Dubai celebrates Diwali with fireworks, Indians spend the festival in silence
4 years, 1 month ago

Dubai celebrates Diwali with fireworks, Indians spend the festival in silence

Op India  

There are some things in life that are so beautiful and yet, within a particular context, they can appear utterly tragic and even obscene. Numerous state governments have banned firecrackers across the country and the National Green Tribunal has stepped in to ban firecrackers in numerous cities and towns nationwide. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, E Palaniswami, was requesting state governments to lift the ban to protect the livelihoods of people in his state but then, the NGT moved swiftly to put the final nail in the coffin. Celebrations were already expected to be muted this year due to the Coronavirus pandemic but state governments across the country have ensured that they remain that way. It is indeed tragic that an Islamic country organised fireworks for Diwali while Hindus are treated as criminals for the same in India.

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Tracing violence against Hindus on Diwali: An account of such attacks in the last 20 years
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tracing violence against Hindus on Diwali: An account of such attacks in the last 20 years

Op India  

Diwali, or Deepavali, is the festival of lights marking the glorious return of Bhagwan Ram from a 14-year-long “Vanvaas” and also Ganesh-Lakshmi pooja as a central ritual. In Rajasthan’s Bhilwara, a person was stabbed and several others attacked by some people belonging to the Muslim community on 24th October for bursting firecrackers ahead of Diwali. In Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district, …

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 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 …

It’s Diwali once more for fireworks traders in Lucknow
11 months, 1 week ago

It’s Diwali once more for fireworks traders in Lucknow

Hindustan Times  

It is all set to be the second coming of Diwali as the Ram temple consecration ceremony slated for January 22 has brought the sparkle back for fireworks traders in Lucknow with the administration deciding to provide temporary licences for the sale of crackers on the occasion. Even a single day’s permission will give a boost to the business as …

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 …

'Emotions of millions', BJP questions firecracker ban in Delhi ahead of Diwali
1 year, 3 months ago

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

India Today  

Criticising the Aam Admi Party government's decision to impose a blanket ban on the production, sale, storage, and use of all types of firecrackers in the national capital, the Bharatiya Janata Party stated that the decision would "hurt people's religious sentiments" and "cause significant economic losses." Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, BJP leader and the Opposition Leader in the Delhi Legislative Assembly, …

Ten injured while bursting crackers in Hyderabad
2 years, 1 month ago

Ten injured while bursting crackers in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: 10 people were injured and hospitalized while bursting firecrackers on the occasion of Diwali in Hyderabad on Monday. The injured, including children, are being treated at the state-run Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital in Mehdipatnam. Telangana State Pollution Control Board has recently cracked down on the sale of banned firecrackers on the occasion of Diwali. According to mythology, on this …

Photos: Indians celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights
2 years, 2 months ago

Photos: Indians celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights

Al Jazeera  

Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as bright earthen oil lamps and colourful lights lit up homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival that symbolises the victory of light over darkness. Millions of Indians thronged crowded bazaars for shopping, bringing back the Diwali cheer that was dampened during the last two years due to COVID-19 restrictions. Over …

Diwali 2022: Ban on crackers in Delhi. What are guidelines in other states?
2 years, 2 months ago

Diwali 2022: Ban on crackers in Delhi. What are guidelines in other states?

Hindustan Times  

Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated across the country on Monday. Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said bursting of crackers on Diwali in Delhi can lead to a jail term of up to six months and a fine of ₹200. State environment, science and technology minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hare said manufacturing, stock, distribution, sale and …

Diwali 2022: Ban on fireworks to green crackers, here are some restrictions across India
2 years, 2 months ago

Diwali 2022: Ban on fireworks to green crackers, here are some restrictions across India

India Today  

It's that time of the year when we light up our houses with earthen lamps and candles and celebrate the victory of good over evil. But, ahead of Diwali 2022, many states in India have banned the sale, purchase and use of firecrackers to control pollution levels across the country. However, some cities have allowed the sale and use of …

Diwali 2022: List of states which have banned firecrackers and penalties for violating them
2 years, 2 months ago

Diwali 2022: List of states which have banned firecrackers and penalties for violating them

India Today  

The biggest festival of lights, Diwali, is around the corner. Punjab: The state will allow a window of two hours from 8 pm to 10 pm for burst firecrackers on October 24, 2022. The state environment, science and technology minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer also permitted the bursting of crackers from 4 am to 5 am and 9 pm to …

Diwali 2022: Mumbai Police warns against sale firecrackers without permission
2 years, 2 months ago

Diwali 2022: Mumbai Police warns against sale firecrackers without permission

Hindustan Times  

The Mumbai Police issued a notice on Wednesday regarding the sale of firecrackers ahead of Diwali, stating those selling firecrackers without a licence will face consequences. Sellers of firecrackers in the city limits must have a license granted by the commissioner of police or any other designated police officer or the state government. According to the notice issued by deputy …

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 …

Opinion | Diwali, the powers that be, and civil disobedience
3 years, 1 month ago

Opinion | Diwali, the powers that be, and civil disobedience

Firstpost  

The assault on Diwali may well be part of a shadowy plan called ‘Project Thessalonica’: Remove festivals, remove the joy, destroy the livelihoods of the artisans like the fireworks makers, and then move in for the conversion kill. The Central government and various courts have been pushing for the elimination of Diwali fireworks under misguided notions about ‘science’. Data shows …

Amid ban on crackers, Sivakasi's fireworks industries stare at another gloomy Diwali
3 years, 1 month ago

Amid ban on crackers, Sivakasi's fireworks industries stare at another gloomy Diwali

India Today  

The city of Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district is known as a hub of firecracker manufacturers in India and has over 6.5 lakh families, directly and indirectly, dependent on this industry for their livelihood. Cracker manufacturers said the demand for a ban on fireworks is a "political stunt" and a "fashion statement". The fear of the third wave and …

Virender Sehwag questions ban on firecrackers for Diwali, mocks people who celebrated Pakistan win
3 years, 1 month ago

Virender Sehwag questions ban on firecrackers for Diwali, mocks people who celebrated Pakistan win

Op India  

Cricketer Virender Sehwag has mocked the pointless ban on Diwali celebrations and has questioned the bursting of firecrackers after India’s loss to Pakistan in the T20 World Cup match. He also called out the hypocrisy of shaming Hindus for bursting firecrackers during Diwali and the pointless ban on Diwali celebrations, while fireworks are used unabated on other kinds of ‘celebrations’. …

Hypocrisy: Virender Sehwag questions ban on crackers during Diwali after netizens 'celebrate Pakistan's victory'
3 years, 2 months ago

Hypocrisy: Virender Sehwag questions ban on crackers during Diwali after netizens 'celebrate Pakistan's victory'

India Today  

Mocking the ban on firecrackers during Diwali after citizens were allegedly seen bursting crackers to celebrate Pakistan's victory over India in the T20 World Cup match, cricketer Virender Sehwag asked 'What was the harm in fireworks on Diwali?' “Firecrackers are banned during Diwali but yesterday in parts of India there were firecrackers to celebrate Pakistan's victory. Hypocrisy kyun,Saara gyaan tab …

Delhi govt, BJP spar over firecracker ban during Diwali: Manoj Tiwari says don't 'bulldoze' on Hindu festivals
3 years, 2 months ago

Delhi govt, BJP spar over firecracker ban during Diwali: Manoj Tiwari says don't 'bulldoze' on Hindu festivals

India Today  

A war of words has erupted between Aam Aadmi Party -led government and Bharatiya Janata Party over firecracker ban during Diwali celebrations in Delhi. Taking a dig over blanket ban on firecrackers in Delhi, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said the AAP-led government shows "concerns only when it comes to the festivals of Hindus". Manoj Tiwari said the Arvind Kejriwal-led government …

No Firecrackers Allowed in Delhi This Diwali. Rajasthan, Haryana Follow Suit, Details Here
3 years, 2 months ago

No Firecrackers Allowed in Delhi This Diwali. Rajasthan, Haryana Follow Suit, Details Here

News 18  

There will be no bursting of firecrackers allowed in national capital this Diwali either. पिछले 3 साल से दीवाली के समय दिल्ली के प्रदूषण की खतरनाक स्तिथि को देखते हुए पिछले साल की तरह इस बार भी हर प्रकार के पटाखों के भंडारण, बिक्री एवं उपयोग पर पूर्ण प्रतिबंध लगाया जा रहा है। जिससे लोगों की जिंदगी बचाई जा सके।— …

'Absurd Behaviour': Twitter Calls Out People for Bursting Firecrackers on Diwali Despite Ban
4 years, 1 month ago

'Absurd Behaviour': Twitter Calls Out People for Bursting Firecrackers on Diwali Despite Ban

News 18  

The coronavirus pandemic in India is not over. Apart from the huge spike in cases in Delhi-NCR, with around 8,000 cases being reported daily, the national capital is facing another problem – extremely poor air quality which may aggravate the health crisis. Delhi’s air quality remained in the “severe” category the morning after Diwali with blatant violations of the ban …

Firecrackers heard across Delhi on Diwali night despite ban
4 years, 1 month ago

Firecrackers heard across Delhi on Diwali night despite ban

The Hindu  

Bursting of firecrackers could be heard across Delhi and its neighbouring areas on Diwali night even though a ban was imposed on its sale and use in the national capital region in view of rising air pollution and COVID-19 pandemic. The National Green Tribunal had on Monday imposed a total ban on sale or use of all kinds of firecrackers …

Firecrackers ban in India ahead of Diwali: List of states and UTs here
4 years, 1 month ago

Firecrackers ban in India ahead of Diwali: List of states and UTs here

Live Mint  

While India gears up to celebrate the colour of lights Diwali, several states and Union Territories have decided to impose a ban on firecrackers and its sale due to an increase in air pollution and a fear of spike in coronavirus crisis in the country during the winter season. The National Green Tribunal on Monday imposed a total ban on …

As covid cases increase, here's how people justify buying firecrackers this Diwali
4 years, 1 month ago

As covid cases increase, here's how people justify buying firecrackers this Diwali

India Today  

“Actually I know that the Covid-19 is still around and the government of Maharashtra has asked people not to burst firecrackers. A day after the Maharashtra Government said people need to be cautious this Diwali and avoid using crackers, India Today TV went out to get a reality check in order to see whether people indeed would be giving up …

How Celebrating Diwali Without Firecrackers will be Great for Your Health
4 years, 1 month ago

How Celebrating Diwali Without Firecrackers will be Great for Your Health

News 18  

Diwali, the festival of lights, is known for its colourful rangolis, rows of diyas and lamps, and an assortment of sweets. Studies show that air pollution due to the burning of firecrackers around Diwali is a serious concern for policymakers as the PM10 levels increase several folds during this time. Noise pollution Experts suggest that some of the Diwali crackers …

Firecrackers banned in these states, cities ahead of Diwali
4 years, 1 month ago

Firecrackers banned in these states, cities ahead of Diwali

India TV News  

Diwali, one of the most awaited Indian festivals, is just around the corner as people prepare to celebrate it in their own vibrant ways. Therefore, in order to ensure that air quality doesn't worsen during this fall, several states banned the use of fire crackers ahead of the festival. Earlier this week, the NGT had sought response of the Union …

Delhi Bans Firecrackers as Covid Cases See Rapid Spike Due to Festive Season Laxity & Pollution
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Bans Firecrackers as Covid Cases See Rapid Spike Due to Festive Season Laxity & Pollution

News 18  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said firecrackers will be banned in Delhi in the run-up to Diwali. It was decided to ban crackers in Delhi and ramp up medical infrastructure, among other measures,” said Kejriwal. Ramp up medical infra, Oxy n ICU beds are being increased in Del govt hospis — Arvind Kejriwal November 5, 2020 The government …

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