Crackers allowed in Delhi this Diwali: Check types of fireworks approved by SC, timings, datesThe Supreme Court has allowed the sale and bursting of green firecrackers in Delhi and NCR for Diwali. This decision comes with specific ti...
15 Oct, 2025, 01.42 PM IST
Despite ban, 18 pc Delhi-NCR families plan to burst crackers this Diwali: SurveyAhead of Diwali, a survey in Delhi-NCR reveals 18% of respondents plan to burst firecrackers despite a significant drop in overall enthusia...
27 Oct, 2024, 04.09 PM IST
If you don't have a solution, then resign as CM: BJP to Kejriwal on Delhi pollution"Before Diwali, the AQI was 330 and after Diwali this morning (Wednesday) it is 306. (This is) the benefits of bursting green crackers. So ...
26 Oct, 2022, 12.49 PM IST
Delhi's poor air quality a result of anything but Diwali, BJP hits back at AAP ministerNational incharge of the BJP's IT department Amit Malviya said Rai was trying to make Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal look good in the backg...
05 Nov, 2021, 07.49 PM IST
It's not a 'Happy Diwali' for firecracker industry as Covid fear loomsGovernments have banned crackers as bursting these will lead to a spike in air pollution and that, with the winter air, could affect Covid ...
08 Nov, 2020, 10.27 AM IST
Supreme Court modifies timing for bursting firecrackers on Diwali in TN, Puducherry; retains 2 hour capIn its October 23 order, the court had ordered that bursting of firecrackers on Diwali and other festivals would be only from 8 PM to 10 PM.
30 Oct, 2018, 06.03 PM IST
Supreme Court to rule on cracker ban todayDiwali is on November 7. Bursting of crackers around Diwali is seen as a key reason for increased air pollution in Delhi and its satellite ...
23 Oct, 2018, 09.13 AM IST
Cracker ban didn’t dent air quality: CPCB informs Supreme CourtOne that the ban should have been comprehensive to have an impact and should have covered bursting of crackers transported from elsewhere i...
06 Jan, 2018, 08.33 AM IST
Despite ban on sale of firecrackers, air quality worsened: CPCBThe short-term study was conducted by experts entrusted by the CPCB at the time when sale of fire crackers was banned in Delhi-NCR by the t...
05 Jan, 2018, 08.49 PM IST
I'll burst crackers, it’s Diwali tradition, says MP CM Shivraj Singh ChouhanThe CM urged people to also light a lamp for peace and prosperity of the state and the nation. “Diwali brings joy and everyone must celebra...
18 Oct, 2017, 09.44 PM IST
Why the SC ban on firecracker sales won’t stop Delhiites from bursting themThere’s a huge stock of crackers from last year in the city and its outskirts. Most of this stock, reckon traders, has already been sold.
15 Oct, 2017, 12.12 PM IST
Cracker ban order: SC laments communal twist, refuses reliefThe bench brushed off statements by political leaders criticising the ban, saying they were entitled to their views. “We take it that it is...
14 Oct, 2017, 12.23 AM IST
Supreme Court bans sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR ahead of DiwaliIndia will celebrate Diwali on October 19 and the order means that no firecrackers will be available for purchase before and after the fest...
09 Oct, 2017, 11.51 PM IST
Regulate, don't ban:Chetan Bhagat on SC order on fire crackers"SC bans fireworks on Diwali? A full ban? What's Diwali for children without crackers?," Chetan Bhagat tweeted.
09 Oct, 2017, 09.44 PM IST
Supreme Court changes order banning sale of fire crackers in Delhi-NCRThe court also directed the Delhi Police to reduce the number of temporary licences by 50 per cent of those granted last year and cap it at...
13 Sep, 2017, 12.46 AM IST
Don't convert Diwali into a 'festival of smoke': Arvind KejriwalIn a pre-Diwali message released through newspaper advertisements, Kejriwal advised people against bursting of fireworks and crackers.
07 Nov, 2015, 06.16 PM IST
Festive fervour grips Delhiites on DiwaliFestivities gripped the national capital today as Delhiites celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights, with enthusiasm and religious fervou...
03 Nov, 2013, 04.16 PM IST