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TopicFirecrackers

Topic: firecrackers

‘BJP made people burst crackers on Diwali’, Delhi govt says after air quality turns ‘severe’

Environment Minister Gopal Rai Friday said that Delhi's base pollution has remained the same & two factors — firecrackers and stubble burning — have added to the poor air quality.

2 in 3 families won’t burn crackers this Diwali, but 53% don’t support ban, says survey

LocalCircles survey shows 42% of households want 'some form of ban' on crackers. Of those who don't plan to burst them, 63% cite air pollution as the reason why.

Noida shopkeeper arrested for allegedly carrying 21.5 kg firecrackers amid cracker ban

According to the 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.

Can’t allow people to suffer and die — SC lashes out at firecracker makers

The apex court noted that manufacturers such as Hindustan Fireworks and Standard Fireworks purchased barium in huge quantities and used these chemicals in the fireworks.

Can’t infringe right to life of others under guise of employment — SC on firecrackers

The apex court said its prime focus is the right to life of innocent citizens and a balance needs to be struck between employment, unemployment and the right to life of citizens.

Chinese fireworks ban to green crackers, Rs 1 lakh penalty — What states are doing for Diwali

Across India, different restrictions have been imposed on sale and use of firecrackers during the festive season in light of high levels of air pollution. A look at what they are.

Why Diwali firecracker ban is explosive combination of health, religion, politics, economics

The ban on firecrackers and the subsequent reversals by some states reveal the political undertones to the issue. But there are economic and health implications too.

NGT bans sale, use of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR from 9-30 November

The direction will apply to all cities and towns in India where the average air quality in November fell under the 'poor' and above categories, NGT Chairperson Justice Goel said.

Diwali firecracker ban is latest blow to Sivakasi factories, 2020 loss seen at Rs 800 cr

Many states & UTs have banned firecrackers during Diwali and other festivals to avoid problems for patients of Covid-19, which is primarily known to impact the respiratory system.

Haryana eases fireworks ban, allows bursting of crackers for 2hrs on Diwali

The state government had said Friday that it would impose a complete ban on the sale of crackers in Haryana to check Covid spread.

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