Firecrackers Ban

SC sets aside Calcutta HC order banning firecrackers during Kali Puja, Diwali

A special bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar and Ajay Rastogi also asked the West Bengal government to explore the possibility to ensure that banned firecrackers and related items are not imported in the state at the entry point itself.

Supreme Court to hear plea challenging Calcutta HC order banning firecrackers during Diwali

The Calcutta High Court has sought a re-imposition of the ban on firecrackers that the court had ordered before Diwali and Chhath in 2020. 

Haryana: Total ban on sale, use of firecrackers in 14 NCR districts

Only green crackers shall be sold in cities and towns where the air quality is in the "moderate" or below category, the order said.

Delhi: Shopkeeper carrying over 21 kg firecrackers arrested ahead of Diwali

According to police, Lal was arrested on Friday when a police team deployed on Lala Lajpat Rai Marg intercepted his vehicle after a brief chase and recovered the firecrackers weighing about 21.7 kg.

Kolkata Police to act tough against violators of firecracker ban

Kolkata Police Commissioner Soumen Mitra held a meeting with all deputy commissioners and other senior officers of the force and directed them to ensure that the ban is strictly implemented.

Karnataka Diwali guidelines: Only green crackers allowed for sale, Covid protocol mandatory

Dealers have taken permission to sell green crackers starting November 1 and will sell them till November 20.

Uttar Pradesh govt bans firecrackers in NCR region where air quality falls under 'poor category'

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday said that there will be a total ban on the sale and use of all kinds of firecrackers in the NCR and all cities where air quality falls under the 'poor' or higher category.   

Maharashtra government issues guidelines for Diwali, appeals not to burst crackers

Keeping in mind the anticipated after-effects of Diwali, several states have banned the use of firecrackers, and have urged the public to maintain social distancing. 

Chandigarh administration bans sale, use of firecrackers

The decision was taken after extensive consultation with health, environment experts, and other stakeholders, the order said.

Delhi HC to hear plea against complete ban on sale, use of firecracker by Kejriwal govt on Oct 22

Delhi government counsel Santosh Kumar Tripathi said the issue was coming up for hearing before the Supreme Court.

Odisha bans sale, use of fire crackers in October, cites Covid-19 spread

The state government has also strengthened its night curfew curb in twin cities, Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, for a period of 10 days in view of the Durga Puja.

Complete ban on bursting, sale of firecrackers up to Jan 1, 2022 in Delhi

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that like last year, it was essential to implement the ban in order to save lives.

Delhi CM Kejriwal bans storage, sale, bursting of all kinds of firecrackers during Diwali

Taking to Twitter, the chief minister said the decision has been taken in the wake of the pollution situation in the national capital, in the last three years during Diwali.

NGT directs complete ban on sale, use of firecrackers in cities with poor air quality

During Christmas, and New Year, green crackers can be used from 11:55 pm to 12:30 am only at places where air quality is 'moderate' or below, the NGT said.

Mizoram to ban bursting of firecrackers on Christmas, New Year

The state government had earlier banned firecrackers to enable people to celebrate the festival in a peaceful manner but this year the administration is more concerned about pollution in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

D Roopa trending on Twitter: What actually happened between IPS officer and 'True Indology'

D Roopa had on November 14 written a Facebook post asking why people have a problem with a ban on firecrackers.

Nearly 70 pc of Delhiites didn't burn firecrackers on Diwali: AAP's Gopal Rai

Nearly 70 per cent people in the national capital refrained from bursting firecrackers on Diwali this year, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Monday.

Cities in Uttar Pradesh defy firecracker ban, AQI zooms past 750

Delhi records worst AQI on Diwali in 4 years as people defy cracker ban, air quality 'severe'

With safety at stake, many in the national capital defied the cracker-ban, turning the air quality in the region to "severe" with stubble burning accounting for 32 per cent of Delhi's PM2.5 pollution. At Air Quality Index (AQI) at 414, Delhi recorded the worst air quality in four years.

Firecracker traders urge Delhi govt to clarify policy over ban

Several firecracker traders in the national capital have urged the Delhi government to clarify its position over the nationwide ban on sale and use of crackers during Diwali.