BMC takes down actor Dia Mirza's pollution-free Diwali video after BJP leader's objectionThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation removed a video featuring Dia Mirza promoting an eco-friendly Diwali. This decision followed objecti...
02 Nov, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Bombay HC says ban on firecrackers on roads applicable throughout yearAhead of Diwali, the Bombay High Court has extended its firecracker ban to public roads year-round. The court emphasized the harmful effect...
15 Oct, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Three Indian cities among world's 10 most polluted after DiwaliIndian cities, including New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata, have become among the world's top 10 most polluted cities, with smoke heavy in the ...
13 Nov, 2023, 02.58 PM IST
'Let's not become Delhi,' says Bombay High Court as it cuts time for bursting firecrackers to two hoursThe Bombay High Court has ordered that firecrackers can be burst only between 8 pm and 10 pm during Diwali in view of the air pollution sit...
10 Nov, 2023, 11.18 PM IST
Go beyond the smoke and mirrors of crackersThe Bombay High Court's three-hour window for crackers, among other measures including a ban on construction activities, is great. But what...
07 Nov, 2023, 10.53 PM IST
HC says can't ban firecrackers, sets 7 pm-10 pm time for bursting them in Mumbai in DiwaliBombay High Court has allowed the citizens of Mumbai to burst crackers between 7 pm to 10 pm during Diwali. A division bench of Chief Justi...
06 Nov, 2023, 09.32 PM IST
Mumbai Police announces 1-month Diwali restrictions starting tomorrow: Violators may face 6 month jailThe Mumbai Police have imposed a ban on the use, sale, and flying of sky lanterns and firecrackers during the Diwali festival from November...
03 Nov, 2023, 05.24 PM IST
Mumbai police issues prohibitory order banning drones, gliders & unlawful gathering of five or more personsMumbai police has banned flying drones, remote controlled micro light aircraft, paragliders, para motors, hand gliders, and hot air balloon...
15 Jul, 2023, 06.02 PM IST
Mumbai's air quality in poor category on day after DiwaliThe AQI in the overall Mumbai region was in the 'very poor' category. In Andheri, AQI was in 'very poor' category at 358. In BKC and Boriva...
25 Oct, 2022, 04.12 PM IST
Mumbai Police issues prohibitory orders for 15 days from Nov 1Under the prohibitory orders, not more than 5 persons can gather at a place. According to news agency ANI, the police has banned procession...
21 Oct, 2022, 01.56 PM IST
Will implement NGT order on firecrackers: Maharashtra government tells Bombay HCA division bench headed by Justice A K Menon accepted the statement and disposed of a public interest litigation filed by a Pune resident s...
12 Nov, 2020, 07.16 PM IST
Mumbai civic body bans firecrackers, fireworks ahead of DiwaliThe civic body has, however, permitted use of 'mild firecrackers' on Laxmi Pujan (November 14), saying Mumbaikars can use 'anar' (cracker k...
09 Nov, 2020, 01.06 PM IST
Diwali: Ban use of all firecrackers, activist tells Maharashtra governmentIn a Facebook post addressed to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray, activist and founder of NGO Awa...
06 Nov, 2020, 05.49 PM IST
SC ruling on fire crackers: Industry fears loss of salesIt also stated categorically that crackers cannot be sold online and warned of strict punishment for any violation.
23 Oct, 2018, 06.48 PM IST
To ban or not to ban: Metros react to prohibition on crackersMumbaikars also welcomed the ban, with some activists suggesting a calibrated approach towards Diwali celebrations in the metropolis that h...
12 Oct, 2017, 01.34 PM IST
To ban or not to ban: Metros react to prohibition on crackersEvery year Maharashtra Pollution Control Board carries out a test of firecrackers at an open ground in the presence of environment activist...
11 Oct, 2017, 08.18 PM IST
Domestic firecracker industry facing loss of Rs 1,000 crore: SurveyAcute labour shortage to the tune of about 20 per cent was another significant issue being faced by the firecracker industry in Sivakasi.
08 Nov, 2015, 03.30 PM IST