Illegal crackers flood NCR markets despite SC ban; green crackers hard to findGreen firecrackers are legally available in Delhi-NCR markets. However, banned conventional firecrackers are being sold openly. Many seller...
19 Oct, 2025, 06.07 PM IST
Fire crackers' use in Delhi-NCR may rise by 40% this Diwali after SC nod to green crackers: StudyA Supreme Court order permitting green cracker sales in Delhi-NCR may lead to a 40% increase in families bursting firecrackers this Diwali....
17 Oct, 2025, 05.28 PM IST
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
SC to hear issues related to manufacturing, sale of 'green' crackers on October 10The Supreme Court has postponed a hearing on the production and sale of green crackers in Delhi and the National Capital Region. The next h...
08 Oct, 2025, 04.29 PM IST
SC bans sale of 'any crackers' in Delhi-NCR until further notice, but permits green cracker manufacturingThe Supreme Court has prohibited the sale of all firecrackers, including green crackers, in Delhi-NCR in anticipation of Diwali. However, m...
26 Sep, 2025, 05.36 PM IST
Delhi: As air quality turns severe, AAP says BJP promoted firecrackersDelhi woke up to a thick haze on Monday with AQI in severe category which came down during the day but persisted in very poor category of w...
14 Nov, 2023, 12.44 PM IST
Delhi police seize over 1000 kg of banned firecrackers, one heldThe Delhi police have seized over 1,000 kg of banned firecrackers and arrested a man involved in their sale. The sale and purchase of crack...
24 Oct, 2023, 01.34 PM IST
Permit sale of fire-crackers falling within norms, says TN CMHence, this called for a balanced view, taking into consideration the negligible incremental pollution potential of crackers used for a few...
12 Oct, 2022, 09.10 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
HC to hear on Oct 22 plea against complete ban on sale, use of firecracker by Delhi govtThe petitioners have contended that the ban was arbitrary, unreasonable and excessive.
06 Oct, 2021, 12.43 PM IST
What’s green cracker? Delhi Police not sureOnly reduced emission firecrackers like safe water and air sprinklers approved by the Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organisation (PESO) ca...
25 Oct, 2018, 10.40 AM 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
Over 1,200 kg firecrackers seized, 29 held post SC ban on fireworks saleAfter the Supreme Court order, Delhi Police commissioner Amulya Patnaik had directed the deputy commissioners of police of the 13 police di...
18 Oct, 2017, 11.31 AM 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
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
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
Denied licence to sell crackers, Delhi shopkeepers move High CourtThe petitioners said they used to earn their livelihood by selling crackers ahead of Diwali from makeshift tin sheds on the footpath.
06 Oct, 2013, 12.28 PM IST