SC calls for safer firecrackers, voluntary restraint over curbsThe Supreme Court called for a balanced approach to firecracker usage during discussions on air pollution. Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasi...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Air today, widen plan for tomorrowDelhi’s early pollution-control measures ahead of winter, including higher parking charges, staggered office timings, 50% work-from-home an...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Delhi: Over 100 licenses issued for sale of green firecrackers ahead of DiwaliDelhi authorities have granted 103 temporary licenses for selling NEERI-approved green firecrackers. These sales are permitted at designate...
18 Oct, 2025, 08.51 PM IST
Traders, RWAs welcome SC nod to sale of green firecrackers in Delhi-NC; urges strict monitoringDelhi-NCR traders and residents welcome the Supreme Court's decision to permit green firecracker sales and bursting during Diwali. The cour...
15 Oct, 2025, 07.00 PM IST
Supreme Court allows limited sale and bursting of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR ahead of DiwaliThe Supreme Court has eased Delhi-NCR's firecracker ban for Diwali, allowing green crackers on the day before and Diwali day itself. Reside...
15 Oct, 2025, 06.14 PM IST
Delhi govt to approach SC for lifting ban on green firecrackers during Diwali: CM Rekha GuptaDelhi government will seek Supreme Court permission to use certified green firecrackers on Diwali, balancing tradition and environmental pr...
07 Oct, 2025, 01.45 PM IST
SC warns contempt action if NCR states fail to implement complete curb on crackersThe Supreme Court has instructed Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Haryana to strictly enforce a firecracker ban in their NCR regions, threaten...
06 May, 2025, 04.18 PM IST
Drastic problems need drastic measures, says SC, asks UP, Haryana to impose ban on firecrackersThe Supreme Court mandates complete bans on firecrackers in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana's NCR regions due to severe air pollution. The court ...
17 Jan, 2025, 07.04 PM IST
Delhi pollution: Police asks e-commerce platforms to stop online sale of firecrackersDelhi Police have taken decisive action to combat the city's worsening air quality by ordering e-commerce and social media platforms to hal...
21 Nov, 2024, 08.22 AM IST
SC pulls up Delhi govt for 'hardly implementing' firecracker banThe Supreme Court has expressed concerns over Delhi's failure to enforce a ban on firecrackers, citing widespread media coverage. The court...
04 Nov, 2024, 04.19 PM IST
Delhi government imposes complete firecracker ban until January 1 to combat air pollutionThe Delhi government has announced a complete ban on all types of firecrackers until January 1 to combat air pollution. This includes the p...
10 Sep, 2024, 12.33 PM IST
SC upholds Delhi govt order banning sale, use and storage of firecrackersThe Supreme Court has refused to interfere with Delhi government's ban on the sale and usage of firecrackers. The ban, aimed at combating h...
13 Sep, 2023, 03.37 PM IST
Diwali bust: 13,700 kg crackers seized, 75 cases registered in Delhi this October, data showsThe police seized 13,767.719 kg firecrackers for storage or sale and registered 75 cases in this connection. It has also registered six cas...
20 Oct, 2022, 07.47 PM IST
Cracker ban not enough, action against continuous sources of air pollution needed: EnvironmentalistsAnnouncing the ban on firecrackers, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said an action plan will be drawn up with the city po...
07 Sep, 2022, 05.46 PM IST
Delhi government bans production, sale and use of firecrackers till Jan 1, 2023The restriction will remain in force till January 1, 2023. This time there will also be a ban on online sale/delivery of firecrackers in De...
07 Sep, 2022, 03.42 PM IST
Avoid bursting firecrackers as much as possible this Diwali, Delhi minister appeals to peopleThe minister launched an "anti-cracker" campaign and inspected various places to ensure that only "green" firecrackers are manufactured and...
03 Nov, 2020, 03.37 PM IST
No ban on firecrackers in Bengal, but noise cap at 90 decibelWBPCB chairman Kalyan Rudra said the board was working in tandem with law enforcing agencies in the state to prevent illegal firecrackers f...
12 Oct, 2017, 12.56 PM IST