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SC rejects plea to manufacture and use barium firecrackers, supports Delhi govts ban on firecrackers before Diwali.

The application sought approval for barium-based green crackers and demanded that the ban on joint crackers (popularly known as ‘laris’) to be lifted | Latest News India

A bench of Justices A S Bopanna and M M Sundresh said the court has reiterated its 2018 ban and directions on bursting of conventional firecrackers to curb pollution.

The Supreme Court has rejected applications seeking permission to manufacture and sell green crackers made with barium and joined crackers. The court clarified that its 2018 ruling allowing only green and low-emission crackers would stand. This decision was made in a case regarding the ban on the sale, purchase, and use of firecrackers in India.

The police have directed organisers not to place any banner or billboard in support of any political parties or religious leaders at the worship point.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (September 13) told BJP MP Manoj Tiwari that it wont interfere with the firecracker ban imposed in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Tiwaris counsel argued...

Meteorological conditions, it turns out, have played a pivotal role in determining the air quality during the festival season and the winter months. Contrary to what some might assume, the winds role during Diwali in recent years has been just as significant as the reduction in fireworks.

The BJP had opposed the ban and threw its weight behind allowing green crackers.

The sweeping directive of the Delhi government includes the prohibition of online sale of firecrackers, comes ahead of the festival season

The Delhi governments ban on firecrackers is a positive step towards reducing air pollution. However, more proactive measures are needed to tackle other sources of pollutants. Cooperation with the Commission for Air Quality Management is crucial.