Double Standards? Kejriwal Backs firecracker Ban, Celebrates Bail with Them | WATCH

01 Nov 2024

On October 30, just days before the Diwali festival, Kejriwal addressed the media and referenced the Supreme Court and High Court's emphasis on limiting firecracker usage due to pollution. “Even the Supreme Court and High Court say that in view of the pollution, we should not burst crackers; we should...

Diwali 2023: National Capital Grapples with Thick Smog, Residents Urged to Take Precautions

13 Nov 2023

Delhi finds itself engulfed in a dense layer of smog post-Diwali, exacerbating the already dire pollution situation in the national capital. The aftermath of festive firecracker celebrations has contributed to heavy pollution, evident in visuals displaying thick haze, reduced visibility, and a palpable deterioration in air quality. Notably, Delhi has...

‘We are prepared with drones to deal with Diwali incidents’: Fire chief

24 Oct 2022

Even though it is illegal to burst firecrackers in the nation's capital, the Delhi Fire Service has made all the necessary preparations to handle fire occurrences on Diwali. On Monday, the director of the Delhi Fire Service informed the news agency ANI that they "have not let their guard down."...

Complete ban on firecrackers extended to 1 January, 2023 by the Delhi govt.

07 Sep 2022

To contain the pollution during the festival season, Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday announced that the ban on production, sale, and use of all types of firecrackers will be extended to 1 January, 2023. Rai said that the ban has also been extended to their online sales or...