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    Firecrackers Ban News

    SC decision to allow green fire crackers may push pollution to 2025 levels

    In October 2025, the Supreme Court allowed NEERI-approved green crackers for three days around Diwali, within fixed hours.
    Cities
    Updated 10 days ago

    Firecrackers banned, tight rules rolled out for New Year events in Bengaluru

    New Year celebrations at Bengaluru's MG Road, which drew more than 1 lakh people.
    Cities
    Published 298 days ago

    5 Tech alternatives to fireworks for a vibrant and fun Diwali 2025

    Check out these five safe and fun tech alternatives to fireworks this Diwali.
    Technology
    Published 356 days ago

    'We missed this': Delhiites as green firecrackers sale begins ahead of Diwali

    People buying green crackers as they go on sale in Delhi's Chandni Chowk in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
    India News
    Published 356 days ago

    No ban on fireworks in Canada's Mississauga ahead of Diwali amid outcry

    The decision to not ban firecrackers in Canada's Mississauga city was taken on earlier this week on Wednesday, October 15
    World News
    Updated 357 days ago

    Why SC allowed sale, bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR on Diwali

    The Supreme Court said crackers from outside Delhi-NCR cannot be sold here, and if found, sellers' licences will be suspended.
    India News
    Updated 361 days ago

    SC allows Delhi to celebrate Diwali with firecrackers, but there are rules

    Bursting of crackers on the two days of Diwali is allowed from 6 am to 7 am and 8 pm to 10 pm.
    India News
    Updated 361 days ago

    Cracker ban set to go for now, here's how Delhi govt is prepping for Diwali

    Over a week ahead of Diwali, the Delhi government has sought to lift the ban on firecrackers, informing the court in an affidavit about several measures it has planned
    India News
    Published 364 days ago

    Delhi and the firecracker debate go back a long way: A 1961 redux

    On Friday, the Supreme Court said that it will lift the ban for the “time being”. “However, we will confine it to certain time limits,” it said.
    India News
    Published 365 days ago

    SC signals rethink on crackers, allows production of green ones

    (File photo)
    Cities
    Published 379 days ago

    SC permits manufacturing of green firecrackers in Delhi NCR, bars sale

    People light fire crackers during Diwali, the festival of lights
    India News
    Updated 380 days ago

    'If firecrackers are to be banned…': What SC said on Delhi elites and the poor

    Top court was hearing a challenge against year-long ban applicable to the sale and manufacture of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR.
    India News
    Updated 394 days ago

    Supreme Court calls for pan-India cracker ban: Not just Delhi where 'elites' are

    The ban on bursting, sale and manufacture of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR has been in place since December 2024 following court’s orders.
    India News
    Updated 394 days ago

    Ghaziabad: Prohibitory orders imposed till October 24

    Ghaziabad: Prohibitory orders imposed till October 24
    Cities
    Updated 411 days ago

    DPCC urges Delhi public to report firecracker use

    Manufacturing, selling and bursting o firecrackers is banned in Delhi. (HT Archive)
    Cities
    Published 454 days ago

    Ban on drones, fire crackers in Una, Kullu

    In a statement, district authorities said that the measure is taken in view of the heightened security concerns and the potential for panic or misinterpretation of explosive sounds during this critical period. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 518 days ago

    A blanket firecracker ban in NCR is absolutely essential: SC

    A shopkeeper selling firecrackers in New Delhi ahead of Diwali. (AP File Photo)
    Cities
    Published 555 days ago

    SC tells UP, Haryana to ban firecrackers

    While the state of Rajasthan said it would also enforce a similar ban, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana expressed reluctance over a complete prohibition, prompting the bench to issue a judicial mandate. (HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Updated 660 days ago

    Take call on permanent firecracker ban: Supreme Court to Delhi govt

    A train approaches amid heavy smog on the Kotgaon railway track in Ghaziabad on Monday. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 698 days ago

    SC nudges Delhi to decide on cracker ban, says no religion encourages pollution

    People burning firecrackers on the occasion of Diwali at Pandav Nagar area in New Delhi on October 31 (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
    India News
    Updated 699 days ago

    SC seeks responses of Delhi govt, police over flouting of firecracker ban

    The court directed the Delhi government and the police commissioner to file separate responses. (ANI)
    India News
    Published 706 days ago

    'Why ban on firecrackers was not followed?': SC to Delhi government, police

    Supreme Court of India (Sanjay Sharma)
    India News
    Updated 706 days ago

    Delhi pollution: Air remains toxic. What is the AQI of national capital today?

    Delhi's AQI reading of 296 recorded at 7 am.
    India News
    Published 708 days ago

    AQI better than expected because most people didn’t burst firecrackers: Rai

    Rashtrapati Bhavan is pictured on a hazy morning in New Delhi. (REUTERS)
    Cities
    Updated 709 days ago

    Delhi Fire Dept records highest Diwali emergency calls in 10 years; 3 dead

    People light firecrackers during the celebrations to mark Diwali in New Delhi.
    India News
    Updated 709 days ago

    Firecracker ban flouted, toxic pollutants cover city

    Delhi’s air quality is likely to be the worst post-Diwali since 2021. (ANI)
    India News
    Updated 709 days ago

    Air quality plummets as Delhi residents flout firecracker ban

    People burst crackers on the occasion of Diwali at Pandav Nagar in New Delhi on October 31.
    India News
    Published 709 days ago

    Arvind Kejriwal day before Diwali: 'Don't burst crackers. Koi ehsaan nahi…’

    AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal.
    India News
    Updated 710 days ago

    Delhi pollution: Ahead of Diwali, 79 cases filed, 19,005 kg firecrackers seized

    On Tuesday, Gopal Rai reviewed the enforcement of the firecracker ban during a high-level meeting at the Delhi Secretariat. (File)
    Cities
    Published 711 days ago

    Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’ day after 2nd stage Grap was invoked

    An air quality index (AQI) of 318 (very poor) was recorded at 9am on Tuesday. (PTI)
    India News
    Published 719 days ago
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