Arvind Kejriwal announces ban on firecrackers for Diwali for the third consecutive year in Delhi
3 years, 3 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal announces ban on firecrackers for Diwali for the third consecutive year in Delhi

Op India  

Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi Government has decided to impose a ban on firecrackers for a third consecutive year. So that people’s lives can be saved.” पिछले साल व्यापारियों द्वारा पटाखों के भंडारण के पश्चात प्रदूषण की गंभीरता को देखत हुए देर से पूर्ण प्रतिबंध लगाया गया जिससे व्यापारियों का नुकसान हुआ था। सभी व्यापारियों से अपील है कि इस बार पूर्ण प्रतिबंध को देखते हुए किसी भी तरह का भंडारण न करें। — Arvind Kejriwal September 15, 2021 The Delhi government also asked traders, not to stock firecrackers. Interestingly, the Delhi government took almost negligible steps to do anything about the stubble burning in the neighbouring states, especially in Punjab, which is evidently the main cause of the Pollution in the national capital. Interestingly, just a day ago, on September 14, Delhi Government had urged the neighbouring states to use PUSA Bio Decomposer to control incidents of stubble burning.

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Total ban on crackers in Delhi, top court told
5 days, 15 hours 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
6 days, 3 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, 5 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 …

Year-Round Ban On Firecrackers Required Not Just To Curb Air Pollution But Also To Curb Noise Pollution: Supreme Court
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1 week, 5 days ago

Year-Round Ban On Firecrackers Required Not Just To Curb Air Pollution But Also To Curb Noise Pollution: Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed Delhi government and NCR states to decide on a complete year-round ban on firecrackers, including manufacture, storage, sale, distribution, and use. The Court dealing with the MC Mehta Case regarding measures to curb air pollution in Delhi NCR. Last month, the Court had said that it will take a call on imposing a year-round …

Delhi Air Pollution | Will Take A Call On Banning Firecrackers, Says Supreme Court
3 weeks, 6 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 …

Delhi’s pollution emergency and India’s aspiration to become a leading economy
4 weeks ago

Delhi’s pollution emergency and India’s aspiration to become a leading economy

Firstpost  

Delhi has turned out to be one of the most polluted places on this planet, an undesirable achievement for a nation that has always prioritised and promoted the principles of ecological consciousness As India aims to become the third largest economy in the world, it has considerably failed to develop a policy plan that may control the play of the …

Smokescreen or reality? The truth about stubble burning in Punjab
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Smokescreen or reality? The truth about stubble burning in Punjab

India Today  

Every year, as a toxic haze engulfs Delhi, the spotlight shifts to neighbouring states like Punjab, where stubble burning is widely blamed for the worsening air quality. EVADING SATELLITES: THE 4 PM LOOPHOLE In Sangrur, Vipin, a land records officer and president of the Sangrur Block Patwari Union, openly admits to advising farmers to burn stubble after 4 PM to …

DC Edit | Delhi-NCR air too toxic to breathe, but govts dither
1 month ago

DC Edit | Delhi-NCR air too toxic to breathe, but govts dither

Deccan Chronicle  

Delhi’s air in winter is injurious to health. Today’s air over the region, including Gurugram, Noida and Faridabad, is smothered in a pea soup fog that hangs like a malevolent blanket, so much so people are being advised to stay indoors on days of poor AQI. Emergency responses have seen the closing of schools, people working from home and regulations …

Union Minister ML Khattar says no use use in blaming others, amid Delhi's severe air crisis
1 month ago

Union Minister ML Khattar says no use use in blaming others, amid Delhi's severe air crisis

Op India  

Amid deteriorating air quality in Delhi, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday emphasized that both the state and central governments are actively working to combat air pollution, saying there is “no use in blaming” others. Deputy Commissioner Bathinda Shaukat Ahmed Pare said that in 2023 about 2700 incidents were recorded, whereas this year, 670 incidents of stubble burning were …

Delhi pollution: Blame game picks pace in capital
1 month ago

Delhi pollution: Blame game picks pace in capital

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi’s AAP government and the BJP engaged in a war of words as the ongoing pollution crisis in the capital city worsened, as the national capital recorded its second-worst air quality in six years on Monday. Claiming Punjab’s efforts in reducing stubble burning incidents, Atishi blamed BJP-run states in North and central India for the unabated rise in …

Politics clouds clean air efforts as Delhi CM Atishi blames BJP for Haryana stubble burning
1 month, 1 week ago

Politics clouds clean air efforts as Delhi CM Atishi blames BJP for Haryana stubble burning

Hindustan Times  

While the Supreme Court was pulling up the government of Delhi for the worsening air quality in the city, Chief Minister Atishi blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party -led central government for taking no step to check stubble burning, one of the factors that contribute to air pollution in the national capital. North India is facing a medical emergency due to …

Atishi blames Centre for Delhi pollution: BJP-ruled states lead in stubble burning
1 month, 1 week ago

Atishi blames Centre for Delhi pollution: BJP-ruled states lead in stubble burning

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has raised serious concerns over the worsening air quality in the city, accusing the Centre and BJP of inaction. Stubble burning is rampant across Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, UP, and Rajasthan, yet the central government remains passive, said the Delhi Chief Minister, stressing that it is the central government's responsibility to find a nationwide solution to …

Delhi chokes on toxic air, stubble burning contributes 38% to pollution
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi chokes on toxic air, stubble burning contributes 38% to pollution

India Today  

Delhi’s air quality plummeted to a 'severe' category over the past few days, with stubble burning contributing a staggering 38 per cent to the city’s pollution on Friday—its highest share so far in 2024. For several consecutive days, stubble burning has accounted for over 30 per cent of Delhi’s pollution, with contributions steadily rising from 30.8 per cent on November …

Supreme Court To Address Delhi's Severe Pollution On Monday; Amicus Curiae Raises Concerns Over Lack of Pre-emptive Action
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court To Address Delhi's Severe Pollution On Monday; Amicus Curiae Raises Concerns Over Lack of Pre-emptive Action

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will address the issue of severe level of air pollution in Delhi-NCR on Monday. The Court has been dealing with air pollution by various sources such as stubble burning, firecrackers, vehicular pollution, garbage burning, industrial pollution etc. Additionally, the Court has been dealing with the issue of air pollution Delhi from stubble burning in the states of …

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 …

Delhi chokes as AQI remains above 300
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi chokes as AQI remains above 300

Deccan Chronicle  

Residents in Delhi urged the administration to check on the alarming level of pollution in the national capital demanding long-term solution as the Air Quality Index continue to remain in the 'very poor' category for the second week post-Diwali.Several parts of the city was covered in smog on Tuesday morning with many residents complaining difficulty in breathing amid the deteriorating …

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 …

No religion encourages air pollution, India’s top court says as air quality worsens
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No religion encourages air pollution, India’s top court says as air quality worsens

The Independent  

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Supreme Court nudges Delhi govt to decide on perpetual cracker ban, says no religion encourages pollution
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court nudges Delhi govt to decide on perpetual cracker ban, says no religion encourages pollution

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday told the Delhi government to decide by November 25 if there should be a permanent ban on firecrackers in the city, underlining that it was the right of every citizen to live in a pollution-free environment under the Constitution. If firecrackers are burned in this manner, it affects fundamental rights of citizens,” a …

Air quality ‘poor’, Supreme Court raps Delhi police for not imposing cracker ban
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Air quality ‘poor’, Supreme Court raps Delhi police for not imposing cracker ban

Hindustan Times  

Calling it a mere "eyewash", the Supreme Court came down heavily on the Delhi police for failing to comprehensively implement the firecracker ban in the national capital and only seizing raw materials. An anti-smog gun being used to spray water droplets to curb air pollution A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih therefore directed the Delhi …

'No Religion Encourages Any Activity Which Creates Pollution' : Supreme Court On Firecracker Ban Violation In Delhi On Diwali
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'No Religion Encourages Any Activity Which Creates Pollution' : Supreme Court On Firecracker Ban Violation In Delhi On Diwali

Live Law  

In the context of the use of firecrackers in Delhi which led to a worsening of air quality in Delhi-NCr, the Supreme Court on Monday observed that no religion encouraged any activity which created pollution. Last week, the Court had called upon the Delhi Government and the Delhi Police Commissioner to explain how the firecracker ban was imposed in Delhi, …

'No Religion Encourages Any Activity Which Creates Pollution' : Supreme Court On Firecracker Ban Violation In Delhi On Diwali
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'No Religion Encourages Any Activity Which Creates Pollution' : Supreme Court On Firecracker Ban Violation In Delhi On Diwali

Live Law  

In the context of the use of firecrackers in Delhi which led to a worsening of air quality in Delhi-NCr, the Supreme Court on Monday observed that no religion encouraged any activity which created pollution. Last week, the Court had called upon the Delhi Government and the Delhi Police Commissioner to explain how the firecracker ban was imposed in Delhi, …

‘No religion encourages pollution… firecrackers affect fundamental right to health,’ says SC on Delhi air quality
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘No religion encourages pollution… firecrackers affect fundamental right to health,’ says SC on Delhi air quality

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India on Monday noted that the right to health is a fundamental right of citizens and that no religion encourages pollution. Further, the SC directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to form a special cell to ensure the effective implementation of the ban on firecrackers, newswire ANI reported. The Live Law report added that the SC was …

Air pollution: SC asks why there was no permanent firecracker ban when pollution is year-round issue
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court asked the Delhi government why there was no permanent nationwide ban on firecrackers when air pollution remains a year-round issue in the national capital. The top court also directed the Delhi police commissioner to form special cell to impose firecrackers ban. The court further directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to file a personal affidavit putting …

No religion encourages pollution: Supreme Court for round-the-year firecracker ban
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No religion encourages pollution: Supreme Court for round-the-year firecracker ban

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned why there wasn't a permanent, nationwide ban on firecrackers, and restrictions are applied only during specific months in Delhi when air pollution remains a year-round issue in the national capital. The court also scrutinised the Delhi government's order passed on October 14, which banned the manufacture and sale of firecrackers but allowed exceptions for …

Smog sickness: India's capital struggles as pollution surges
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Smog sickness: India's capital struggles as pollution surges

Raw Story  

The toxic smog season in India's capital has just begun, but those unable to escape cancer-causing poisonous fumes say the hazardous impact on health is already taking its toll. "I am barely able to sleep all night," Kumar, 24, told AFP as he waited outside a special pollution clinic, set up at the government-run Ram Manohar Lohia hospital. A study …

Delhi Air Pollution: SC pulls up Delhi govt, police commissioner for not implementing firecracker ban — ‘Strict action…’
1 month, 3 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 …

Delhi’s air quality worsens as people defy ban on Diwali fireworks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi’s air quality worsens as people defy ban on Diwali fireworks

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 Delhi has once again become …

India's capital chokes in smog after firework ban flouted
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's capital chokes in smog after firework ban flouted

Raw Story  

India's capital New Delhi was wreathed in poisonous smog Friday, with air pollution worsening after a fireworks ban was widely flouted for raucous celebrations for the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali. But air worsened Friday after a thunderous night of firecrackers lit as part of Diwali celebrations, despite city authorities last month banning their sale and use. India's Supreme Court …

Delhi Air Pollution: A Scenic Victory for Nature
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Air Pollution: A Scenic Victory for Nature

The Hindu  

Delhi residents are thanked for their cooperation in maintaining air quality during Diwali. The city's air quality index (AQI) remained in the 'moderate' category, with no severe readings. However, the government urges residents to continue adhering to the firecracker ban to further improve air quality.

Delhi's Air Quality Maintains 'Very Poor' Status Despite Diwali Festivities
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi's Air Quality Maintains 'Very Poor' Status Despite Diwali Festivities

Hindustan Times  

Delhi's air quality has remained within the 'Very Poor' category, despite concerns that it would rise due to Diwali celebrations. Minister Gopal Rai commended the residents for their responsible celebrations and thanked them for choosing to light diyas instead of bursting firecrackers. The AQI remained within the 'very poor' range, with most monitoring stations indicating air quality in the 'very …

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  

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Delhi Air Quality Soars to 900 Amid Diwali Ban, Health Crisis Looms
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Air Quality Soars to 900 Amid Diwali Ban, Health Crisis Looms

India TV News  

Delhi's air quality takes a hit on Diwali despite firecracker ban, with readings exceeding 900 in certain areas. The city's air quality has been a major concern, with Diwali pollution posing a serious health risk due to fine particulate matter concentrations. Despite a citywide firecracker ban, widespread defiance and stubble burning have contributed to the alarming rise in pollution. The …

Delhi's Air Quality Avoids 'Severe' Zone on Diwali, Minister Praises Public Compliance
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi's Air Quality Avoids 'Severe' Zone on Diwali, Minister Praises Public Compliance

India TV News  

Delhi's air quality avoids a severe zone on Diwali, with the city's AQI remaining in the 'very poor' category. The public's responsible behaviour and government's dust control initiatives helped improve air quality. However, some areas saw partial non-compliance, with some individuals still bursting firecrackers. The city witnessed its most polluted Diwali in three years, with air quality index dropping to …

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 Pollution: Rai Warns of Critical Situation, Blames BJP for Theatrics
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi Pollution: Rai Warns of Critical Situation, Blames BJP for Theatrics

ABP News  

Delhi Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, has expressed concern over the delayed timing of this year's meeting on pollution, stating that a similar meeting was held in August, allowing them more time to strategise. However, he pointed to an increase in stubble-burning incidents in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, warning that this could significantly impact regional air quality. Rai urged both central …

Delhi Pollution: AAP Govt Launches 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' Campaign to Curb Emissions
2 months ago

Delhi Pollution: AAP Govt Launches 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' Campaign to Curb Emissions

Live Mint  

Delhi's Environment Minister launches a campaign to curb vehicular emissions and air pollution in the city. The campaign, named 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off', encourages people to switch off their vehicle engines while waiting at red lights or traffic lights to curb emissions. The campaign kicked off at the ITO crossing in Delhi, with volunteers holding placards and distributing roses …

Haryana Farmers Face Market Curbs as Stubble Burning Continues
2 months ago

Haryana Farmers Face Market Curbs as Stubble Burning Continues

Hindustan Times  

Farmers in Haryana face market curbs due to crop residue burning. The government has issued orders to all deputy commissioners and directors of agriculture to take action against farmers found burning crop residue and impose restrictions on them from selling crops in mandis through the e-kharid portal for the next two seasons.

Delhi orders immediate ban on fireworks ahead of Diwali as air quality worsens
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi orders immediate ban on fireworks ahead of Diwali as air quality worsens

The Independent  

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‘It is all in the air’: SC raps Delhi air quality panel for failing to curb pollution
2 months, 4 weeks ago

‘It is all in the air’: SC raps Delhi air quality panel for failing to curb pollution

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday pulled up the Commission for Air Quality Management over its alleged lack of effort to curb stubble burning in neighbouring states, which has been a significant contributor to Delhi's air pollution during winter months. A bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George Masih questioned the CAQM’s ability to implement the provisions of the …

'Bio-decomposer will be sprayed free of cost to stop stubble burning': Delhi environment minister
3 months, 1 week ago

'Bio-decomposer will be sprayed free of cost to stop stubble burning': Delhi environment minister

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Aiming to curb pollution during the upcoming winter months, the Delhi government has decided to spray bio-decomposers free of cost to decompose stubble in farmlands. Delhi Development Minister Gopal Rai, following a high-level meeting with officials and experts, announced that so far 841 farmers have already signed up for the initiative aimed at curbing pollution and promoting sustainable …

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 Govt Imposes Total Ban On Production, Sale, And Use Of Firecrackers Till Jan 1, Here's Why
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Govt Imposes Total Ban On Production, Sale, And Use Of Firecrackers Till Jan 1, Here's Why

ABP News  

New Delhi: 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. "In light of this situation, …

AAP government in Delhi bans production, sale of firecrackers till January 1, details
3 months, 2 weeks ago

AAP government in Delhi bans production, sale of firecrackers till January 1, details

Op India  

In a bid to ‘combat air pollution’ during the upcoming winter season, the Delhi government led by the Aam Aadmi Party has decided to ban the production, sale, and usage of firecrackers in the national capital. “The ban on the production, storage, sale, and use of firecrackers will remain in force till January 1, 2025,” Rai said in the statement. …

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 …

Delhi imposes 'complete ban' on sale, purchase of firecrackers till January 1
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi imposes 'complete ban' on sale, purchase of firecrackers till January 1

India Today  

The Delhi government has once again enforced a "complete ban" on the production, sale, and use of all types of firecrackers, including online sales, in a move to prevent pollution in the national capital during the festive season. "Given the heightened risk of pollution during the winter season, we have imposed a complete ban on the production, storage, sale, and …

Did public social messaging on pollution and the ban on firecrackers help?
1 year, 1 month ago

Did public social messaging on pollution and the ban on firecrackers help?

Hindustan Times  

Rain and then strong winds last week contributed to Delhi waking up to its cleanest Diwali day in eight years since the AQI data became available. NCR region and its AQI levels Hard numbers Mukesh Khare, professor at IIT Delhi and former expert member in both the Commission for Air Quality Management and the now dissolved Environment Pollution Control Authority …

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