Karnataka Green Crackers

After announcing a cracker ban ahead of Diwali amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, the state government in Karnataka last week changed its mind within hours and said "green crackers would be allowed". Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said the rethink was prompted by the feedback.

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has done a rethink on the promised firecracker ban on Diwali and has now allowed "green" crackers. The state had banned firecrackers for Diwali earlier this week in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and how the pollution surge after Diwali can affect the situation.

After announcing a cracker ban ahead of Diwali amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, the state government in Karnataka last week changed its mind within hours and said "green crackers would be allowed". Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said the rethink was prompted by the feedback.

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has done a rethink on the promised firecracker ban on Diwali and has now allowed "green" crackers. The state had banned firecrackers for Diwali earlier this week in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and how the pollution surge after Diwali can affect the situation.