Delhi-NCR Gets Two Days of Green Crackers Under Supreme Court Limits
The Supreme Court has allowed certified green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR on November 7 and 8 only. Bursting is capped at three hours a day, and areas such as hospitals and schools will be declared no-cracker zones within 300 metres. The order sets firm rules for the festival period for residents across the region.
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Context: Delhi-NCR often sees severe winter air pollution, and firecrackers are a major contributor around Diwali. Green crackers are certified versions meant to release fewer pollutants, and courts have repeatedly tightened limits on them.
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