Ban On Firecrackers

SC likely to deliver verdict on countrywide ban on firecrackers today; crackers not sole cause of Diwali pollution, say manufacturers

The petitions filed in the Supreme Court have sought a ban on the manufacture, sale and possession of firecrackers across the country.

What is worse than breathing Delhi air? Rural India chokes on solid fuel fumes every day

While these levels of poor air quality is terrible, particularly for children, the elderly and infirm, it's very common in rural India. So, before this debate fades away from public memory as Delhi starts "breathing again", we think it should also act as a reminder that millions of Indians face air quality much worse than this in their own homes everyday.

Bombay HC bans sale of firecrackers in residential areas; refuses to renew licences of dealers

The Bombay High Court has refused to grant relief to two firecrackers dealers seeking temporary licences to set up their shops in residential areas.

'Supreme Court ban on sale of crackers opens door for smuggling': Delhi-NCR traders outline why order is unfair

Questioning the ban, the traders said that if there is no ban on bursting of crackers, how would environment be protected?