 "Why has Delhi banned crackers until January 1? How much harm do fireworks cause to the body? – Firstpost")
In a decisive move to combat the choking smog that engulfs the capital each winter, the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government has slammed the brakes on fireworks until January 1, 2025. On Monday, Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced a complete ban on the manufacturing, storage, sale, and usage of firecrackers in Delhi, just ahead of the … Read more
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday defended ban on firecrackers, saying it is necessary for protecting people from pollution and there is no ‘Hindu-Muslim’ angle to it. Kejriwal said Diwali is a festival of lights and it should be celebrated by lighting ‘diya’ and candles instead of bursting firecrackers that cause pollution. … Read more
New Delhi: Ahead of Diwali, a survey conducted in Delhi-NCR has revealed that 18 per cent of the respondents plan to burst firecrackers during the festival of lights, while 55 per cent don’t intend to do so. The survey conducted by LocalCircles with a sample size 10,526 said, “Among those who responded to the query, … Read more
When I was in kindergarten, there was no holiday I looked forward to more than the Lunar New Year. And, out of all the traditions, lighting fireworks was my favourite. What a sight that was! At least a dozen different types of fireworks set the night sky ablaze. One bloomed in four different colours, another … Read more
