Delhi firecracker ban

DNA: Who is responsible for pollution due to firecrackers in Delhi?

Despite the ban on firecrackers, firecrackers were burnt across Delhi NCR on Diwali. This was the first Diwali after the Corona epidemic, in which people celebrated Diwali without fear. Due to pollution in Delhi NCR, there was a ban on firecrackers. Firecrackers have been blamed for the sudden surge in AQI after Diwali. In this, Delhi government is blaming UP and Haryana for the increased AQI.

Nov 13, 2023, 23:32 PM IST

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

Delhi: Irate man shoots, injures 4 neighbours for setting off firecrackers

The man got agitated due to the bursting of firecrackers and fired gunshots, said the police.

Oct 25, 2022, 23:21 PM IST

Delhi firecracker ban: Rules flouted but over 17,000 kg crackers seized in Oct

Delhi firecracker ban: A large number of high-decibel firecrackers thundered throughout Diwali night as people in Delhi flouted the ban.

Oct 25, 2022, 22:15 PM IST

'Delhi saw BIG DROP in ...': Gopal Rai on 'very poor' air quality post Diwali

Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai has claimed that the national capital recorded a BIG DROP in incidents of firecracker bursting this Diwali as compared to last year. Rai further claimed the Punjab government controlled stubble burning in the state without support from the Centre. 

Oct 25, 2022, 14:30 PM IST

'Still a long way to go...': Arvind Kejriwal on 'very poor' AQI in Delhi after Diwali

Arvind Kejriwal's remarks come a day after Diwali on Tuesday when the air quality in the Delhi was recorded in the 'very poor' category. 

Oct 25, 2022, 13:03 PM IST

Delhi’s air quality turns ‘VERY POOR’ as people burst firecrackers flouting ban

Delhi AQI turns very poor: Delhi govt had last week warned that bursting firecrackers in the national capital on Diwali will attract a jail term of up to six months and a fine of RS 200. However, a large number of Delhiites were seen bursting high-decibel firecrackers on Diwali night flouting the ban imposed on these by the city government. In the neighbouring cities of Gurugram and Faridabad too, many people burst firecrackers.

Oct 25, 2022, 07:46 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

Supreme Court to petitioners challenging Delhi firecracker ban: 'Why increase pollution?'

The Supreme Court's comments came on BJP leader Manoj Tiwari's challenge to the firecracker ban in the top court. The Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government has put a complete ban on the sale, production and use of crackers till January 1, 2023.

Oct 10, 2022, 21:16 PM IST

BJP slams Arvind Kejriwal for cracker ban in Delhi, says it is imposed to 'hurt' Hindu sentiments

The BJP said the contribution of cracker burning to Delhi's pollution was "minimal" and their banning on Diwali will hurt the sentiments of Hindus.

Sep 08, 2022, 12:19 PM IST

After SC cracker ban, Delhi to witness less noisy, less toxic Diwali today

After the Supreme Court's ban on sale of crackers, Delhi is likely to witness a less noisy and less toxic Diwali on Thursday.

Oct 19, 2017, 09:06 AM IST