Topic: Firecrackers

The Supreme Court’s three-day deadline for firecracker sales in Delhi ended on Friday, 6 November, but illegal sales continued in several markets till late night.

Legal firecracker sales in Delhi ended after the Supreme Court’s limited window, but illegal vendors were reported active in several markets till late at night.

Delhi AIIMS has put emergency services on high alert for Diwali and advised precautions to prevent firecracker-related burns, eye injuries and other accidents.

Smoke from fireworks and firecrackers on Diwali can harm eye health, causing irritation, redness, watering and dryness, doctors warn.

Police arrested a 26-year-old man in Shahdara after around 312 kg of illegal firecrackers were recovered from his house, hidden in a cupboard and double bed.

Actor Dia Mirza’s appeal urging people not to burst firecrackers on Diwali drew objections from BJP leaders, prompting BMC to remove the video.

Actress Dia Mirza faces controversy over her appeal not to burst firecrackers on Diwali, as BJP and Shiv Sena leaders object and BMC removes the related video.

Police uncovered an illegal firecracker factory in Raipur's Gol Bazaar area and arrested two accused. The role of a firecracker shop operator is under investigation.

The Supreme Court suggested using figures such as Virat Kohli to promote a cracker-free Diwali in Delhi-NCR and sought details on enforcement of firecracker restrictions.

The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and Delhi government on firecrackers and pollution in Delhi-NCR, and suggested a Virat Kohli awareness appeal.

Police in Delhi’s north-east Gokalpuri area busted an illegal firecracker factory, arresting three accused and seizing firecrackers and suspected explosive powder.

Ahead of Diwali, Varanasi police seized around 30 quintals of firecrackers from a house in Kunj Vihar colony and arrested Rahul Gupta.

Sounds are part of daily life, but excessive noise from music, traffic, machinery and firecrackers can damage hearing and affect health.

Ahead of Diwali, the Supreme Court indicated that firecracker use in Delhi-NCR may be allowed during fixed hours instead of a complete ban.