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The Supreme Court has restricted the permissible use of firecrackers to a narrow time window.

Test shows heavy metal and metal oxides in firecrackers

The report indicated that none of the tested firecrackers were green'' and might prove unsafe for human health.

3 Nov 2018 1:27 AM IST

Ladies all decked up and ready for Chaya Jains Diwali bash

Time to shine bright

Diwali celebrations have begun and just about everyone looks forward to it!

2 Nov 2018 7:11 AM IST

Activists now feel that the responsibility is on the police and the government to strictly implement the directives regarding the two-hour window for firecrackers.

Traders welcome SC clarification on verdict

Meanwhile, environmentalists hailed the order by the SC stating that it will help in celebrating the Diwali festival in...

1 Nov 2018 1:12 AM IST

On the other hand, 22-year-old corporate employee Vivek Kumar believes that Diwali is the Festival of Lights, meant to give people happiness, but it is incomplete without firecrackers.

Doctors, civic authorities bat for safety

They have issued an advisory stating the precautions to be taken while bursting firecrackers.

26 Oct 2019 2:18 AM IST

Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India. (Representational Image)

Burst green firecrackers from 8 pm to 10 pm: UP govt issues advisory

The government has urged the people to purchase firecrackers only from licensed sellers.

23 Oct 2019 1:32 PM IST

The court also maintained that people will burst only those firecrackers which they have purchased before its order banning the sale. (Photo: Representational/File)

Frame policy on firecrackers

Celebrating weddings and festivals, including in temples, revolve around the bursting of firecrackers.

14 March 2019 1:28 AM IST

Devotees transport a Ganesha idol from Old Vashi Creek to be installed at a pandal ahead of Ganpati festival, in Navi Mumbai. (Photo: AP)

Hyderabad police prohibits firecracker, forcible fund collection...

However, he clarified that the order does not apply on voluntary contributions for the organisation of ceremonies during...

20 Aug 2019 1:55 PM IST

A thick layer of acrid smog hung over Delhi-NCR on Friday after residents flouted the ban on firecrackers to celebrate Diwali and emissions from farm fires in the region peaked at 36 per cent. (PTI Photo)

Day after Diwali, Delhi records its poorest air quality in 5 years

Residents in many parts of Delhi-NCR complained of an itchy throat and watery eyes on Friday

5 Nov 2021 6:41 PM IST

People burst firecrackers in New Delhi on Thursday night despite the ban imposed on its sale by the Supreme Court to control air pollution.

Total ban on firecrackers: Top court to examine issue

It also noted that air pollution posed a major threat to infants and the toxicity of the air increased after burning of...

2 Aug 2018 2:44 AM IST

No fresh licenses for selling of firecrackers will be given, and existing licenses will be suspended. (Photo: File)

To fight pollution, SC bans sale of crackers in Delhi

The ban on firecrackers comes into force from Thursday itself, until any further order or hearing of the Supreme Court.

25 Nov 2016 2:46 PM IST

Supreme Court of India. (Photo: PTI)

SC refuses to lift ban on firecrackers in National Capital Region

A bench of Justices Madan B. Lokur and Prafulla C. Pant rejected the plea of over 100 crackers manufacturers to lift the...

11 Feb 2017 3:13 AM IST

The ban will continue till next the date of hearing. (Representational photo/ AP)

SC refuses to lift ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR

The apex court is also mulling on the decision of imposing a national ban on manufacture of fireworks.

10 Feb 2017 3:53 PM IST