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Cong leader blames AAP for air pollution in Delhi: ‘Old game of fooling public’

Updated on Oct 20, 2024 10:38 IST

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Environment Minister Gopal Rai review the steps being taken to reduce air pollution, at Anand Vihar in New Delhi.

Gram it: Catch thy breath as you skate past Delhi's ‘poor’ AQI

Delhiites skate on Kartavya Path, under a hazy sky.

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Published on Oct 14, 2024 10:49 IST

Delhi govt notifies ban on all types of firecrackers in Delhi ahead of Diwali

The blanket ban is part of the government’s broader initiative to mitigate air pollution and protect public health. (AFP photo)

Updated on Oct 14, 2024 08:33 IST

Delhi imposes complete ban on firecrackers to combat air pollution in winters

In this photograph taken on September 26, 2024, a worker tapes cartons of firecrackers at a factory, on the outskirts of Sivakasi in India's Tamil Nadu state, ahead of Diwali, the festival of lights.

Published on Oct 14, 2024 08:09 IST

Delhi police seize over 1,300 illegal firecrackers, 3 people arrested for sale

Representative image - The Delhi Police seized more than 1,300 kilograms of illicit firecrackers

Published on Oct 14, 2024 07:47 IST

Gururgam admin bans sale of firecrackers ahead of Diwali 2024

Those who flout the ban will face strict penalties, including fines and possible legal action under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Explosive Substances Act, said Gurugram DC. (HT Archive)

Updated on Oct 9, 2024 23:58 IST

Need to make Delhi’s firecracker ban work

Indian customers visit a firecracker shop in New Delhi on October 23, 2018. - India's top court on October 23 eased a ban on fireworks for a major Hindu festival despite air pollution in New Delhi and other cities again reaching danger levels. (Photo by Money SHARMA / AFP) (AFP)

Published on Sep 10, 2024 15:32 IST

Air pollution: Delhi AQI turns severe again; Gurugram schools to reopen. Updates

A train moving in a dense smog amid rising air pollution levels in Ghaziabad on November 13. (Sakib Ali /Hindustan Times)

Updated on Nov 14, 2023 24:43 IST

Over 40 cases registered in Delhi for violation of firecracker ban

Visuals from various parts of Delhi showed fireworks lighting up the night sky on Sunday.

Updated on Nov 13, 2023 13:54 IST

‘Crackers burnt in capital brought from BJP-ruled UP, Haryana’: Delhi minister

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai.

Published on Nov 13, 2023 09:05 IST

Watch: Ban on firecrackers flouted in Delhi despite SC order

Revellers light firecrackers during Diwali in New Delhi on November 12.

Updated on Nov 12, 2023 17:17 IST

Karnataka restricts Diwali cracker bursting between 8pm-10pm: Report

This comes in the backdrop of a tragedy in Attibele recently, wherein as many as 17 people lost their lives when a cracker go-down caught fire.

Updated on Nov 4, 2023 09:47 IST

Delhi's air quality remains ‘very poor’, AQI recorded at 304. Top updates

Commuters out on a smoggy morning amid rising air pollution at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.

Published on Oct 28, 2023 16:30 IST

Ban vs Bomb: Effigy makers create verses for Ravana's ‘mukti’ from evil

Ravana effigies reads “Bomb pataakhe ka ban hatvao, mujhe mukti dilwao.”

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Published on Oct 24, 2023 12:57 IST

Supreme Court backs Delhi govt, says no to production, sale of green crackers

People burst firecrackers on Diwali. (Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

Updated on Sep 22, 2023 05:44 IST

Diwali 2022: Ban on crackers in Delhi. What are guidelines in other states?

Children watch firecrackers being lit on the eve of Diwali in Jammu on Sunday,

Updated on Oct 23, 2022 17:30 IST

‘Our aim is to save lives, not do politics’: Delhi minister on firecracker ban

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai. (ANI)

Updated on Oct 23, 2022 17:05 IST

Even green firecrackers have toxic barium, chem analysis finds

Children celebrate Diwali with firecrackers at Upper Indira Nagar, in Pune, India. (Photo by Rahul Raut/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Oct 23, 2022 17:51 IST

RSS body slams AAP govt in Delhi for firecracker ban: ‘Hurting sentiments…’

People burning firecrackers on Diwali in Pandav Nagar in New Delhi.

Updated on Oct 22, 2022 17:39 IST

SC rejects urgent hearing plea on Delhi firecracker ban: 'Let people breathe'

File photo of the Supreme Court.

Updated on Oct 20, 2022 10:17 IST

Haryana allows only green crackers

As per an order, various events occurring during winter months aggravated air pollution levels in Haryana.

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Updated on Oct 11, 2022 24:14 IST

Delhi reimposes ban on all crackers till January

A complete ban means it will also apply to the sale of so-called green firecrackers. (PTI)

Updated on Sep 8, 2022 02:04 IST

Kangana Ranaut to those advocating ban on firecrackers: ‘Walk to your office’

Kangana Ranaut doesn't agree with ban on firecrackers.

Published on Nov 3, 2021 06:04 IST

Delhi: 10 arrested, 700kg illegal firecrackers seized ahead of Diwali

The Delhi government has banned the sale and bursting of firecrackers during Diwali.

Published on Nov 2, 2021 17:47 IST

Fireworks, celebrations can’t be at the cost of life, says Supreme Court

States such as Delhi and Odisha have already announced a complete ban on the sale and use of firecrackers during the upcoming festive season.

Updated on Oct 6, 2021 20:13 IST

Delhi orders ‘complete ban’ on sale, bursting of firecrackers till January 1

Delhi’s air quality takes a major dip during the winter season when the particulate matter concentration goes much beyond the prescribed standards.

Published on Sep 28, 2021 16:38 IST

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