Are fireworks allowed this Diwali?

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Are fireworks allowed this Diwali?

As India prepares to celebrate Diwali, states and union territories have issued directives restricting the use of firecrackers in accordance with Supreme Court (SC) orders. The apex court said on 29 October, that celebrations cannot be at the cost of citizens’ health.

Are firecrackers banned in India 2021?

Diwali 2021 to be celebrated on November 4, as per the direction of the Supreme Court of India, states and union territories (UTs) have released guidelines on bursting of firecrackers. SC in its judgment banned bursting the firecrackers and said it causes pollution.

Is firecrackers banned in West Bengal 2021?

The Supreme Court on Monday set aside the order of the Calcutta High Court which imposed a complete ban of use of firecrackers in the State of West Bengal.

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Is Diwali crackers banned in India?

The Supreme Court has said that there will be no blanket ban on firecrackers because green crackers will be allowed. A host of states and Union territories, including Delhi, West Bengal, Odisha and Punjab have put restrictions on firecrackers ahead of Diwali this year.

Is firecracker banned in Kolkata 2021?

The Calcutta high court on Friday imposed a blanket ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers during Kali puja, Chhath puja, Christmas, and New Year eve to check air pollution amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Can we burn crackers on Diwali 2021 Kolkata?

However, on Friday, the Calcutta High Court banned the sale, purchase and use of all firecrackers during Kali Puja, Diwali celebrations and other festivities this year to check air pollution. The state pollution control board will also release a list of cities where the bursting of firecrackers will be allowed.

Are fire crackers banned this year?

A host of states and Union territories, including Delhi, West Bengal, Odisha and Punjab have put restrictions on firecrackers ahead of Diwali this year. However, the apex court clarified that there will be no blanket ban on firecrackers because green crackers will be allowed.

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