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32% families in Delhi-NCR planning to burst firecrackers on Diwali: Survey
Many residents believe that stubble burning in the neighbouring states is the primary cause o…
PTI
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Directions on bursting firecrackers applicable to all states: SC clarifies
The Supreme Court on Tuesday clarified that the directions issued by it against bursting of firecra…
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No fireworks display in Delhi, Mumbai during World Cup matches due to worsening air pollution
The BCCI has banned the display of fireworks during the remaining World Cup games in Delhi and Mumb…
PTI
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Delhi HC refuses to entertain a petition challenging blanket ban on firecrackers
The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to entertain a petition challenging the Arvind Kejriwal-le…
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Spend your money on sweets says SC as it turns down plea against firecracker ban
The Supreme Court on Thursday turned down a plea by BJP leader Manoj Tiwari seeking an urgent heari…
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Delhi govt bans production, sale, use of firecrackers till Jan 1, 2023
He said the ban extends to online sale of firecrackers. This time there will also be a ba…
PTI
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Air pollution: Centre orders ban on non-essential construction work in Delhi-NCR
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 402 at 5 pm. At a meeting to review the air quality…
PTI
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Karnataka is the latest to join the long list of Indian states banning firecrackers before Diwali
The Karnataka government is the latest to ban firecrackers ahead of Diwali. Chief Minister BS Yediy…
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Mumbai bans fireworks ahead of Diwali — 'mild' firecrackers and anar allowed
The civic body has, however, permitted use of 'mild firecrackers' on Laxmi Pujan (November 14), …
PTI
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6 months jail for bursting firecrackers on Diwali: Delhi Environment Minister
Bursting of firecrackers on Diwali in Delhi will attract a jail term of up to six months and a fine…
PTI
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NGT bans firecrackers across India in cities with ‘poor’ air quality or worse
As Delhi's air quality continues to remain in 'severe' category, the top green court National Green…
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Firecrackers banned in Agra amid alarming air pollution
Agra, Nov 9 (IANS) Agra District Magistrate P.N. Singh on Monday banned firecrackers in Agra. Licen…
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Rajasthan government bans sale of firecrackers, extends closure of schools
A ban on the temporary license for firecrackers sale has also been announced. "Fireworks …
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UP cities defy firecracker ban, AQI zooms past 750
Lucknow, Nov 15 (IANS) The ban on firecrackers in 13 Uttar Pradesh cities proved ineffectiveas peop…
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Delhi firecrackers traders urge government to clarify policy over crackers ban
Kejriwal has even made an appeal to people of Deli not to burn any crackers during Diwali in t…
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NGT extends ban on sale, use of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR and all cities, towns with 'poor' air quality
This came after expiry of the time period from November 9 to December 1 during which the green t…
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Firecrackers: "We have to strike the balance between employment, unemployment and the right to life of the citizen" says Supreme Court
"We have to strike the balance between employment, unemployment and the right to life of the cit…
PTI
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Uttar Pradesh will comply with NGT orders on firecrackers — Lucknow, Varanasi, Kanpur may impose a complete ban during Diwali
According to the Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Avanish Awasthi, "The NGT's order is a detail…
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India has sights set on banning firecrackers, bringing in 'Green Fireworks' – here's why it probably won't work
India’s national capital is no stranger to air pollution, especially when it’s festive season. Deep…
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Delhi's pollution to be at 4-year low under zero-firecracker scenario
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) The Ministry of Earth Sciences on Thursday claimed that the level of PM2.5…