Firecrackers

Green Court NGT Forms Panel To Probe Firecracker Factory Blast In Tamil Nadu

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 18, 2021

The National Green Tribunal has formed a committee headed by a former high court judge and directed it to submit a report in relation to a firecracker factory blast in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district in which 19 workers were killed.

1 Arrested In Tamil Nadu's Firecracker Factory Explosion Incident

India News | ANI | Monday February 15, 2021

The Virudhunagar police have arrested one person in connection with the fire incident that took place at the firecracker factory here on Friday, informed the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Virudhunagar P Perumal on Monday.

15 Dead, Many Injured In Explosion At Firecracker Factory In Tamil Nadu

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Friday February 12, 2021

At least eleven people have died and 36 injured after an explosion at a private firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar, around 500 kilometres from Chennai.

For Kamala Harris, Advice From Uncle As She Preps For Historic Office

India News | Edited by Stela Dey | Wednesday January 20, 2021

Hours before Kamala Harris's historic inauguration as US Vice President, her ancestral village in Tamil Nadu celebrated with firecrackers, sweets and customized calendars of their most famous face.

Ensure No Firecrackers On Christmas, New Year In Delhi: Pollution Watchdog

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 24, 2020

Observing that air quality in the capital and the NCR is deteriorating, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Wednesday directed pollution watchdogs of Delhi and three other states to ensure strict compliance of the ban on sale and use of firecrackers during Christmas and New Year.

Green Court Extends Ban On Firecrackers In Delhi-NCR, Other Cities Until Covid Situation Improves

India News | ANI | Wednesday December 2, 2020

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has extended its ban on the sale and use of firecrackers in the national capital region and all cities and towns across the country where the ambient air quality falls under the "poor and worse" category until the situation created due to the COVID-19 pandemic improves.

Delhi Records Worst Air Quality In 4 Years After Diwali

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 15, 2020

Delhi recorded the worst air quality in four years on the day after Diwali as pollution levels in the city and its suburbs crossed the "emergency" threshold on Sunday due to the combined effect of stubble burning and firecrackers.

Noise Pollution Lowest In 15 Years During Diwali In Mumbai: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 15, 2020

Mumbai recorded the lowest level of noise pollution in the last 15 years on the first day of Diwali festival on Saturday during the permissible hours when the use of firecrackers was allowed, according to an NGO.

BJP, Congress Unite In Tamil Nadu To Oppose Firecracker Ban

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 15, 2020

The raging debate over the ban on firecrackers in several states continued with BJP national general secretary CT Ravi on Sunday questioning the rationale and flagging concerns about other pollutants.

How India Celebrated Diwali Amid Coronavirus Pandemic. See Pics

India News | Edited by Aman Dwivedi | Sunday November 15, 2020

Covid-19 restrictions, pollution and ban on firecrackers clouded the celebrations on mega-festival of Deepawali for Indians on Saturday.

Cracker Ban Defied On Diwali, Air Pollution Soars In Delhi, Nearby Areas

Delhi News | Reported by Akshay Kumar Dongare, Edited by Swati Bhasin | Sunday November 15, 2020

A day after millions celebrated Diwali across the country, pollution levels in Delhi and its neighbouring areas soared as people defied the ban on firecrackers. The air quality in the national capital plunged to "severe category", worsening the pollution caused by burning farm waste in neighbouring states.

Yogi Adityanath Orders Release Of Firecracker Seller: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 14, 2020

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Diwali eve ordered the released of a man arrested for illegally selling firecrackers. The Chief Minister also and sent sweets and gifts to his minor daughter.

"Business Is Dull... People Are Confused": A Muted Deepavali In Bengaluru

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Sunday November 15, 2020

Every year, in the days leading up to Deepavali, crowds of happy shoppers fill stores across Bengaluru, looking festive deals, last-minute gifts for friends and family, and, of course, firecrackers. This year, though, has been different.

Air Quality In Delhi, Adjoining Areas Falls To "Severe" Category

India News | Reported by Akshay Kumar Dongare, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Sunday November 15, 2020

The air quality in Delhi and surrounding areas dipped to "severe" on Saturday as people defied a ban on lighting Diwali firecrackers in several areas, compounding the pollution caused by burning farm waste in neighbouring states.

Diwali Weather: Delhi's Air Quality Likely To Become "Severe" By Tonight

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 14, 2020

Delhi's air quality remained "very poor" today and emission from firecrackers and calm winds may push it to the "severe" zone, according to government agencies and weather experts.