Complete ban on firecrackers to come into effect from November 9
The Supreme Court has permitted the use of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR on November 7 and 8 during specific hours, ordering a complete ban starting November 9.
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The Supreme Court heard petitions addressing air pollution in the National Capital Region, including firecrackers and stubble burning.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday permitted the use of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR on November 7 and 8, between 6 am and 7 am, and 8 pm and 10 pm.
The top court said the complete ban on firecrackers would come into effect from November 9.
The SC also directed that no firecrackers shall be burst within a 300-metre radius of hospitals, nursing homes, primary and district health centres, old-age homes and notified silence zones.
The Supreme Court was hearing two petitions, including a suo motu case on air pollution in the National Capital Region covering firecrackers, stubble burning and solid waste management. The other petition seeks a ban on the manufacture of firecrackers.
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Complete ban on firecrackers to come into effect from November 9.
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