Firecrackers

Jaipur: Norwegian tourist, under influence of 'bhang,' mistakes firecracker sounds for mass shooting, jumps Balcony

Adding to the confusion, local residents reported that Vetle was uttering incoherent phrases like 'fire' and 'help.' He was subsequently taken to Jaipuria Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment for various injuries, including a fractured hand

Toxic chemicals banned by Supreme Court found in firecrackers in Mumbai

Test by the Awaaz Foundation revealed the presence of toxic chemicals such as arsenic, sulphur, barium and chlorine in firecrackers

Diwali crackers ban: How Hindu scriptures and Sanatan culture refer to fireworks for celebrations

Diwali is just around the corner and many so-called, occasional, self-styled environmentalists will sermonize us to refrain from bursting crackers

Explained: What are green crackers and why should we use them this Diwali?

Green firecrackers are eco-friendly; they cause 30 per cent less pollution than conventional ones. They also create lesser noise with a sound level of 110-125 decibels. With air levels already dipping this Diwali, some states — such as West Bengal — are only allowing their purchase

Green crackers or blanket ban: Which states have imposed curbs on bursting firecrackers this Diwali?

While Delhi has put a blanket ban on the sale and use of crackers this year, Tamil Nadu has allowed fireworks with certain caveats on Diwali. A look at how states have put restrictions this festival season

Supreme Court refuses to hear plea seeking blanket ban on firecrackers

The bench was led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) UU Lalit, who declined to hear the plea, stating that the petitioner should have approached the court sooner because injuncting now would result in losses due to the upcoming Diwali season

Karnataka High Court upholds ban on sale of firecrackers within Bengaluru city limits

The single judge bench of Krishna S Dixit rejected the contention of several traders who had challenged the police department's decision

Toxic smog blankets Delhi-NCR as AQI slips to 'severe' category again amid unfavourable meteorological conditions

At 10 am, Delhi recorded an AQI of 407. An IMD official said shallow fog and low temperatures in the morning trapped pollutants close to the ground and calm winds led to stagnant conditions

Why you should not judge my kids when they are bursting crackers tonight

Diwali celebrations should not be muted just because we as a nation have failed to act against pollution

Haryana cracks whip ahead of Diwali, bans sale and use of firecrackers in 14 districts

The ban will be imposed in districts including Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Faridabad, Gurugram, Jhajjar, Jind, Karnal, Mahendergarh, Nuh, Palwal, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak and Sonipat