New Delhi [India], Oct. 15 (ANI): The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Sunday demanded compensation from the Union Government in lieu of losses incurred by fire cracker traders in the National Capital Region, after they were forced to discontinue the sale of fire crackers by virt
New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday fixed the timings - from 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. - for bursting crackers on Diwali in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.
Bengaluru/Kolkata [India], Oct 13 (ANI): As the Supreme Court is set to pronounce its verdict on ban on women's entry into Kerala's Sabarimala Temple, women right activist on Friday expressed hope for a positive and landmark judgment in the matter.
New Delhi [India], Oct 13 (ANI): The Supreme Court will on Friday hear traders' plea, seeking modification of the October 9 order banning sale of firecracker in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) till November 1.
New Delhi [India], Oct 13 (ANI): After ban on firecrackers in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) in the run-up of Diwali, the traders are the ones who are facing its brunt the most.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 12 (ANI): Maharashtra's Environment Minister Ramdas Kadam on Thursday said that the sale or use of firecrackers would not be banned in the state, ahead of the festival of Diwali.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 12 (ANI): The Shiv Sena on Thursday questioned the relevance of the Supreme Court's ruling on the sale of firecrackers in Delhi and the NCR region, citing it would end the enthusiasm of 'Hindu festivals' in India.
New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): The Delhi Police on Thursday said that the Supreme Court's ban on sale of firecrackers in Delhi and the NCR region also applies to the online sale and purchase of firecrackers.
Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 11 (ANI): Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy on Wednesday said that there was politics involved behind the Supreme Court's ban on the sale of firecrackers in the national capital.
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], October 11 (ANI): With an aim to reduce pollution levels around Diwali, the Chhattisgarh Government has imposed a ban on the use of firecrackers with high decibels during the festival.