September 9, 2024 5:35 PM

Delhi govt bans production, sale and use of firecrackers till Jan 1

The Delhi government has announced a comprehensive ban on the production, storage, sale, and use of firecrackers in the national capital. The prohibition will remain in effect until January 1, 2025, as declared by Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday. "The Kejriwal government has imposed a complete ban on the manufacturing, storing, sale, and usage of firecrackers to control the rise in pollution levels during the winter season," Rai said. He added that online sales and delivery of fi...