 | Only green crackers this Deepavali in KeralaAs per its direction, the time period for bursting crackers has been restricted between 7pm and 10pm on Deepavali, which falls on Thursday. |
| Sale of green crackers allowed in Odisha, fireworks permitted only from 8 - 10 pmSpecial Relief Commissioner PK Jena said that wholesale traders and retailers will have to produce original invoices on demand by the district administration or Commissionerate police. |
 | Deepavali must be about lights, not sound and smokeWhether it is Deepavali or Chhat puja, Christmas or New Year, bursting firecrackers is actually not integral to any festival. |
 | SC says firecracker ban not against any communityThe SC had said it cannot infringe the right to life of other citizens under the guise of employment while considering a ban on firecrackers and its prime focus is the right to life of citizens. |
 | Eco-friendly green crackers flood Deepavali marketThis year, the market is flooded with eco-friendly versions of popular firecrackers. |
