Health & Environment
Supreme Court Allows Green Crackers for Two Days in Delhi-NCR
The Hindu20h
THE BRIEF
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The Supreme Court permitted the use of certified green firecrackers for two days on November 7 and November 8, 2026, in Delhi-NCR.
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The court permitted bursting crackers between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. and between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., banning series crackers and uncertified items.
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The Bench declared areas within a 300-metre radius of hospitals, nursing homes, and educational institutions as no-cracker zones.