Firecrackers

The Supreme Court on Friday said a complete ban on bursting of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR is ”neither practical nor ideal”, as such restrictions are often violated,

Bengaluru man sits on a bucket of bursting firecrackers to win a bet, dies

CCTV footage shows the friends celebrating and then leaving Shabarish by himself after lighting the crackers. The man is seen collapsing amid smoke after the crackers burst.

More than 30 animals distressed due to heat, firecrackers rescued by wildlife group

The Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare (RAWW) helpline got 60 calls from citizens alerting about such animals, said the wildlife rescue organisation's founder-president Pawan Sharma

Diwali 2024: How to make Diwali stress-free and safe for your pet dogs

Diwali safety tips for dogs: To keep dogs calm during Diwali, try to keep them indoors in a cozy, familiar space away from windows, with comforting items and maybe gentle, pet-safe scents. If anxiety is severe, consult a vet for additional support like calming supplements.

Delhi govt bans production, sale of firecrackers till Jan 1

An action plan will be prepared in collaboration with Delhi Police, Delhi Pollution Control Committee and the Revenue Department to strictly implement the ban, he added.

Hostel wars: IIIT Kottayam students launch firecrackers at each other on Diwali. Viral video

A video that has gone viral on social media, purportedly filmed at IIIT Kottayam, shows two groups of students launching firecrackers at each other’s hostel buildings.

Several cases of burn injuries reported at Delhi hospitals on Diwali day

While the Centre-run Safdarjung Hospital, which has the largest burn unit in the country, received 89 burn cases on Sunday, the Delhi government's largest facility, LNJP Hospital, had 11 such cases, according to doctors.

Salman Khan fans run for life as group bursts crackers inside theatre during 'Tiger 3' screening. Watch

A few videos showing fans bursting crackers and setting off rockets inside theatres have gone viral. One of the clips showed a houseful theatre where viewers were hooting and cheering as soon as Khan made an appearance on the big screen. But in no time, a group of cinema-goers started burning firecrackers inside the hall, making everyone run outside.

Mathura: Seven firecracker shops gutted in blaze, 9 injured

Nine people, including a fireman, were injured on Sunday in a fire that gutted seven firecracker shops and 10 motorcyles in Gopalbagh on the outskirts of Uttar Pradesh's Mathura city, officials said.

Watch: YouTuber burns firecrackers on train tracks in Rajasthan. Railways responds

In the now-viral video, the YouTuber was heard boasting about the pollution that the crackers induced. The clip was shot near Dantra Station of the Phulera-Ajmer section.

Diwali 2023: What are 'green crackers' and why are they eco-friendly

In 2018, the Supreme Court banned the use of firecrackers and allowed only 'green crackers'.

Supreme Court denies permission for sale, manufacture of green firecrackers

The court directed the authorities to enforce its 2018 judgment that imposes riders on sale of firecrackers. The Tamil Nadu Fireworks & Amorces Manufacturers’ Association had sought the court's permission to used improved formulation for green fire crackers

Not interfering with Delhi govt's complete ban on firecrackers, people's health important: SC

BJP Lok Sabha member Manoj Tiwari told a bench of justices AS Bopanna and MM Sundresh that a complete ban was imposed on firecrackers despite the court allowing bursting of green firecrackers.

Rs 6,000-crore Sivakasi fireworks industry eyes China-dominated global market

Industry players based in the city want to make inroads in the global export market, where China holds the edge with an annual turnover of Rs 26,000 crore, says a report.

6 months jail for bursting firecrackers on Diwali: Delhi Environment Minister

Production, storage and sale of firecrackers in the capital will be punishable with a fine of up to Rs 5,000 and three years jail under Section 9B of the Explosives Act, the minister told a press conference here.

Diwali 2022: Getting Lakshmi, lights and crackers ready for the festival

With Diwali around the corner, preparations are in full swing across the country to celebrate the festival of lights.

Delhi govt bans production, sale, use of firecrackers till January 1, 2023

"Production, storage, sale and use of all types of firecrackers are being completely banned so that people's lives can be saved," Rai tweeted.

Karnataka HC upholds ban on sale of firecrackers within Bengaluru city limits

Perhaps for the first time ever, photographs of people injured by firecrackers are used in the judgment papers. These show images of youngsters and children who lost eyesight due to firecracker injuries.

Bursting firecrackers not matter of religion, let people breathe: Gopal Rai

Addressing a press conference here, Rai alleged that some people from Opposition parties were trying to sabotage the Delhi government’s fight against pollution by linking firecracker bursting to religion.

2 in 3 households have no plans to burst crackers this Diwali: Survey

Around 42 per cent of households are in favour of some type of ban on cracker-bursting on Diwali while 53 per cent are not in support of any restrictions, the survey conducted by LocalCircles showed.

Diwali 2021: Guidelines on bursting of firecrackers in different states of India; check details

Diwali 2021: SC in its judgement said bursting of firecrackers causes pollution and has banned bursting of firecrackers. Firecrackers that contains Barium salts are prohibited and there is no blanket ban, the court clarified.

Plea mentioned in HC for urgent hearing against Delhi govt's complete ban on sale, use of firecrackers

The Delhi high court had on Thursday listed the petition for further hearing on December 13 as the main counsel for the petitioner was not available.

Delhi HC to hear on December 13 plea against Delhi govt's complete ban on sale, use of firecrackers

A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh listed the matter for December 13 as the main counsel for the petitioner was not available today.

SC raps firecracker manufacturers for violating court orders

Citing a recent CBI report, which revealed that manufacturers continue to maintain inventories of barium salts, the court said, "We are not averse to celebrations, but we cannot celebrate at the cost of others’ lives."

CBI report on use of toxic chemicals in firecrackers very serious, violation of court's orders: SC

A bench of Justices M R Shah and A S Bopanna said the CBI has found harmful chemicals such as barium salts in the seized items.