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The Bombay HC directed that during Diwali festival, firecrackers can be burst only between 7-10 p.m. in view of the heavy air pollution.

Coimbatore: The city police have urged the public not to burst firecrackers in the silent zones of hospitals, nursing homes, educational institutions,.

Delhi Police officers said both men suffered burn injuries and were rushed to the hospital by their neighbours and family members.

The state government of Karnataka has issued guidelines to regulate the use of firecrackers, permitting them to be burst only during a specified two-hour window from 8 to...

This deployment will remain stationed from 5 pm on November 11 till midnight on November 12

The Mumbai Police have imposed a ban on the use, sale, and flying of sky lanterns and firecrackers during the Diwali festival from November 4th to December 3rd. The ban aims to ensure public safety and prevent potential accidents or damage to property. Violators will face legal consequences under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.

The High Court also said no firecrackers shall be burst in religious places at odd times.

As for other cities and rural areas, only ‘green crackers’ could be used during the festival, that too between 8pm and 10pm

The Mumbai Police on Thursday issued a preventive order banning sale, possession, display and carrying of fire crackers in the city without a license

"Irfan had kept the explosive material -- sulphur mixed with potash -- in the room. An iron shutter was blown several feet away in the explosion. Luckily, no one was passing on the road otherwise it could have led to injuries. A table and a plastic chair kept in the room were burned," PTI reported citing police officials.