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Mumbai: BMC Bans Firecrackers In Public, Allows Mild Crackers For Two Hours
Considering the Covid-19 situation, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has banned the bursting of fire crackers in public places. However, it has allowed soundless crackers like phooljhadi and anar from 8-10 pm. The Mumbai police and BMC will take strict action against anyone who violates the norms. To combat the spread of the virus, along with mitigating air pollution in the national capital, National Green… read-more
Tags: Diwali, Firecrackers, BMC, Coronavirus, National Green Tribunal
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Delhi: Shopkeeper Booked For Hoarding 34.6 Kgs Of Illegal Firecrackers
The Delhi Police on November 6 arrested a shopkeeper in Dabri area for hoarding about 34.6 kg of illegal firecrackers. Reportedly, the police raided the shop after receiving an input regarding the crime. The store owner, Rakesh Bansal, has been booked under the sections of the Explosives Act. Earlier, the Delhi government on November 5 enforced a total ban on sale and use of firecrackers from November 7 to 30.
Tags: Delhi, Delhi Government , Diwali, Firecrackers
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Cracker Sales May Drop Up to 50% In Chennai
Ahead of the festival season, the pandemic-hit firecracker business might witness a drop in price from 15-20% up to 50% in Chennai city. The orders from Sivakasi, which usually accounts for 10% of the total production in the city have been reduced this year by the wholesale traders. The annual cracker fair this year in the Island Grounds will have only 40 stalls instead of the usual 70.
Tags: Firecrackers, Sivakasi, Chennai, Covid-19
Courtesy: The Times of India
