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Ahead of Diwali season: Central Pollution Control Board opposes 'green crackers' production over prohibited barium nitrate usage; SC to settle the disputeSupreme Court will decide whether next-generation green firecrackers can be commercially produced in India after two central government bod...- Cracker of a battle: Vijay wants Sivakasi to take on China and become a global fireworks powerhouse. Here's what it'll takeTamil Nadu's government aims to transform Sivakasi, India's firecracker hub, into a global competitor against China. The focus is now on in...
- SC allows green crackers with curbs in Delhi-NCRIn a progressive decision, the Supreme Court has given the green light for eco-friendly firecrackers during Diwali celebrations in Delhi an...
- Green crackers offer 30 per cent lower emissions; experts say they are 'less harmful, not safe'Green crackers are now available in Delhi-NCR for Diwali. These specially formulated fireworks reduce pollution by up to 30 percent. They u...
- Fireworks industry on rebound path, Maharashtra key contributor to Rs 6,000 crore Deepavali saleTamil Nadu Fireworks and Amorces Manufacturers' Association (TANFAMA) president, Ganesan Panjurajan said that following the outbreak of Cor...
- Bursting crackers causes sufferingBursting firecrackers is not the only cause for severe pollution. But during and after Diwali, particulate matter (PM) levels shoot through...
- Firecrackers ban: Things to know about green crackers, air pollution & states which have banned firecrackersOn October 10, the apex court had refused to stay the Delhi government's order banning storage, sale, and use of all varieties of firecrack...
- Diwali 2022: All you need to know about green crackersOver the past few years, green crackers have risen to the fore as an eco-friendly option for a country that is obsessed with fireworks duri...
- Celebrate a healthy Diwali tomorrowBeyond judicial hopes and wishes, one can only urge citizens to celebrate the festival season with gusto, empathy and safety.
- Supreme Court says firecracker ban not against any community“Under the guise of enjoyment you (manufacturers) cannot play with lives of citizens. We are not against particular community. We want to s...
- Green crackers' market sees red due to low supply, lack of varietiesIt has been a year since conventional crackers were banned. So to satisfy the demand for crackers, manufacturing licences were given to fir...
- Green crackers ready for production, SC informed
- Improved formulation for manufacturing green crackers finalised, PESO tells SCTrial of some samples was also conducted, PESO said, adding that the development would reduce the emission of pollutants PM 2.5 at least by...
- Here’s a look at what goes into a firecrackerWith the festival of lights around the corner and the Supreme Court allowing a two-hour window to burst crackers, here’s a look at what goe...
- Scientists create ‘green’ firecrackersThe “green” crackers have been tested for colour, smoke, brightness and particulate matter and are found to emit less smoke and noise.
- Air pollution: Firecracker ban puts lid on toxic brew, a step in right directionThe ban is an intervention that makes much more sense than steps such as the temporary ban on diesel vehicles, the odd-even scheme, environ...
- 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.
- Terror network brings intel, security chiefs to Bengal"I have come to Kolkata to review the investigation into the case. I visited Burdwan and Murshidabad. I had a detailed discussion with my o...
- Women played key role in running Burdwan terror moduleThe accidental blast at Burdwan's Khagragarh has revealed, perhaps for the first time in the country, a terror module where women schooled ...
- Toxic traffic metals pollute airParticles of toxic metals, generated by cars, may not only contaminate the air but also seep under the asphalt and harm the adjacent soil a...
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