Karnataka pollution control board forms task force to clamp down on 'non-green' firecrackers this Diwali: Report
1 year, 4 months 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 from October 2018 that bans non-green firecrackers across the country, specifies timings to burst said crackers and disallows the selling or bursting of crackers near schools and hospitals, according to a report. Therefore, it becomes even more critical to ensure that police can implement and work closely with the stakeholders to address and prevent any law breakage proactively.” Some members of the group met with officials of the KSPCB on October 10, after which authorities from various departments held a meeting on October 12 to discuss measures to ensure safe and eco-friendly festival celebrations. One group member told the publication that some vendors are selling crackers online, and urged even the cybercrime department to be involved in the crackdown against illegal fireworks.

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DG Fire Services Warns Against Illegal Firecracker Manufacturing and Sale Ahead of Deepavali
4 months, 2 weeks ago

DG Fire Services Warns Against Illegal Firecracker Manufacturing and Sale Ahead of Deepavali

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Response and Fire Services department is taking all measures to prevent fire mishaps during Deepavali festival. The Fire, Police, Municipal and Revenue officials are conducting joint inspections to prevent illegal manufacture and sales of firecrackers. The DG asked the public not to transport crackers in buses and trains, light crackers in open places, wear cotton clothes, …

Delhi and Beyond Ban on Firecrackers: What You Need to Know
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

As fire accidents soar, it is back to safety basics
1 year, 3 months ago

As fire accidents soar, it is back to safety basics

The Hindu  

A dangerous 12% annual spike in fire accidents in Bengaluru has shifted the spotlight back on the need for stringent enforcement of fire safety regulations. Fire safety rules were amended and re-inspection of high-rises mandated following a Public Interest Litigation filed by Beyond Carlton, a city-based collective and Namma Bengaluru Foundation in 2011. It is just a sham, more of …

Use only green crackers for this Deepavali: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's message
1 year, 4 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, …

This Diwali, green crackers from 8 to 10pm allowed in Himachal
1 year, 4 months 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 …

Air pollution hits alarming levels in Maharashtra ahead of Diwali
1 year, 4 months ago

Air pollution hits alarming levels in Maharashtra ahead of Diwali

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 09, 2023 17:31 IST - 7 MINS READ Even before Diwali firecrackers add to the smog, Maharashtra’s air pollution has reached alarming levels. On November 5, the Hight Court directed the State government to halt until after Diwali construction activities that are contributing significantly to Mumbai’s pollution. The State Health Department has also resolved to establish a …

SC 'bans' fire crackers across India
1 year, 4 months 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, 4 months 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 …

Bursting of Firecrackers Banned by Bombay High Court
1 year, 4 months 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 …

Use modern methods to put out forest fires, suggest environmentalists
2 years ago

Use modern methods to put out forest fires, suggest environmentalists

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: Forest fires in Karnataka have been a cause for concern among environmentalists. Activists of the National Environment Care Federation have taken the lead, expressing their disappointment over the repeated forest fires in the Western Ghats and the use of outdated firefighting methods that put forest officials in harm's way. The NECF has rushed a letter to the Prime Minister, …

Crackers can be burst between 8 pm to 10 pm in Karnataka this Diwali: Report
2 years, 4 months ago

Crackers can be burst between 8 pm to 10 pm in Karnataka this Diwali: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board has issued a circular directing residents to burst crackers only between a two hour window this Diwali. To control the sale of non-eco-friendly crackers and promote the sale of ‘green crackers’, the board has also appointed a ‘scientific officer’ to supervise the situation on ground and inspect quality of products being sold. READ | …

Diwali 2022: List of states which have banned firecrackers
2 years, 5 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 …

Why Tamil Nadu government is making noise about Delhi's cracker ban – Firstpost
2 years, 5 months ago

Why Tamil Nadu government is making noise about Delhi's cracker ban – Firstpost

Firstpost  

There is a complete ban on the use, production and sale of all types of fireworks in the national capital until 1 January. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has said that the ban would affect the livelihood of many people who work in firecracker factories Fearing that Diwali won’t be as happy for workers in the firecracker industry, Tamil …

Deepavali firecrackers for just two hours
2 years, 5 months ago

Deepavali firecrackers for just two hours

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Restricting the time for lighting firecrackers to just two hours – 6 to 7 am and 7 to 8 pm – as in the previous years, the State government has exhorted the people to celebrate Deepavali, which falls this year on October 24, as a festival of light in an environment friendly manner rather than bursting noise and smoke …

TNPCB urges people to celebrate Deepavali with green crackers
2 years, 5 months ago

TNPCB urges people to celebrate Deepavali with green crackers

The Hindu  

This year too, the State government has permitted bursting of crackers on Deepavali for two hours — from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on that day. In a press release, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Jayanthi M. said that residents must avoid noisy crackers and use only green crackers. “Let us celebrate a noiseless …

Green firecrackers to have QR coding system
4 years, 4 months ago

Green firecrackers to have QR coding system

India TV News  

Green firecrackers sold this year would have a novel feature of quick response coding system to avoid manufacturing and sale of counterfeit products, the Karnataka government has said in its order. According to the order, the green firecrackers packing can be identified through the distinct green logo of CSIR- NEERI and PESO as well as a quick response coding system. …

Ensure sale and purchase of green firecrackers only: Karnataka HC
4 years, 4 months ago

Ensure sale and purchase of green firecrackers only: Karnataka HC

The Hindu  

The Karnataka High Court on Friday directed the State government to strictly ensure that only “ green firecrackers ”, containing the distinct, green logo of CSIR-NEERI and PESO, and a Quick Response code on their packaging, are sold across the State. The Court also directed authorised officers, police and local authorities like city corporations, municipalities, and the Karnataka State Pollution …

Karnataka govt issues guidelines to identify 'green crackers'
4 years, 4 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 …

Ensure Only Green Crackers Are Sold In Stalls: Karnataka High Court Directs Authorities
4 years, 4 months ago

Ensure Only Green Crackers Are Sold In Stalls: Karnataka High Court Directs Authorities

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Friday directed authorities of the state government, officers of local bodies and police to make visits to stalls selling firecrackers and ensure that only 'green crackers' having the logo of CSIR-NEERI as well as PESO and QR code are sold on the stalls. It directed the State government to give immediate wide publicity through news …

Diwali 2020: UP bans firecrackers till 30 Nov in 13 districts, full list here
4 years, 4 months ago

Diwali 2020: UP bans firecrackers till 30 Nov in 13 districts, full list here

Live Mint  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday allowed 'green crackers' in certain districts where the air quality is 'moderate' or better. Besides, the Yogi Adityanath-led BJP government also announced a ban on the sale and use of all types crackers in the NCR from Tuesday midnight to 30 November to 1 December midnight. The NCR region where the UP government has …

NGT bans firecrackers in places where air quality is “poor”
4 years, 4 months ago

NGT bans firecrackers in places where air quality is “poor”

The Hindu  

The National Green Tribunal on Monday directed that there would be a total ban on sale or use of all kinds of firecrackers between November 10 and 30 in all cities and towns across the country where the average ambient air quality in November fell under the ‘poor’ and above category. A Bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar …

Fireworks industry shocked over cracker ban by Rajasthan government
4 years, 4 months ago

Fireworks industry shocked over cracker ban by Rajasthan government

The Hindu  

The Rajasthan government’s order banning the use of firecrackers and the notice issued by the National Green Tribunal to the Centre, seeking its reply for a ban on crackers in the National Capital Region during November, have shocked the fireworks hub here. President of the Tamil Nadu Fireworks and Amorces Manufacturers’ Association Ganesan Panjurajan said the industry was producing green …

CPCB joins fight against the use of firecrackers this Diwali
5 years, 5 months ago

CPCB joins fight against the use of firecrackers this Diwali

Live Mint  

New Delhi: With concerns over deteriorating air quality levels in Delhi, the Central Pollution Control Board has joined the fight against the use of firecrackers this Diwali. The Supreme Court, last year had permitted the manufacture and sale of only 'green crackers' in the National Capital Region, while ruling out a blanket ban on firecracker across the country. The green …

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

Supreme Court ban on polluting fireworks could be boon for Diwali 'green crackers'
6 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court ban on polluting fireworks could be boon for Diwali 'green crackers'

Firstpost  

The green crackers are not eco-friendly, but 25-30 percent less polluting than regular fireworks. The idea of ‘green fireworks’ has largely been welcome in light of pollutions woes, and even brought on a joke or five in the days after the Supreme Court verdict restrictions about fireworks. ?🙄 — Fidus Achates October 23, 2018 Jaisa aap kahein MiLords 😊 pic.twitter.com/MOAPOijAJD …

Soon, new generation of plant-­based ‘green crackers’ for less-polluting Diwali
6 years, 4 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 …

Indic Collective’s J Sai Deepak argues in SC against the Diwali cracker ban in NCR
6 years, 6 months ago

Indic Collective’s J Sai Deepak argues in SC against the Diwali cracker ban in NCR

Op India  

After making a splash with his arguments in the Jagannath temple case, J Sai Deepak, on behalf of civil liberties group Indic Collective, once again made some salient arguments in the Court in the Diwali cracker ban case. Sai Deepak also submitted that imposing a blanket ban would effectively mean that the State has conceded that it is incapable of …

Centre rules out total ban on firecrackers
6 years, 6 months ago

Centre rules out total ban on firecrackers

The Hindu  

The Centre on Tuesday ruled out a national ban on firecrackers and suggested the production of “green crackers”, community cracker bursting in major cities and a freeze on the production of series crackers or laris as alternative measures to curb pollution during Diwali. Plea for ban The Supreme Court was hearing a bunch of applications seeking a complete nationwide ban …

Diwali may be quieter, cleaner as Telangana to comply Centre's advisory
8 years, 4 months ago

Diwali may be quieter, cleaner as Telangana to comply Centre's advisory

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Diwali may just be quieter and cleaner with the government and traders complying with noise and smoke limits issued by the Centre. The traders and dealers held a series of meetings with manufacturers in Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu, the hub of the firecracker industry, and succeeded in getting 90 per cent of the stock which complies with sound and …

Can we afford to have a polluting Deepavali?
11 years, 4 months ago

Can we afford to have a polluting Deepavali?

The Hindu  

Every year, at the end of five days of Deepavali, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board measures air quality and noise levels in key areas. For instance, in the City railway station area, sulphur dioxide and nitrous oxide levels were seen up by 95 per cent and 67 per cent respectively. On the whole, RSPM levels increased across the city …

It was a noisy fest in some Bangalore areas
12 years, 4 months ago

It was a noisy fest in some Bangalore areas

The Hindu  

Notwithstanding the 30 per cent decrease in the sale of firecrackers this year, noise levels shot up in four areas of the city, besides sparking a sharp increase in the particulate matter in the atmosphere. According to the statistics provided by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, which monitored the ambient noise levels in eight areas of the city on …

Keep off firecrackers: KSPCB
12 years, 4 months ago

Keep off firecrackers: KSPCB

The Hindu  

In the midst of the garbage crisis in the city, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board is gearing up for another form of garbage. Listing out the ill-effects of bursting crackers, which Deepavali has become synonymous with, KSPCB chairman Vaman Acharya cited the example of Kumara Park West, which recorded the highest ambient noise level during Deepavali last year. “During …

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