A major accident happened during fireworks on Independence Day
A major accident happened during fireworks on Independence Day. The youth died due to firecrackers. The viral video is being told of Delhi.
Aug 16, 2022, 17:48 PM IST
Delhi air pollution: Do Diwali firecrackers play a part?
A report by the Centre for Science and Environment, a non-profit based in Delhi, showed that the concentration of PM2.5 rose during Diwali in 2018, 2019 and 2020 in the capital.
Nov 15, 2021, 17:58 PM IST
Firecrackers loaded on scooter explode, 2 killed
A man and his son were charred to death after the firecrackers they were carrying on a scooter exploded. The incident was reported near the Puducherry-Villupuram border.
Nov 05, 2021, 15:46 PM IST
Air quality, fog condition to improve once wind speed picks up; expert's view on Delhi's air pollution
According to the experts, the air quality turned severe owing to unfavourable meteorological conditions -- calm winds, low temperature and low mixing height -- and a poisonous cocktail of emissions from firecrackers.
Nov 05, 2021, 14:10 PM IST
UP govt bans sale and use of firecrackers in NCR, cities where air quality is 'poor'
The UP Home Department stated that the use of green firecrackers will be allowed in areas where air quality will be 'moderate' or better.
Oct 30, 2021, 09:49 AM IST
Calcutta High Court orders blanket ban on use and sale of firecrackers ahead of Diwali, Christmas
No firecrackers including green ones can be used during the upcoming festivities including Kali Puja, Diwali, Chhat Puja and Christmas in West Bengal.
Oct 29, 2021, 14:21 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Five people killed in blast at firecracker shop, CM MK Stalin announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for victims’ kin
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin took to Twitter to express grief and announce an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each for the kin of those killed in the fire.
Oct 27, 2021, 06:26 AM IST
Diwali 2021: China sending special firecrackers, lights to India to cause asthma, eye diseases? Here's the truth
The message is majorly being shared on WhatsApp and asks Indians to be aware and not use these Chinese products.
Oct 19, 2021, 08:59 AM IST
Now, Odisha bans sale and use of firecrackers during festive season, details here
In order to curb the spread of infection, Odisha banned the sale and use of firecrackers during the festival season.
Oct 01, 2021, 08:04 AM IST
Rajasthan bans sale of firecrackers during Diwali, Dussehra, check details
The order states that large scale celebrations will result in high level of air pollution leading to serious health issues.
Sep 30, 2021, 23:04 PM IST
No crackers on Diwali: Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging NGT order on use of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, upholds ban
The NGT’s order had imposed a complete ban on the sale and use of all firecrackers during the COVID-19 pandemic in NCR and other cities in India with poor Air Quality Index (AQI) index.
Jul 23, 2021, 14:26 PM IST
Warning for Delhiites! Delhi Police comes up with this action plan on sale and bursting of firecrackers
The Delhi Police has issued an extensive action plan to be adhered to for the ban on sale and use of firecrackers.
Nov 10, 2020, 20:39 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh takes this big decision on ban of firecrackers ahead of Diwali; here's how it will impact you
The Yogi Adityanath government has taken a major decision on the ban of firecrackers in the state ahead of Diwali.
Nov 10, 2020, 16:39 PM IST
Ban on firecrackers in 23 states, NGT to pronounce crucial verdict for Diwali!
The Green Tribunal is expected to pronounce its order at around 10:30 am today.
Nov 09, 2020, 08:40 AM IST
Firecrackers banned by these states, UT ahead of Diwali — Check complete list here
It is to be noted that the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on November 4 issued notices to 18 states and Union Territories, which includes Assam, Nagaland, and Meghalaya, to ban and use of firecrackers during Diwali.
Nov 09, 2020, 07:55 AM IST
Ahead of Diwali, Delhi suspends all licences issued for sale of firecrackers
Delhi Police said that they have so far arrested 7 people in connection with selling and bursting of firecrackers.
Nov 08, 2020, 22:34 PM IST
Careful! Bursting or selling of firecrackers may attract Rs 1 lakh fine in Delhi
The Arvind Kejriwal-led government has warned that a hefty fine could be imposed on those violating the ban on firecrackers.
Nov 06, 2020, 19:49 PM IST
Ahead of Diwali, these states decide to ban firecrackers during the festival
With every year the air pollution increasing manifold after bursting of firecrackers during Diwali, this year these states have taken a major decision.
Nov 06, 2020, 16:47 PM IST
Blanket ban on bursting firecrackers for winter season in Delhi due to pollution
The Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) on Monday announced a blanket ban on bursting firecrackers for the entire winter season in Delhi-NCR region, in its efforts to tackle the deteriorating air quality levels in the national capital.
Nov 04, 2019, 23:29 PM IST
Burst green firecrackers between 8 pm to 10 pm: UP government's Diwali advisory
The government has urged the people to purchase firecrackers only from licensed sellers. It also asked the people to not buy firecrackers from e-commerce websites. Authorities have been directed to sensitise the people about the harmful consequences while playing firecrackers, the notification said.
Oct 23, 2019, 12:59 PM IST