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green crackers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Can't infringe on right to life: SC on firecrackers ban
28 September 2021, 14:13 IST
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