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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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"Keeping Sentiments In Mind...": Himanta Sarma Vs Green Body On Crackers
The ban on sale and bursting of firecrackers in Assam was imposed by the state pollution control body without consulting the state government and is now being reviewed "keeping people's sentiments in mind", Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said
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Banned Articles Being Used By Fireworks Makers As Green Crackers: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today said that under the guise of green crackers, banned articles are being used by firecracker manufacturers and reiterated that its earlier order banning joint crackers must be complied with by every state.
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Green Court NGT Forms Panel To Probe Firecracker Factory Blast In Tamil Nadu
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.
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Green Court Extends Ban On Firecrackers In Delhi-NCR, Other Cities Until Covid Situation Improves
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.
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"Business Is Dull... People Are Confused": A Muted Deepavali In Bengaluru
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.
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Supreme Court Allows Green Crackers For 2 Hours In Telangana
The Supreme Court has allowed the sale and use of green crackers for two hours in Telangana, where the government had imposed a complete banned following an order from the state High Court.
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Jharkhand Allows Bursting Of Firecrackers For 2 Hours On Diwali
People of Jharkhand can burst firecrackers for two hours between 8 pm and 10 pm on the day of Diwali, the state's pollution control body said in an order on Thursday.
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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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"Keeping Sentiments In Mind...": Himanta Sarma Vs Green Body On Crackers
The ban on sale and bursting of firecrackers in Assam was imposed by the state pollution control body without consulting the state government and is now being reviewed "keeping people's sentiments in mind", Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said
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Banned Articles Being Used By Fireworks Makers As Green Crackers: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today said that under the guise of green crackers, banned articles are being used by firecracker manufacturers and reiterated that its earlier order banning joint crackers must be complied with by every state.
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Green Court NGT Forms Panel To Probe Firecracker Factory Blast In Tamil Nadu
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.
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Green Court Extends Ban On Firecrackers In Delhi-NCR, Other Cities Until Covid Situation Improves
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.
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"Business Is Dull... People Are Confused": A Muted Deepavali In Bengaluru
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.
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Supreme Court Allows Green Crackers For 2 Hours In Telangana
The Supreme Court has allowed the sale and use of green crackers for two hours in Telangana, where the government had imposed a complete banned following an order from the state High Court.
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Jharkhand Allows Bursting Of Firecrackers For 2 Hours On Diwali
People of Jharkhand can burst firecrackers for two hours between 8 pm and 10 pm on the day of Diwali, the state's pollution control body said in an order on Thursday.
