firecrackers

Patriot Bureau -October 20, 2023

Delhi govt urges firecracker ban in entire NCR in meeting with Centre

Delhi govt urges firecracker ban in entire NCR in meeting with Centre

Earlier, Rai had requested the Centre to convene a meeting of all NCR states to collaboratively develop an action plan to combat pollution

Patriot Bureau -September 21, 2022

Plea in Delhi HC against absolute firecracker ban

Plea in Delhi HC against absolute firecracker ban

The petitioners contended that the absolute ban by the DPCC is in contravention of the orders of the Supreme Court and the National Green Tribunal, which never provided for such a blanket prohibition

Rohan Chauhan -September 13, 2022

Ban on firecrackers ignites discontent among traders

Ban on firecrackers ignites discontent among traders

Delhi government’s move to prohibit the production and distribution of firecrackers, including green crackers, until 1 January 2023 aims at preventing the air quality from deteriorating, especially during Diwali. But the move comes with many unintended repercussions

Sreya Deb -October 25, 2018

Firecrackers Ban

Firecrackers Ban

The new ruling by the Supreme Court against the complete ban on firecrackers, has been greeted with outrage or relief – and some scepticism. “Sounds more like a war zone than a puja!” laughs Anita Yadav, resident of a complex building in Sainik Farms. During Dussehra, some of the residents, and neighbours build a small […]