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Use green crackers only: Delhi CM's appeal on Diwali

October 20, 2025 7:21 am

In her message, the CM said that Diwali, the festival of light, prosperity, and togetherness, should be celebrated in an atmosphere of peace and harmony.

Is Delhi BJP govt playing with fire on crackers? The test comes today

October 20, 2025 6:11 am

CM Rekha Gupta calls SC order allowing green crackers a “balance” between “tradition, environment". But in a city where AQI is already touching 300, the question is: will enforcement finally match judicial intent?

Green crackers are cleaner, not clean: Here's the science behind the sparkle

October 21, 2025 10:33 am

Green crackers release fewer toxic particles, but the chemistry behind the sparkle is not entirely clean. Here's how green crackers work, where they succeed, and what needs improvement.

Only Sanatan govt has given Delhiites opportunity to celebrate Diwali with crackers, says Sachdeva

October 19, 2025 1:20 am

Sachdeva said, "For the last eight years, the previous government misrepresented facts before the Supreme Court to maintain a ban on firecrackers during Diwali"

Only green crackers allowed in Panchkula on Diwali days: DCP

October 18, 2025 11:15 pm

Fireworks allowed October 20 and 21, between 8 pm and 10 pm

‘Green crackers create about 30% less pollution than conventional ones’

October 18, 2025 9:18 am

Noise pollution remains a concern even with green crackers. Loud fireworks can commonly lead to hearing impairment, hypertension, sleep disturbances and anxiety.

How to identify genuine ‘green’ crackers approved for sale in Delhi-NCR?

October 17, 2025 12:15 pm

Conventional firecrackers are illegal, the Supreme Court has ruled. You can buy only lower-emission ‘green’ crackers from designated outlets, and burst them only during specific hours on the days of Diwali and Chhoti Diwali. There are two things specifically that you must look out for while buying crackers. Here’s what they are.