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32 per cent families in Delhi-NCR planning to burst firecrackers on Diwali: Survey

Many residents believe that stubble burning in the neighbouring states is the primary cause of increased air pollution in Delhi-NCR from late October to early November, the survey stated.

06 November 2023, 12:47 IST

32 per cent families in Delhi-NCR planning to burst firecrackers on Diwali: Survey

32 per cent families in Delhi-NCR planning to burst firecrackers on Diwali: Survey

32 per cent families in Delhi-NCR planning to burst firecrackers on Diwali: Survey

06 November 2023, 12:47 IST

Burst of ignorance: Green crackers’ uptake fizzles out despite eco-innovations

Green crackers cut down the emission by nearly 30% and the Supreme Court in 2018 directed all the states to ensure that a ban on other crackers is enforced strictly. Though the ban has been effective for five years now, the ground reality seems to be different.

04 November 2023, 22:32 IST

Burst of ignorance: Green crackers’ uptake fizzles out despite eco-innovations

Burst of ignorance: Green crackers’ uptake fizzles out despite eco-innovations

Burst of ignorance: Green crackers’ uptake fizzles out despite eco-innovations

04 November 2023, 22:32 IST

Siddaramaiah announces ban on firecrackers during functions, allows green crackers

The Karnataka chief minister announced the slew of safety protocols after a high-level meeting with senior officials in the aftermath of a massive blaze at a firecracker godown in Attibele last week that claimed 14 lives.

10 October 2023, 10:51 IST

Siddaramaiah announces ban on firecrackers during functions, allows green crackers

Siddaramaiah announces ban on firecrackers during functions, allows green crackers

Siddaramaiah announces ban on firecrackers during functions, allows green crackers

10 October 2023, 10:51 IST

Green crackers are not really green, experts warn

The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) should be testing and certifying green crackers, but this is not happening currently, says Dr Reddy

27 October 2022, 11:59 IST

Green crackers are not really green, experts warn

Green crackers are not really green, experts warn

Green crackers are not really green, experts warn

27 October 2022, 11:59 IST

Test of firecrackers in Mumbai finds toxic substances

The Supreme Court had last year expressed serious concerns about the effects of hazardous chemicals on people's health

23 October 2022, 10:56 IST

Chemical test of firecrackers in Mumbai finds toxic substances

Chemical test of firecrackers in Mumbai finds toxic substances

Test of firecrackers in Mumbai finds toxic substances

23 October 2022, 10:56 IST

People switch to green crackers in Hyderabad

22 October 2022, 11:06 IST

People switch to green crackers in Hyderabad

People switch to green crackers in Hyderabad

People switch to green crackers in Hyderabad

22 October 2022, 11:06 IST

Care tips for animals this cracker season

Loud noises and smoke make pets and stray animals anxious

20 October 2022, 20:13 IST

Care tips for animals this cracker season

Care tips for animals this cracker season

Care tips for animals this cracker season

20 October 2022, 20:13 IST

Only green crackers for Deepavali, says Tamil Nadu govt

The government also urged the citizens to avoid bursting of joined (serial) firecrackers 'which create huge noise pollution'

01 November 2021, 14:03 IST

Only green crackers for Deepavali, says Tamil Nadu government

Only green crackers for Deepavali, says Tamil Nadu government

Only green crackers for Deepavali, says Tamil Nadu govt

01 November 2021, 14:03 IST

Shops gear up for a green Deepavali

Karnataka govt hasn’t issued guidelines about the sale and use of firecrackers yet but shops are prepared for the last-minute rush

28 October 2021, 19:54 IST

Shops gear up for a green Deepavali

Shops gear up for a green Deepavali

Shops gear up for a green Deepavali

28 October 2021, 19:54 IST

Can't infringe on right to life: SC on firecrackers ban

A bench of Justices M R Shah and A S Bopanna said its prime focus is the right to life of innocent citizens

28 September 2021, 14:13 IST

Cannot infringe on right to life of other citizens under guise of employment: SC on firecrackers ban

Cannot infringe on right to life of other citizens under guise of employment: SC on firecrackers ban

Can't infringe on right to life: SC on firecrackers ban

28 September 2021, 14:13 IST