firecrackers
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
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
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
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 […]