Supreme Court rules out blanket ban on fireworks in Delhi; bats for time-bound useThe Supreme Court has said that it would permit the controlled use of firecrackers for Diwali celebrations this year. The court proposed sp...
30 Sep, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Sivakasi firecracker units ramp up production ahead of Diwali amid labour shortageFirecracker units in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi are ramping up operations ahead of Diwali as orders rise, but manufacturers and workers report p...
26 Sep, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Consider relaxing firecracker noise limit curbs before Diwali: SC to CPCBThe Supreme Court asked the CPCB to explore partial relaxation of firecracker rules. This request came during a hearing on Delhi's pollutio...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
'Cessna is ready, waiting for IMD green signal': Delhi Minister Sirsa on cloud seedingAnticipation is in the air as Delhi gears up for its groundbreaking cloud seeding initiative. Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has announced ...
22 Oct, 2025, 05.47 PM IST
Delhi records worst post-Diwali air quality in 4 years; govt blames stubble burning in PunjabFollowing the Diwali festivities, Delhi experienced its most severe air quality drop in four years, recording shockingly high PM2.5 levels....
21 Oct, 2025, 09.21 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
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...
15 Oct, 2025, 11.57 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
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
"Only Supreme Court can lift firecracker ban": AAP's Saurabh BharadwajDelhi AAP President Saurabh Bharadwaj stated the Supreme Court directly supervises firecracker bans. The Supreme Court recently indicated i...
12 Oct, 2025, 02.28 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
Diwali: Ludhiana imposes time restrictions on bursting firecrackersThe Ludhiana administration has issued an advisory permitting the use of firecrackers during Diwali, Guruparva, and Christmas. Firecrackers...
07 Nov, 2023, 04.30 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
Sale of firecrackers other than green crackers banned in Delhi-NCR: SCA bench of Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan said firecrackers already produced can be sold in this festival season only in other parts ...
31 Oct, 2018, 03.33 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
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
Supreme Court fixes 2-hour period for bursting firecrackers on Diwali, other festivalsA bench of Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan which had reserved its verdict earlier on August 28, said that bursting of crackers on Diwa...
23 Oct, 2018, 05.59 PM IST