Haryana: Ban on firecrackers in Gurugram, only green crackers allowed on DiwaliThe Gurugram district administration in India has imposed a ban on the manufacture, sale, and use of firecrackers to control pollution. The...
29 Sep, 2023, 10.19 AM IST
SC rejects plea seeking permit to allow green, joined crackersThe Supreme Court has rejected applications seeking permission to manufacture and sell green crackers made with barium and joined crackers....
25 Sep, 2023, 02.47 PM IST
SC rejects plea on manufacturing, use of firecrackers containing bariumThe Supreme Court has rejected a plea to allow the manufacture and use of firecrackers containing barium. The court upheld the Delhi govern...
22 Sep, 2023, 02.11 PM IST
SC declines urgent hearing on plea to ban firecrackersThe Supreme Court on Friday refused to accord urgent hearing on a plea relating to ban on firecrackers, saying Diwali is round the corner a...
15 Oct, 2022, 12.44 AM IST
Only two hour window to burst firecrackers on Diwali: Punjab govtThe Punjab government on Wednesday said a window of two hours will be given for bursting firecrackers on Diwali on October 24. On Diwali, f...
12 Oct, 2022, 10.43 PM IST
Over 100 FIRs lodged in Noida for flouting firecracker ban during Diwali week"As many as 114 FIRs were lodged during the period and action taken against 141 people for bursting firecrackers in violation of guidelines...
06 Nov, 2021, 08.11 PM IST
Celebration cannot be at cost of others' health: SC on firecracker banUnder the guise of celebration, nobody can be permitted to infringe the right to health of others, guaranteed under Article 21 of the Const...
29 Oct, 2021, 08.17 PM IST
Banned articles being used by fireworks manufacturers as green crackers: SCCelebration does not mean use of loud crackers, it can also be with "Fuljhaddi" and the like which are not noisy, SC said.
06 Oct, 2021, 01.41 PM IST
CBI report on use of toxic chemicals in firecrackers very serious, violation of court's orders: SCThe apex court noted that manufacturers such as Hindustan Fireworks and Standard Fireworks purchased barium in huge quantities and used the...
29 Sep, 2021, 03.31 PM IST
Green crackers aren’t smoke-free, Other options may be explored06 Mar, 2019, 09.20 AM IST
Green crackers ready for production, SC informed06 Mar, 2019, 04.07 AM IST
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...
05 Mar, 2019, 05.01 PM IST
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...
03 Nov, 2018, 11.47 PM 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
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.
30 Oct, 2018, 09.10 AM IST
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...
14 Oct, 2017, 06.12 AM 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