Edit Profile
crown
Subscribe Now
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
Get App
Copyright © HT Digital Streams Ltd. All rights reserved.
Sign in

    Green Crackers News

    Cracker sale in Lucknow: Fake ‘green’ upfront, big bang under the counter

    Green crackers are those considered better for the environment than conventional ones, as they emit less smoke and sound. They can be identified by a green CSIR-NEERI logo and a QR code on the packet, which should ideally lead to the CSIR-NEERI licence granted to the company for making green crackers. (Sourced)
    Cities
    Published 25 minutes ago

    Chandigarh: Green crackers reduce emissions but not completely harmless, says experts

    Green crackers are manufactured using modified formulations that eliminate the banned substances to minimise emissions. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 13 hours ago

    Ghaziabad police to issue about 275 temporary sales licenses for green fireworks

    According to senior police officials, about 120 temporary licenses will be issued to sell green fireworks in the trans-Hindon zone, about 100 in the city zone, and another 52 in the rural zone. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 1 day ago

    1,201 shops planned at 60 sites in Lucknow, only green crackers for sale

    Police have specified that only green crackers, described in the notification as causing 30% less pollution than conventional crackers, will be permitted for sale. (For representation)
    Cities
    Published 1 day ago

    SC takes note of HT report on sale of firecrackers in Delhi, asks govt to act

    Hawkers sell green firecrackers near Jama Masjid Police Station ahead of Diwali, on November 2
    India News
    Updated 2 days ago

    Delhi-NCR can burst certified green crackers during limited Diwali hours, says SC

    Delhi-NCR gets two-day window for green firecrackers, complete ban from November 9
    India News
    Updated 2 days ago

    Green firecrackers: How they differ from conventional ones and their impact on Delhi air pollution

    Green crackers are intended to reduce the quantity of pollutants released during combustion.
    Ht Explainers
    Published 23 days ago

    Setting fire to the cracker ban

    At the heart of the problem is a simple fact: firecrackers, green or not, pollute. Green formulations are said to cut emissions by 30-40% per cracker. But the rest still goes into the air. (HT Archive)
    Editorials
    Published 34 days ago

    SC rules out blanket cracker ban ahead of Diwali: 'It will hurt sentiments'

    The court said firecrackers cannot be used without restrictions.
    India News
    Updated 35 days ago

    Won't impose complete ban, won't allow incessant fireworks either: SC

    Won't impose complete ban, won't allow incessant fireworks either: SC
    India News
    Published 36 days ago

    Draw of lots held for 96 temporary green cracker licenses across Chandigarh

    A total of 4,100 applications were received through the online portal for the allotment of these stalls. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 51 days ago

    HT spot check: No let-up in firecracker sales in Delhi

    he shelves were bursting with various kinds and sizes of crackers, from flower pots to rockets. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 365 days ago

    2 more years for Delhi to be breathable: BJP MP's big remark amid pollution woes

    A commuter with his face covered in cloth rides along a bridge across river Yamuna in New Delhi.
    India News
    Updated 380 days ago

    Delhi braces for a cracker Diwali

    Homes and markets across the city glowed with festive lights and decorations for Diwali celebrations. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 381 days ago

    Delhi set to celebrate a green cracker Diwali amid ‘severe’ AQI warning

    Most worryingly, Delhi’s past attempts to regulate crackers have failed miserably. Despite years of bans, the city’s skies have turned grey every Diwali night. (HT)
    India News
    Updated 381 days ago

    Panchkula residents can burst green crackers on Oct 20, 21 for two hours

    Temporary licence holders can only sell firecrackers in areas officially designated by the deputy commissioner, and sales from vehicles, shops, or undesignated stalls are prohibited. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 382 days ago

    Green crackers or not? Most not bothered

    Chandni Chowk market crowded as Supreme Court relaxes ban on sale of firecrackers. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 382 days ago

    Crackers under ‘green guise’: Fake logos spark confusion

    How to identify green crackers? These can be identified with a green logo of CSIR-NEERI and a QR code on the packet, which should ideally lead to the CSIR-NEERI licence granted to the company for making green crackers. (Sourced)
    Cities
    Published 383 days ago

    Ghaziabad: Police start process for issuance of licenses for sales of firecrackers

    Police have identified nine designated spots for sale (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)
    Cities
    Published 383 days ago

    ‘Green crackers aren’t pollution-free’: Doctor’s health advice ahead of Diwali

    With pollution levels rising in the national capital, he urged everyone to avoid using crackers, even the green ones.
    India News
    Published 384 days ago

    Confused about ‘green crackers’? Activist explains what they really are and why it matters this Diwali

    Mumbai, India - October 16, 2025:The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board and Awaaz Foundation jointly began assessing firecracker noise levels at RCF Ground, Chembur in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, October 16, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
    Cities
    Published 384 days ago

    Illegal firecracker sales continue in Delhi, but few takers for licences

    People buy crackers near Jama Masjid in Delhi on Wednesday. (Arvind Yaadav/HT photo)
    Cities
    Updated 384 days ago

    Delhi Police say they will issue green cracker licences on day of sale

    Crackers on sale near Jama Masjid on Wednesday afternoon. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 385 days ago

    Delhi Diwali: Supreme Court's nod to green crackers draws mixed reactions

    Several Delhiites have been overjoyed at the thought of being able to burst crackers this Diwali, without worrying about any legal implications.
    Htcity
    Published 386 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 386 days ago

    Supreme Court allows sale, use of green crackers in Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali

    Supreme Court on green crackers
    India News
    Updated 386 days ago

    Chandigarh: Only green crackers this Diwali too

    The Sector 22 market illuminated with colourful lights to welcome shoppers during the festive season. (Keshav Singh/HT)
    Cities
    Published 386 days ago

    Delhi: Ban or no ban, markets abuzz with cracker sales

    Last week, the apex court reserved its verdict on petitions filed by cracker manufacturers against the permanent ban. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 387 days ago

    9 days to D-Day: The fault in Centre’s ‘green cracker’ plan

    Most worryingly, Delhi’s past attempts to regulate crackers have failed miserably. Despite years of bans, the city’s skies have turned grey every Diwali night. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 390 days ago

    Centre proposes limited sale, bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR with riders

    On Diwali and other major festivals, fireworks would be permitted only between 8pm and 10pm. (File photo)
    India News
    Published 391 days ago
    Home / Topic / Green Crackers / News
    • mint-logo
    • HH-logo
    • mint-lounge
    • htauto-logo-v6-black
    • ht_tech_logo_white@2x
    • ht-bangla
    • healthshots
    • OTT-icon
    • slurrp-icon
    • smartcast-logo
    • ht-kannada
    • ht-tamil
    • ht-telugu
    • ht-marathi
    • logo-fab-play
    • VCCircle_logo-white
    • TechCircle_logo_white
    • VCCEdge_logo_white
    • edge-insights-logo
    • shineLogo
    © 2026 HindustanTimes