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
Ban On Firecrackers To Continue; Supreme Court Says 'Curbing Pollution Not Just Court's Duty'
The Supreme Court has said that its 2018 order banning firecrackers will continue and shall be duly enforced.
Nov 07, 2023, 11:26 AM 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
‘Let people breathe clean air’: SC on BJP MP’s plea against Delhi's firecracker ban
According to the plea, this harassment will not only violate people's freedom of expression and employment, as well as their right to life in general, but will also violate people's freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion.
Oct 20, 2022, 16:14 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
Bursting firecrackers in Delhi on Diwali can land you in jail, announces Kejriwal govt
Arvind Kejriwal-led government also said that production, storage and sale of firecrackers in Delhi will be punishable with a fine of up to Rs 5,000 and three years in jail.
Oct 19, 2022, 15:12 PM IST
AAP govt prohibits production, sale and use of firecrackers in Delhi till Jan 1, 2023
Delhi government bans the production, sale, and use of firecrackers till Jan 1, 2023. This ban also extends to the online sale and delivery of firecrackers.
Sep 07, 2022, 11:31 AM IST
Ban on fireworks during Diwali season improves help quality: Research
The major states covered in the study included Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal
Jul 29, 2022, 22:18 PM IST
Warning for Delhiites! Delhi Police comes up with this action plan on sale and bursting of firecrackers
The Delhi Police has issued an extensive action plan to be adhered to for the ban on sale and use of firecrackers.
Nov 10, 2020, 20:39 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh takes this big decision on ban of firecrackers ahead of Diwali; here's how it will impact you
The Yogi Adityanath government has taken a major decision on the ban of firecrackers in the state ahead of Diwali.
Nov 10, 2020, 16:39 PM IST
Firecrackers banned by these states, UT ahead of Diwali — Check complete list here
It is to be noted that the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on November 4 issued notices to 18 states and Union Territories, which includes Assam, Nagaland, and Meghalaya, to ban and use of firecrackers during Diwali.
Nov 09, 2020, 07:55 AM IST
Love bursting firecrackers? These states have banned their use this Diwali
As India gets ready to celebrate Diwali, several states have decided to ban firecrackers ahead of Diwali due to the rising cases of COVID-19.
Nov 07, 2020, 07:32 AM IST
Careful! Bursting or selling of firecrackers may attract Rs 1 lakh fine in Delhi
The Arvind Kejriwal-led government has warned that a hefty fine could be imposed on those violating the ban on firecrackers.
Nov 06, 2020, 19:49 PM IST
Ahead of Diwali, these states decide to ban firecrackers during the festival
With every year the air pollution increasing manifold after bursting of firecrackers during Diwali, this year these states have taken a major decision.
Nov 06, 2020, 16:47 PM IST
Karnataka will ban the use of firecrackers during Diwali, says CM Yediyurappa
The State Health Minister said that the use of firecrackers will increase pollution which will affect the health of those infected by coronavirus.
Nov 06, 2020, 14:49 PM IST
