Let's not become Delhi: Bombay HC limits firecrackers bursting in Mumbai
Nov 11, 2023, at 03:50 am
Mumbai/IBNS: The Bombay High Court extended a series of crucial directives regarding air quality in Mumbai until November 19 and continued the transportation of construction debris from the city's construction sites.
Supreme Court bans all firecrackers, including green crackers in Delhi-NCR
Sep 22, 2023, at 06:21 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Supreme Court, in its order on Friday, banned all firecrackers, including green crackers in Delhi, and said we can say only "Happy Diwali", keeping in view the kind of pollution in Delhi-NCR.
Oct 14, 2022, at 02:35 am
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to his New Delhi counterpart, Arvind Kejriwal, urging him not to impose a blanket ban on the sale of firecrackers that fall within the permissible norms, media reports said.
SC dismisses plea to lift ban on firecrackers in Delhi
Oct 11, 2022, at 05:33 am
Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a plea to remove the ban on firecrackers in Delhi.
Delhites complain itchy eyes, breathing problems as AQI remains in 'severe' category
Nov 07, 2021, at 06:31 am
Delhi/IBNS: Two days after Diwali, Delhi's hospitals are witnessing a rise in the number of patients coming in with respiratory problems and burning eyes as AQI level continues to remain in the ‘severe’ category, media reports said.
Delhi: 143 people held for bursting firecrackers
Nov 07, 2021, at 02:06 am
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Police arrested 143 people for bursting firecrackers during Diwali on Thursday, as per Delhi Police data provided on Friday.
Supreme Court to hear appeal against Calcutta High Court cracker ban
Nov 01, 2021, at 04:15 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court vacation bench will hear the appeal against the Calcutta High Court's order banning firecrackers during the festive season in West Bengal on Monday.
Delhi imposes blanket ban on sale, storage and use of firecrackers during Diwali
Sep 15, 2021, at 08:26 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Delhi government has imposed a blanket ban on the sale, storage and use of all kinds of firecrackers during Diwali this year, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Wednesday.
Total ban on firecrackers in Delhi, nearby areas in view of Covid-19 and air pollution
Nov 09, 2020, at 04:59 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A total ban on firecrackers has been imposed in the national capital Delhi and adjoining areas in view of Covid-19 and air pollution, media reports said.
Rajasthan bans sale and bursting of firecrackers in Diwali to protect Covid-19 patients
Nov 02, 2020, at 06:54 pm
Jaipur/IBNS: In a significant step to protect the Covid-19 patients, the Rajasthan government on Monday banned the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the state prioritising the lives of people in the ongoing festive season of the multicultural Asian country.
Jun 06, 2020, at 09:21 am
Malappuram/UNI: A case has been registered against former Union Minister and BJP MP Maneka Gandhi on Friday, on the charge of making provocative comments in the social media in connection with the killing of a pregnant wild elephant in Silent Valley forests at Palakkad recently.
Jun 04, 2020, at 08:29 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said a manhunt has been launched to nab the three people who were involved in the killing of pregnant elephant in Pallakad district of Kerala, which has evoked widespread criticism across India and abroad.
Uttar Pradesh: Woman killed in explosion while making firecrackers
May 04, 2020, at 04:06 pm
Kaushambi/uni: A woman was killed while two others sustained critical burn injuries in an explosion which took place while making firecrackers in the Kokhraj area here on Monday.
Punjab: 15 die as firecrackers explode during Nagar Kirtan
Feb 08, 2020, at 08:25 pm
Amritsar/UNI: About 15 people reportedly died, when firecrackers caught fire near Palasaur village in Tarm Taran district, during a religious procession on Saturday afternoon.
SC allows firecrackers from 8 to 10 pm on Diwali
Oct 23, 2018, at 11:54 pm
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed firecrackers on Diwali from from 8 pm to 10 pm, media reports said.
Supreme Court refuses to completely ban sale and bursting of firecrackers
Oct 23, 2018, at 11:08 am
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to impose a complete ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers across the country, media reports said.
Bihar : Campaign to boycott Chinese products
Oct 08, 2016, at 11:45 pm
Patna, October 8 (The Bihar Post/IBNS): Bihar has launched an intensive campaign to boycott Chinese products to “weaken†the dragon.