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Less Harmful, But Not Harmless: Delhi Divided Over Green Crackers Ruling
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (October 15) allowed bursting green crackers in Delhi between October 20 and 21. With this, the top court tried to strike a balance between the interests of the industry and public health, it said.
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"A Cracker Is A Cracker": Top Chest Surgeon Warns Over Use Of Green Crackers
Green crackers are less polluting than traditional firecrackers, but they still add to pollution, said Arvind Kumar, Delhi's top chest surgeon, labelling green crackers a "misnomer."
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"Since Crackers Smuggled In...": Why Supreme Court Gave Big Go-Ahead
Firecrackers smuggled in from outside Delhi NCR during Diwali cause more damage than green crackers, the Supreme Court said today, while allowing the bursting of green crackers in Delhi between October 18 and 21.
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What Is A Green Cracker And How Different Is It From A Conventional Cracker
The Supreme Court has given a nod to green firecrackers in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) from 6 pm to 10 pm.
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Explained: A To Z Of Delhi's 'Green' Crackers Debate
As Diwali approaches, Delhi is again at the centre of a legal debate over firecrackers. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will request the Supreme Court to allow the use of certified green firecrackers.
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Delhi Wants Green Firecrackers This Diwali. What The Law Says: Explained
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said her government will go to the Supreme Court to seek permission for the use of green firecrackers during Diwali in the national capital.
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"Diwali Incomplete Without Fireworks": Delhi Chief Minister's Supreme Court Appeal
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta made an 'allow green firecrackers or Diwali will feel incomplete' appeal to the Supreme Court Monday ahead of a formal hearing Wednesday.
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Green Crackers To Organic Rangoli, Here Are 5 Ways To Celebrate A Pollution-Free Diwali This Year
Diwali brings us a lot to celebrate, but what it also brings with it are more concentrated levels of pollutants and particulate matter. So here are a few easy ways to have a fun-filled Diwali without any kind of pollution.
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Ban On Polluting Firecrackers Across Country, Not Just Delhi: Supreme Court
In a key clarification aimed at checking pollution, the Supreme Court has said that its 2021 order allowing only the use of green firecrackers will apply not just to Delhi-NCR but across the country.
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Green Court Order Over Aid To Tamil Nadu Factory Blast Victims Set Aside
The Supreme Court has set aside a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order directing compensation of Rs 20 lakh to the heirs of the victims of a firecracker factory blast in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district last year in which 19 workers were killed.
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Odisha High Court Allows "Green" Crackers During Diwali
The Orissa High Court on Monday allowed sale and use of "green" fireworks during this year's Diwali festival, citing the Supreme Court's order that only those firecrackers containing barium salts were prohibited.
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Only Green Crackers Allowed For Diwali, Says Tamil Nadu Government
The Tamil Nadu government on Monday made it clear only green crackers will be allowed to be burst on Diwalion November 4 in the State and announced time slots of two hours to light firecrackers in line with the Supreme Court directive.
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"Cannot Have Complete Ban On Firecrackers": Supreme Court's New Ruling
Green crackers - firecrackers made using relatively less-polluting materials - can be used during the festive season starting this week in West Bengal, the Supreme Court said on Monday, setting aside a total ban on crackers by the Calcutta High Court
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Delhi Court Rejects Plea By Traders Seeking Permission To Sell Crackers
Sale of firecrackers is not permitted in the national capital as per the orders passed by the National Green Tribunal and the Supreme Court, the Delhi High Court said on Monday.
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West Bengal Pollution Control Board Permits Limited Use Of Green Firecrackers
West Bengal Pollution Control Board permitted the sales and bursting of green firecrackers in the state for a limited time frame during Diwali, Chhath Puja, Christmas and New Years Eve on Wednesday.
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Less Harmful, But Not Harmless: Delhi Divided Over Green Crackers Ruling
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (October 15) allowed bursting green crackers in Delhi between October 20 and 21. With this, the top court tried to strike a balance between the interests of the industry and public health, it said.
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"A Cracker Is A Cracker": Top Chest Surgeon Warns Over Use Of Green Crackers
Green crackers are less polluting than traditional firecrackers, but they still add to pollution, said Arvind Kumar, Delhi's top chest surgeon, labelling green crackers a "misnomer."
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"Since Crackers Smuggled In...": Why Supreme Court Gave Big Go-Ahead
Firecrackers smuggled in from outside Delhi NCR during Diwali cause more damage than green crackers, the Supreme Court said today, while allowing the bursting of green crackers in Delhi between October 18 and 21.
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What Is A Green Cracker And How Different Is It From A Conventional Cracker
The Supreme Court has given a nod to green firecrackers in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) from 6 pm to 10 pm.
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Explained: A To Z Of Delhi's 'Green' Crackers Debate
As Diwali approaches, Delhi is again at the centre of a legal debate over firecrackers. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will request the Supreme Court to allow the use of certified green firecrackers.
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Delhi Wants Green Firecrackers This Diwali. What The Law Says: Explained
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said her government will go to the Supreme Court to seek permission for the use of green firecrackers during Diwali in the national capital.
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"Diwali Incomplete Without Fireworks": Delhi Chief Minister's Supreme Court Appeal
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta made an 'allow green firecrackers or Diwali will feel incomplete' appeal to the Supreme Court Monday ahead of a formal hearing Wednesday.
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Green Crackers To Organic Rangoli, Here Are 5 Ways To Celebrate A Pollution-Free Diwali This Year
Diwali brings us a lot to celebrate, but what it also brings with it are more concentrated levels of pollutants and particulate matter. So here are a few easy ways to have a fun-filled Diwali without any kind of pollution.
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Ban On Polluting Firecrackers Across Country, Not Just Delhi: Supreme Court
In a key clarification aimed at checking pollution, the Supreme Court has said that its 2021 order allowing only the use of green firecrackers will apply not just to Delhi-NCR but across the country.
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Green Court Order Over Aid To Tamil Nadu Factory Blast Victims Set Aside
The Supreme Court has set aside a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order directing compensation of Rs 20 lakh to the heirs of the victims of a firecracker factory blast in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district last year in which 19 workers were killed.
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Odisha High Court Allows "Green" Crackers During Diwali
The Orissa High Court on Monday allowed sale and use of "green" fireworks during this year's Diwali festival, citing the Supreme Court's order that only those firecrackers containing barium salts were prohibited.
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Only Green Crackers Allowed For Diwali, Says Tamil Nadu Government
The Tamil Nadu government on Monday made it clear only green crackers will be allowed to be burst on Diwalion November 4 in the State and announced time slots of two hours to light firecrackers in line with the Supreme Court directive.
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"Cannot Have Complete Ban On Firecrackers": Supreme Court's New Ruling
Green crackers - firecrackers made using relatively less-polluting materials - can be used during the festive season starting this week in West Bengal, the Supreme Court said on Monday, setting aside a total ban on crackers by the Calcutta High Court
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Delhi Court Rejects Plea By Traders Seeking Permission To Sell Crackers
Sale of firecrackers is not permitted in the national capital as per the orders passed by the National Green Tribunal and the Supreme Court, the Delhi High Court said on Monday.
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West Bengal Pollution Control Board Permits Limited Use Of Green Firecrackers
West Bengal Pollution Control Board permitted the sales and bursting of green firecrackers in the state for a limited time frame during Diwali, Chhath Puja, Christmas and New Years Eve on Wednesday.
