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
Only crackers approved by NEERI allowed this Diwali; check what it meansThis Diwali, only NEERI-approved green crackers are allowed. These crackers use safer chemicals and have smaller shells, aiming to improve ...
17 Oct, 2025, 03.07 PM IST
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...
15 Oct, 2025, 08.24 PM IST
Not just Delhi-NCR, all states will burst green crackers, say Sivakasi firecracker manufacturersGreen crackers are now exclusively produced by Sivakasi manufacturers. Most states have transitioned to producing these eco-friendly altern...
15 Oct, 2025, 01.43 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 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
West Bengal to sell only green cracker with QR codes this DiwaliGreen crackers are defined by the CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR NEERI) as firecrackers with a smaller sh...
05 Nov, 2023, 12.00 PM 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
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...
18 Oct, 2022, 09.37 AM IST
Telangana government permits sale, use of green crackers following Supreme Court orderA fresh Government Order (GO) was issued on November 13, superseding previous directive on November 12, which imposed an immediate ban on s...
14 Nov, 2020, 01.58 PM IST
‘Ban’ news dulls firecracker business this DeepavaliOn Friday, Yediyurappa announced that the state government will ban the use of firecrackers due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but an official p...
10 Nov, 2020, 10.13 AM IST
SC says crackers should be regulated, not bannedCiting concerns over rising unemployment, Supreme Court says can’t deprive people of jobs, food.
13 Mar, 2019, 08.23 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
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
Green crackers: Manufacturers say there's no such thing; Jokes galore on social mediaAs per the court order, SHOs will be held liable if banned firecrackers are sold in their area.
23 Oct, 2018, 08.52 PM IST