Delhi and Beyond: Complete Firecracker Ban This Diwali

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi and Beyond: Complete Firecracker Ban This Diwali

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 only green crackers during specific hours.

Delhi

‘Absolutely necessary’: SC confirms complete ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR

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‘Absolutely necessary’: SC confirms complete ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR

Delhi

Supreme Court refuses to relax ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR amid severe air pollution, says ‘absolutely necessary’

1 week, 5 days ago

Supreme Court refuses to relax ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR amid severe air pollution, says ‘absolutely necessary’

Delhi

Drastic problems need drastic measures, says SC, asks UP, Haryana to impose ban on firecrackers

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Drastic problems need drastic measures, says SC, asks UP, Haryana to impose ban on firecrackers

Hindustan Times

Rajasthan

Total ban on crackers in Delhi, top court told

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Total ban on crackers in Delhi, top court told

New Indian Express

Delhi

Permanent ban imposed on crackers, Delhi tells Supreme Court

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Permanent ban imposed on crackers, Delhi tells Supreme Court

Delhi

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

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Rajasthan

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

4 months ago

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

Hindustan Times

Supreme Court

Perpetual firecracker ban needs serious work

5 months ago

Perpetual firecracker ban needs serious work

Hindustan Times

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

5 months ago

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

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Delhi

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

5 months ago

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

Delhi

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

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

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

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

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

5 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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

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

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Firecrackers banned in Delhi till January 1

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Firecrackers banned in Delhi till January 1

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Delhi

Delhi govt. imposes ban on firecrackers till January 1

7 months ago

Delhi govt. imposes ban on firecrackers till January 1

Firecrackers

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

7 months ago

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

Delhi

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

7 months ago

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

Delhi

Firecrackers foul the air, and pollution kills

1 year, 5 months ago

Firecrackers foul the air, and pollution kills

Hindustan Times

Delhi

Ban goes up in smoke as polluting firecrackers light up Gurugram’s skyline

1 year, 5 months ago

Ban goes up in smoke as polluting firecrackers light up Gurugram’s skyline

Hindustan Times

Diwali

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

1 year, 5 months ago

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

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

1 year, 5 months ago

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

Festival

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

1 year, 5 months ago

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

Hindustan Times

Karnataka

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

1 year, 5 months ago

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

Hindustan Times

Pollution

SC Prohibits Barium Crackers Across India

1 year, 5 months ago

SC Prohibits Barium Crackers Across India

Deccan Chronicle

Rajasthan

14 firecrackers contain SC banned chemical barium

1 year, 5 months ago

14 firecrackers contain SC banned chemical barium

Hindustan Times

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SC 'bans' fire crackers across India

1 year, 5 months ago

SC 'bans' fire crackers across India

Rajasthan

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

1 year, 5 months ago

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

Firecrackers

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

1 year, 5 months ago

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

Rajasthan

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

1 year, 5 months ago

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

Delhi

Only green crackers permitted for short duration on festivals: Hayer

1 year, 5 months ago

Only green crackers permitted for short duration on festivals: Hayer

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Air Pollution In MP: NGT Permits Only Green Crackers For Two Hours In Areas With 'Moderate' Air Quality

1 year, 5 months ago

Air Pollution In MP: NGT Permits Only Green Crackers For Two Hours In Areas With 'Moderate' Air Quality

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

1 year, 5 months ago

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

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'Ban Stubble Burning, Firecrackers In NCR, Allow Only...': Delhi Environment Minister To Centre

1 year, 5 months ago

'Ban Stubble Burning, Firecrackers In NCR, Allow Only...': Delhi Environment Minister To Centre

Delhi

Karnataka bans firecrackers during processions, festivals, marriages; allows only green crackers as per SC order

1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka bans firecrackers during processions, festivals, marriages; allows only green crackers as per SC order

Karnataka

DPCC notifies complete ban on firecrackers in Delhi till January 1

1 year, 6 months ago

DPCC notifies complete ban on firecrackers in Delhi till January 1

Hindustan Times

Delhi

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

1 year, 6 months ago

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

Orders

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

1 year, 6 months ago

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

Orders

Air pollution: Clear & present danger

1 year, 6 months ago

Air pollution: Clear & present danger

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Delhi

Supreme Court reserves order on green firecrackers during Diwali in Delhi

1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court reserves order on green firecrackers during Diwali in Delhi

Delhi

Firecrackers available in national capital despite ban: Supreme Court

1 year, 7 months ago

Firecrackers available in national capital despite ban: Supreme Court

Hindustan Times

Delhi

Supreme Court Seeks The Strategy For Its Implementation To Delhi Police

1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Seeks The Strategy For Its Implementation To Delhi Police

India

'Won't Interfere With Firecracker Ban In Delhi, Find Other Ways To Celebrate': Supreme Court To Manoj Tiwari MP

1 year, 7 months ago

'Won't Interfere With Firecracker Ban In Delhi, Find Other Ways To Celebrate': Supreme Court To Manoj Tiwari MP

Delhi

Delhi govt bans firecracker sales to curb pollution as part of ‘winter action plan’

1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi govt bans firecracker sales to curb pollution as part of ‘winter action plan’

Hindustan Times

Delhi

Delhi govt re-imposes ban on sale, use of firecrackers ahead of Diwali

1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi govt re-imposes ban on sale, use of firecrackers ahead of Diwali

Delhi

'Emotions of millions', BJP questions firecracker ban in Delhi ahead of Diwali

1 year, 7 months ago

'Emotions of millions', BJP questions firecracker ban in Delhi ahead of Diwali

Delhi

Ten injured while bursting crackers in Hyderabad

2 years, 5 months ago

Ten injured while bursting crackers in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad

Delhiites flout firecrackers ban on Diwali

2 years, 5 months ago

Delhiites flout firecrackers ban on Diwali

Delhi

Despite ban, firecrackers burst in many parts of Delhi on Deepavali night

2 years, 5 months ago

Despite ban, firecrackers burst in many parts of Delhi on Deepavali night

Delhi

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