PoliticsPhoto: The HinduKarnataka Restricts Firecracker Use to 8-10 PM During Deepavali
The Karnataka government has limited firecracker bursting to between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. during Deepavali to reduce air and noise pollution. Minister Ramalinga Reddy mandated only green crackers with authentication via emblem and QR code. Crackers are banned near hospitals and schools. District Deputy Commissioners will form squads to inspect vendors and seize non-green crackers. Public awareness and scientific disposal of cracker waste are also emphasized.
The Hindu··Bengaluru




