of states which have banned firecrackers
2 years, 2 months ago

Diwali 2022: List of states which have banned firecrackers

Hindustan Times  

With a few days left for Diwali, some state governments have already laid down norms for bursting firecrackers this year. Check the status of bursting crackers in these states/ UT: Delhi The Delhi government has passed an order banning the storage, sale, and use of all types of firecrackers in the national capital till January 1, 2023. Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, the state's environment, science, and technology minister, said the manufacture, stock, distribution, sale, and use of joined firecrackers are banned in the state and only the green crackers would be allowed for sale only through licensed traders. Haryana The Haryana State Pollution Control Board on Monday prohibited the manufacture, sale and use of all kinds of firecrackers, excluding green crackers, immediately. The state's pollution control board has issued an advisory telling people to avoid joined firecrackers and bursting of firecrackers in silent areas like hospitals, schools, courts, etc.

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Total ban on crackers in Delhi, top court told
4 days, 1 hour ago

Total ban on crackers in Delhi, top court told

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government, on Thursday, apprised the Supreme Court that it has imposed a complete ban on manufacturing, storing, selling, and bursting all kinds of firecrackers in the national capital throughout the year with immediate effect. “By December 19, 2024 order, it has decided to completely ban firecrackers,” the Delhi government told the two-judge bench of the apex …

Delhi Air Pollution | Supreme Court Directs UP And Haryana To Impose Complete Ban On Firecrackers Similar To Delhi
4 days, 14 hours ago

Delhi Air Pollution | Supreme Court Directs UP And Haryana To Impose Complete Ban On Firecrackers Similar To Delhi

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to implement complete bans on firecrackers similar to that imposed in Delhi. The Supreme Court today heard the matter concerning air pollution in Delhi-NCR, focusing on the year-round ban on firecrackers, the Graded Response Action Plan, and implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. In its …

Ban on firecrackers to be permanent, Delhi govt tells Supreme Court
1 week, 4 days ago

Ban on firecrackers to be permanent, Delhi govt tells Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government has decided to ban firecrackers throughout the year in the Capital, and will file a response in this regard in the Supreme Court before it takes up the issue next week. On November 11, the top court asked Delhi and national capital region states Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan to decide on a permanent ban on firecrackers …

Delhi Air Pollution | Will Take A Call On Banning Firecrackers, Says Supreme Court
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi Air Pollution | Will Take A Call On Banning Firecrackers, Says Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today said that it will take a call on imposing a year-round ban on firecrackers in Delhi NCR on Monday after hearing the Delhi government and NCR states. Today, the Court also proposed to hold detailed, issue-specific hearings on air pollution beginning in January, while addressing emergency concerns in the interim. Let us have regular detailed hearings …

Perpetual firecracker ban needs serious work
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1 month, 1 week ago

Perpetual firecracker ban needs serious work

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court’s direction to the Delhi government to decide within two weeks if there should be a year-round ban on firecrackers comes in the context of the city’s abysmal air quality. Delhi is likely to end 2024 without a single good air day, and an HT analysis shows that despite overall improvement in the Capital, the air quality in …

Take call on permanent firecracker ban: Supreme Court to Delhi govt
1 month, 1 week ago

Take call on permanent firecracker ban: Supreme Court to Delhi govt

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday said that no religion wants to promote pollution, stressing that every citizen has a fundamental right to live in a pollution-free environment and giving the Delhi government two weeks to decide on whether the Capital should have a permanent ban on firecrackers throughout the year. Posting the matter on November 25, the bench, also comprising …

Delhi Air Pollution: SC pulls up Delhi govt, police commissioner for not implementing firecracker ban — ‘Strict action…’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Air Pollution: SC pulls up Delhi govt, police commissioner for not implementing firecracker ban — ‘Strict action…’

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Monday reprimanded authorities over rampant violations of the firecracker ban in Delhi during Diwali. On November 4, the Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih ascertained that the government's restrictions on bursting firecrackers were totally non-compliant, citing newspaper reports. “The Supreme Court has taken very seriously the fact that the ban …

Toxic smog cloaks New Delhi a day after Diwali festival as firecracker smoke worsens air quality
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Toxic smog cloaks New Delhi a day after Diwali festival as firecracker smoke worsens air quality

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A thick layer of toxic …

Diwali Fire Incidents: A Night of Chaos and Destruction in Uttar Pradesh
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Diwali Fire Incidents: A Night of Chaos and Destruction in Uttar Pradesh

India TV News  

Several fire-related incidents were reported across Uttar Pradesh on Diwali night, with multiple shops gutted in Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, and Jhansi. In Greater Noida, a fire broke out on the 13th floor of a high-rise building, prompting the immediate evacuation of residents. Fire department teams responded quickly with six fire engines, managing to control and extinguish the flames promptly. Initial …

AAP Denies 'Hindu-Muslim' Angle to Firecracker Ban in Delhi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AAP Denies 'Hindu-Muslim' Angle to Firecracker Ban in Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal defends the ban on firecrackers in Delhi, stating that it is necessary for protecting people from pollution. He emphasizes that the ban is not discriminatory and that it is not a Hindu-Muslim issue. The Delhi government's directive also includes restrictions on online sales and deliveries, aiming to reduce pollution and light up the city with 'diya' …

Delhi and Beyond: Complete Firecracker Ban This Diwali
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi and Beyond: Complete Firecracker Ban This Diwali

India TV News  

Several states have imposed a complete ban on firecrackers during the Diwali season to address environmental concerns. Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Tamil Nadu have implemented a total ban on firecrackers, with online sales allowed only during specific hours. Bihar has banned all types of firecrackers in major cities, while Maharashtra allows only green crackers with reduced pollution, while Karnataka allows …

Delhi Environment Minister Warns of Illegal Firecracker Sale, Calls for Strict Action
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Environment Minister Warns of Illegal Firecracker Sale, Calls for Strict Action

New Indian Express  

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has written to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena urging prompt action against those involved in the illegal sale and distribution of firecrackers. He has asked for regular inspections of firecracker vendors by Delhi Police, increased vigilance at Delhi's borders, and a complete ban on manufacturing, storage, and selling of all kinds of firecrackers in Delhi until …

Delhi Residents Divided on Diwali Firecracker Ban
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Residents Divided on Diwali Firecracker Ban

India Today  

18 per cent of Delhi residents plan to burst crackers on Diwali despite a ban. A survey found that 55 per cent of respondents will not burn firecrackers due to concerns about pollution, while 19 per cent are interested in burning crackers but are unsure about the regulations. The survey also revealed that 9 per cent plan to burn crackers …

Delhi and Beyond Ban on Firecrackers: What You Need to Know
2 months ago

Delhi and Beyond Ban on Firecrackers: What You Need to Know

The Hindu  

Several States in India have imposed an immediate ban on the production, storage, sale, and use of firecrackers in view of the worsening air pollution situation. The ban applies in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra and West Bengal. The ban is in effect from October 31 to January 1, 2025, with specific time slots for different festivals. Green …

Firecrackers banned in Delhi till January 1
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Firecrackers banned in Delhi till January 1

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: To reduce air pollution, which peaks during the winter, the AAP-led Delhi government on Monday announced a complete ban on the production, sale, and use of firecrackers until January 1, 2025. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the Delhi Police, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, and the Revenue Department will ensure strict enforcement of the ban. Rai said …

Delhi govt. imposes ban on firecrackers till January 1
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi govt. imposes ban on firecrackers till January 1

The Hindu  

The Delhi government on Monday banned the production, sale, and use of all types of firecrackers in the national capital till January 1 to control air pollution in the winter season. The fresh prohibition has come days after Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said his government will soon roll out a 21-point Winter Action Plan to tackle air pollution. ‘Go …

Delhi Government Bans Storage, Production And Sale of Firecrackers Till January 1 To Curb Air Pollution
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Government Bans Storage, Production And Sale of Firecrackers Till January 1 To Curb Air Pollution

News 18  

The Delhi government on Monday banned the production, sale and use of firecrackers in the national capital to control air pollution in the coming winter season. In a press statement, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the ban is necessary to mitigate the seasonal surge in air pollution, which is worsened by firecrackers. Delhi: AAP Minister Gopal Rai says, “In …

Actress Rubina Dilaik urges people to stop bursting firecrackers , netizens react
1 year, 1 month ago

Actress Rubina Dilaik urges people to stop bursting firecrackers , netizens react

Op India  

On Wednesday, television actress and Biggboss season 14 winner Rubina Dilaik ‘reminded’ people that the festivities of Diwali are over while lamenting over firecrackers being burst since 10th November, saying that it is causing air and noise pollution. — Rubina Dilaik November 15, 2023 However, Rubina Dilaik’s X post on Diwali and the firecracker bursting did not go well with …

Firecrackers foul the air, and pollution kills
1 year, 1 month ago

Firecrackers foul the air, and pollution kills

Hindustan Times  

Air pollution in the National Capital Region peaked in the days ahead of Diwali on account of stubble burning in Punjab, forcing the state government to declare an early winter break for schools and implement a series of measures to contain the situation. Delhi’s 24-hour average air quality index on Sunday was recorded at 218 at 4pm by the Central …

An appeal by PM Modi on Diwali firecrackers could help alleviate air pollution
1 year, 1 month ago

An appeal by PM Modi on Diwali firecrackers could help alleviate air pollution

Live Mint  

Delhi had been enduring “severe" air quality for two weeks. But the air quality index improved remarkably following light rainfall on November 10 and the air quality on Diwali morning was the best it has been in eight years, Mint reported. The air quality in Delhi and across north India deteriorates every year in the lead up to winter, when …

Diwali firecrackers trigger small fires across city; Minor injuries reported
1 year, 1 month ago

Diwali firecrackers trigger small fires across city; Minor injuries reported

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Diwali celebrations in the city led to numerous small fires caused by firecrackers, according to a fire officer. While most incidents were minor, a ground plus 3-storey building in Kurla’s Nehru Nagar caught fire around 10:30pm on Sunday night. Diwali firecrackers trigger small fires across city; Minor injuries reported The fire, categorised as level one, was contained within a …

‘Crackers burnt in capital brought from BJP-ruled UP, Haryana’: Delhi minister
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Crackers burnt in capital brought from BJP-ruled UP, Haryana’: Delhi minister

Hindustan Times  

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Monday alleged that crackers burnt in the national Capital on Diwali night were sourced from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, both ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party. The police of Delhi, Haryana and UP are under the control of the BJP and no common man can easily supply the firecrackers amid the monitoring of these …

Videos: Delhi-NCR flouts firecracker ban, smog blankets several parts of city
1 year, 1 month ago

Videos: Delhi-NCR flouts firecracker ban, smog blankets several parts of city

India Today  

Despite the Supreme Court's ban on firecrackers to curb pollution levels, several Delhi localities witnessed blatant violations as residents burst fireworks. Notable areas where people gathered to burst crackers included Shahpur Jat and Hauz Khas, with increased activity post 4 pm, although the scale was significantly lower than the previous year. Environmental activist Bhavreen Kandhari reported similar infringements in Defence …

Delhi residents burst firecrackers till late night despite Supreme Court ban
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi residents burst firecrackers till late night despite Supreme Court ban

India Today  

Firecrackers were burst in the national capital on Diwali despite alarming pollution levels and the Supreme Court's ban on bursting of crackers. Key areas in Delhi saw people gathering around to burst crackers, the intensity of which increased after 4 pm and lasted till late night on Sunday. Delhi's Shahpur Jat, Hauz Khas, Defence Colony, Chhatarpur, East of Kailash, Mandir …

Delhi air toxic again after people celebrate Diwali with firecrackers
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi air toxic again after people celebrate Diwali with firecrackers

India Today  

Delhi and adjoining areas were covered in thick layers of smog on Monday morning after residents celebrated Diwali with firecrackers, despite a blanket ban. The Delhi Pollution Control Board has said that the city saw a sharp spike in pollution levels after the bursting of firecrackers. The Delhi Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, said, "The bursting of firecrackers has increased pollution …

Delhi: Gopal Rai calls review meeting, accuses BJP of 'inciting' people to burst crackers
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi: Gopal Rai calls review meeting, accuses BJP of 'inciting' people to burst crackers

India TV News  

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday called a meeting with the officers of the Department at the Secretariat to review the pollution, a day after the Diwali celebrations in the city. Delhi woke up to hazy sky, once again, after a brief pause affected due to rain, as the city recorded ‘Very Poor’ air quality, a deterioration from the …

Mumbai Police registers 784 cases for violating Bombay HC order on bursting firecrackers
1 year, 1 month ago

Mumbai Police registers 784 cases for violating Bombay HC order on bursting firecrackers

India TV News  

Mumbai Police on Monday booked as many as 784 cases for alleged violation of Bombay High Court order on the bursting of firecrackers and causing air pollution in the city and neighbouring regions. Earlier, the Bombay High Court had revised the time for the bursting of firecrackers on Diwali to two hours, i.e. The Bombay HC also passed an order …

Ban on firecrackers flouted in Delhi despite Supreme Court order
1 year, 1 month ago

Ban on firecrackers flouted in Delhi despite Supreme Court order

The Hindu  

The ban on firecrackers was violated in several areas of Delhi as people celebrated Deepavali on November 12. Till 7.30 p.m., the intensity of bursting firecrackers was less in Greater Kailash and Chittaranjan Park area. In the Chhatarpur locality of south Delhi, sounds of firecrackers being burst could be heard from 6 p.m. onwards. Meanwhile, very few firecrackers were burst …

After saying Punjab farm fires don't cause pollution, Gopal Rai asks people to not burst firecrackers
1 year, 1 month ago

After saying Punjab farm fires don't cause pollution, Gopal Rai asks people to not burst firecrackers

Op India  

On Sunday, Delhi environment minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Gopal Rai appealed to the people of Delhi not to burst crackers on Diwali. I appeal to people of Delhi and nearby areas of Delhi, Diwali is a festival of diyas, celebrate Diwali in a grand manner by lighting diyas but don’t burst crackers and make it difficult for people …

This Diwali, green crackers from 8 to 10pm allowed in Himachal
1 year, 1 month ago

This Diwali, green crackers from 8 to 10pm allowed in Himachal

Hindustan Times  

To combat air and noise pollution during Diwali celebrations, Himachal government has rolled out curbs on the use of firecrackers. Following the directions issued by the Supreme Court and the National Green Tribunal, the state authorities have introduced measures to promote the use of eco-friendly “green crackers”, bursting of which would be allowed from 8pm to 10pm. Anil Joshi, member …

Diwali BJP Calls For Leadership Change After Hyderabad Police Limit Timings For Bursting Crackers
1 year, 1 month ago

Diwali BJP Calls For Leadership Change After Hyderabad Police Limit Timings For Bursting Crackers

ABP News  

A notification by Hyderabad police fixing a timeframe to burst firecrackers has attracted a sharp reaction from BJP. On Friday, Hyderabad Commissioner of Police issued orders permitting the bursting of crackers at public places in the Twin Cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad only between 8 PM to 10 PM from November 12 to November 14. pic.twitter.com/Wk5qEufZbX — BJP Telangana November …

Bombay High Court restricts window for bursting firecrackers to 2 hours
1 year, 1 month ago

Bombay High Court restricts window for bursting firecrackers to 2 hours

Op India  

On Thursday, the Bombay High Court imposed restrictions on the burning of firecrackers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The court had earlier banned the transportation of construction debris during Diwali and restricted the burning of firecrackers between 7 pm and 10 pm in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Bombay High Court suo motu hearing on deteriorating air quality: – refuses to …

Burst firecrackers between 8 and 10pm: BMC’s appeal to Mumbaities
1 year, 1 month ago

Burst firecrackers between 8 and 10pm: BMC’s appeal to Mumbaities

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has issued a public appeal, aligning with the Bombay High Court’s directives, urging residents to burst firecrackers strictly between 8pm and 10pm during Diwali. The civic body underscored the health risks posed by polluted air, particularly to children, pregnant women, senior citizens, and individuals with respiratory illnesses. The move is part of Chief Minister Eknath …

‘Burst firecrackers only between 7-10 pm’: BMC chief's appeal to curb pollution
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Burst firecrackers only between 7-10 pm’: BMC chief's appeal to curb pollution

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai civic chief Iqbal Chahal on Friday appealed to citizens to follow the Bombay High Court's directive and burst firecrackers only between 8 pm and 10 pm during Diwali. BMC commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal “I request that you all, with folded hands, follow the court's directive and do not burst the crackers that will add to the air and noise …

Bombay HC reduces time for bursting firecrackers on Diwali | Check details
1 year, 1 month ago

Bombay HC reduces time for bursting firecrackers on Diwali | Check details

India TV News  

The Bombay High Court on Friday revised the time for the bursting of firecrackers on Diwali to two hours, i.e. In an earlier order, it had granted permission from 7 pm to 10 pm to burst firecrackers on Diwali in order to curb pollution. HC forms committee amid rising air pollution The Bombay HC also passed an order to form …

SC Prohibits Barium Crackers Across India
1 year, 1 month ago

SC Prohibits Barium Crackers Across India

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The order banning firecrackers containing barium binds every state and is not just limited to Delhi-NCR region, which is reeling under severe air pollution, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday. The clarification by the top court, which had in 2018 banned the bursting of conventional firecrackers to curb air and sound pollution, will have ramifications across the nation. …

SC 'bans' fire crackers across India
1 year, 1 month ago

SC 'bans' fire crackers across India

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court has directed the state governments to take appropriate steps to control air and noise pollution The Supreme Court Tuesday ordered a ban on firecrackers across India, saying the directions against the use of barium and banned chemicals in firecrackers are applicable to all states and not just Delhi-NCR. The court has also directed the state governments to …

Chennai Police issues advisory for residents to celebrate Deepavali safely
1 year, 1 month ago

Chennai Police issues advisory for residents to celebrate Deepavali safely

The Hindu  

Chennai Police Commissioner Sandeep Rai Rathore has issued an advisory to members of the public, to celebrate Deepavali festival safely. The advisory said that as per the orders of the Supreme Court, only green firecrackers made of permitted chemicals that are environment-friendly can be sold and burst. Last year, 14 cases were registered against cracker shops in the city for …

Directions Regulating Firecrackers Apply To All States In Country, Not Just Delhi : Supreme Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Directions Regulating Firecrackers Apply To All States In Country, Not Just Delhi : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday clarified that its earlier directions against the use of barium and banned chemicals in firecrackers are applicable across the country, binding all states and not just the Delhi-National Capital Region.The Court made this clarification while hearing an application seeking directions to the State of Rajasthan to comply with the Apex Court's. The Supreme Court on …

Curbs on fireworks binding on all States: Supreme Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Curbs on fireworks binding on all States: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

Days before Deepavali celebrations, the Supreme Court clarified on Tuesday that its orders to minimise air and noise pollution caused by firecrackers bind States across the country and not just Delhi National Capital Region. Justice A.S. Bopanna said adults tended to behave worse than children, bursting crackers galore, with no thought of the pollution and discomfort caused by them. “If …

Bursting of Firecrackers Banned by Bombay High Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Bursting of Firecrackers Banned by Bombay High Court

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court today directed the Municipal Corporations of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region to ensure that firecrackers are not burst beyond the period of 7 PM to 10 PM in light of the poor air quality index. The court directed the implementation of the Mumbai Air Pollution Mitigating plan, erection of metal sheets around construction sites, use of sprinklers …

32% families in Delhi planning to burst firecrackers on Deepavali: Survey
1 year, 1 month ago

32% families in Delhi planning to burst firecrackers on Deepavali: Survey

The Hindu  

Around 32% families are planning to burst firecrackers in Delhi, while 43% cited concerns about pollution as the reason for not doing so, according to a survey by a community social media platform. According to the survey by Localcircles that received over 9,000 responses from residents of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad, 32% families in Delhi-NCR are likely to …

Despite ban, 1 in 3 families in Delhi planning to burst crackers on Diwali: Survey
1 year, 1 month ago

Despite ban, 1 in 3 families in Delhi planning to burst crackers on Diwali: Survey

India Today  

Even as the air quality in Delhi and its neighbouring areas continues to dip, forcing the government to implement stringent curbs, approximately one-third of families in the National Capital Region are considering bursting crackers during Diwali. According to the survey by LocalCircles that received over 9,000 responses from residents of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad, 32 per cent families …

Only green crackers permitted for short duration on festivals: Hayer
1 year, 1 month ago

Only green crackers permitted for short duration on festivals: Hayer

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab government will allow use of only green crackers for a short duration on Diwali, Gurpurab, Christmas and New Year. Meet Hayer also appealed to people to encourage community fire cracking at pre-identified areas/fields designated by the authorities concerned. Enviornment minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer said in compliance of various directions issued by the Supreme Court, the National Green …

Karnataka pollution control board forms task force to clamp down on 'non-green' firecrackers this Diwali: Report
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka pollution control board forms task force to clamp down on 'non-green' firecrackers this Diwali: Report

Hindustan Times  

In a bid to ensure a safe Deepawali this year, pollution control board officials in Karnataka have constituted a special task force to clap down on sellers of “non-green” firecrackers. The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board was spurred into action by a letter from a group - Compassionate City - of residents, in which they cited a Supreme Court ruling …

Karnataka Govt Mulling to Impose Ban on Bursting of Crackers in Bengaluru During Deepavali, Says Home Minister
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka Govt Mulling to Impose Ban on Bursting of Crackers in Bengaluru During Deepavali, Says Home Minister

News 18  

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said the government is mulling to impose a ban on the bursting of crackers in Bengaluru city during Deepavali. Speaking to reporters, he said, ”Every year during Deepavali such fire incidents happen. Parameshwara said the government has to think about whether to allow or not to burst crackers in the city during the …

DPCC notifies complete ban on firecrackers in Delhi till January 1
1 year, 2 months ago

DPCC notifies complete ban on firecrackers in Delhi till January 1

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee on Monday said it has notified a complete ban on firecrackers across the Capital till January 1, 2024. What exacerbates this crisis is the fact that this period also coincides with Diwali, and the emissions from firecrackers, combined with the emanation from the farm fires, often leads to a drastic deterioration of the Capital’s air, …

Ban on firecrackers in Gurugram from November, green crackers allowed on Diwali
1 year, 2 months ago

Ban on firecrackers in Gurugram from November, green crackers allowed on Diwali

India Today  

The Gurugram district administration has issued orders to ban the storage, sale and use of firecrackers in view of pollution. In the orders issued by District Magistrate-cum-DC Nishant Kumar Yadav, e-commerce companies such as Amazon and Flipkart have also been prohibited from accepting any online orders for firecrackers. "According to the instructions of the Supreme Court, only green firecrackers which …

Diwali 2023: Ban on sale, use of firecrackers in Gurugram ahead of festival, green crackers allowed
1 year, 2 months ago

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

India TV News  

Firecrackers ban in Gurugram: The Gurugram administration on Thursday issued an order imposing strict restrictions on the storage, sale, and use of firecrackers in the city ahead of the Diwali festival. As per the order, issued by Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, this order will come into force in Gurugram district from November 1, 2023 and will remain effective till …

Air pollution: Clear & present danger
1 year, 3 months ago

Air pollution: Clear & present danger

New Indian Express  

Earlier, on September 11, Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai, on the pretext of rising pollution during winter, announced that the Arvind Kejri- wal-led AAP government has once again decided to ban all types of crackers. The manufacturing, storage, sale, online delivery and bursting of any type of crackers are completely prohibited in Delhi.” The government said citizens opined that the …

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