DNA: When will Delhi get rid of pollution?
Before Diwali, Delhi has become a gas chamber. Delhi government has announced the closure of all government and private schools. But the question is why such a situation arises every year in this season.
Nov 08, 2023, 23:52 PM IST
SC on Firecracker Ban: SC big statement on Delhi Pollution
Diwali firecrackers Ban Delhi Pollution: The Supreme Court appeared very strict today while hearing the case of increasing pollution and stubble burning in Delhi-NCR. There is no respite from poisonous air in Delhi NCR, AQI is crossing 400. On pollution, SC said that the order to ban firecrackers was for the entire country. Supreme Court's big statement on Diwali firecrackers has come out.
Nov 08, 2023, 19:18 PM IST
DNA: Delhi government's 'Suprise Test' on pollution
Not only Delhi but Faridabad, Gurugram, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad are also covered with pollution. The Supreme Court asked questions to the state government on the causes of pollution. The Supreme Court's stance regarding firecrackers was the same as last year. The Punjab government has also imposed restrictions on stubble burning. But despite this, there are cases of stubble burning. The Supreme Court has told the state governments that if farmers are burning stubble then the local SHO should be held responsible for it.
Nov 07, 2023, 23:14 PM IST
DNA: What did the Supreme Court say on pollution?
Delhi NCR has become a gas chamber for the last few days. The poor air quality has broken many of its previous records. The situation is such that AQI is above 700 in many areas of Delhi. AQI continues to remain around 500 in many areas of Delhi NCR. The Supreme Court first asked tough questions to the state governments in the matter of stubble burning. The Supreme Court asked questions to the state government on the causes of pollution. The Supreme Court said that firecrackers should be banned and these instructions should be applicable to all the states of the country.
Nov 07, 2023, 23:04 PM IST
Supreme Court makes huge announcement over Firecracker Ban
Supreme Court has made a big announcement over firecracker ban. Supreme Court said that the guidelines issued by it are not limited to Delhi NCR only, but it applies to all the states of the country. Along with this, the court said that it is the responsibility of the state governments to take necessary steps to control air pollution/noise pollution. Know in detail to what the Supreme Court said in this report.
Nov 07, 2023, 14:30 PM IST
Supreme Court to hold hearing on Fire Cracker Ban
Less than a week is left for Diwali, meanwhile Supreme Court is going to hold hearing over the ban on firecrackers. The hearings was held in September earlier regarding the same when green fire crackers were not permitted. As per latest reports, SC is going to hear the matter again today.
Nov 07, 2023, 10:32 AM IST
DNA: Uproar over firecracker, silence on stubble!
It is the month of October and light cold has started in North India. But with this, the season of stubble burning has also started and whenever the season for burning stubble comes, the politics of the leaders also starts touching new heights. All this happens around Diwali, so some environment lovers start advocating not to burst crackers. Firecrackers are also banned, but no one says anything when they burn the stubble. Watch special analysis of political compulsion on stubble burning in DNA.
Oct 20, 2022, 23:44 PM IST
Delhi HC rejects plea against absolute firecracker ban
Before Diwali, firecracker companies have got a setback from the Delhi High Court. The court has dismissed the petition against the ban on firecrackers in Delhi. Firecracker companies had filed a petition in the Delhi High Court for a stay on the firecracker ban, which was dismissed by the Delhi High Court and said that the matter is already pending in the Supreme Court.
Oct 20, 2022, 17:18 PM IST
Diwali: HC refuses to entertain plea challenging 'complete' ban on firecrackers in Delhi
Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) directed a complete ban on the manufacturing, storage, sale and bursting of firecrackers till January 1, 2023
Oct 20, 2022, 15:52 PM IST
Delhi High Court rejects plea against absolute firecracker ban
The Delhi High Court has dismissed the petition filed against the firecracker ban in Delhi. The Delhi High Court said that the matter is already pending in the Supreme Court.
Oct 20, 2022, 14:10 PM IST
UP govt bans sale and use of firecrackers in NCR, cities where air quality is 'poor'
The UP Home Department stated that the use of green firecrackers will be allowed in areas where air quality will be 'moderate' or better.
Oct 30, 2021, 09:49 AM IST
Bursting of only green crackers for two hours: West Bengal's Diwali diktat
Green crackers will be allowed for a two-hour window during Diwali, Chhatt Puja, Christmas, and New Year.
Oct 27, 2021, 12:12 PM IST
MK Stalin writes to Chief Ministers of 4 states, urges them to reconsider blanket ban on firecrackers
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, in his letter, emphasised on the crippling impact the pandemic had on the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector
Oct 15, 2021, 18:19 PM IST
No crackers on Diwali: Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging NGT order on use of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, upholds ban
The NGT’s order had imposed a complete ban on the sale and use of all firecrackers during the COVID-19 pandemic in NCR and other cities in India with poor Air Quality Index (AQI) index.
Jul 23, 2021, 14:26 PM IST
NGT extends ban on sale, use of firecrackers amid decline in air quality
The NGT ban will also be applicable in all cities/towns in the country where the ambient air quality falls under the ‘poor’ and above category, the order said.
Dec 02, 2020, 14:33 PM IST
Calcutta High Court bans use, sale of firecrackers on Kali Puja, Diwali and Chhath in West Bengal
The Calcutta High Court ordered a ban on the sale and use of all kinds of firecrackers on Kali Puja, Diwali, and Chhatpuja in West Bengal in view of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Nov 05, 2020, 19:30 PM IST
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal decides to ban firecrackers after reviewing COVID-19 situation ahead of Diwali
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that coronavirus cases have increased due to the festival season and pollution.
Nov 05, 2020, 18:45 PM IST
Ban on sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR: Traders move SC
A group of firecracker traders on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court urging it to reconsider its recent order temporarily banning the sale of firecrackers in Delhi and NCR.
Oct 11, 2017, 11:38 AM IST
Diwali without firecrackers in Delhi-NCR as Supreme Court bans sale
The ban on sale and stocking of firecrackers will be in effect till Novermber 1, 2017.
Oct 09, 2017, 11:04 AM IST
Firecracker ban: legal eagles support restrictions
Legal luminaries have expressed concern over the deteriorating levels of air pollution in the city even as the Supreme Court gets ready to hear a plea by three parents, representing their vulnerable children, seeking a ban on firecrackers in Delhi during Dussehra and Diwali.
Oct 04, 2015, 19:01 PM IST
