Firecrackers banned in Indian capital till Jan 1 to fight air pollution

Ahead of Diwali, the Delhi government on Monday imposed a 'Complete Ban' on manufacturing, storage, selling and bursting of all kinds of firecrackers upto January 1, 2025, in the territory of NCT of Delhi

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Oct 14, 2024 - 21:11 Updated: Oct 14, 2024 - 21:16
Firecrackers banned in Indian capital till Jan 1 to fight air pollution
The Delhi government's announcement of imposing ban on firecrackers comes after the capital city witnessed a surge in pollution level on Sunday, a day after the Dussehra celebrations. Source: REUTERS.

It will be a cracker-free Diwali, as the Delhi government on Monday has ordered a complete ban on manufacturing, storing, selling and bursting of all kinds of firecrackers in the National Capital Territory of Delhi till January 1, 2025.

A ban has also been imposed on selling and delivery of firecrackers through online marketing platforms.

“There will be a ‘Complete Ban’ on all kinds of firecrackers on manufacturing, storage, selling (including delivery through online marketing platforms) and bursting of all kinds of firecrackers upto 01.01.2025 in the territory of NCT of Delhi,” a letter by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to the Commissioner of Police stated.

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