Ban on firecrackers in Capital
The Hindu
Decision taken to curb severe pollution levels, says Kejriwal
The storage, sale and use of all types of firecrackers is banned with immediate effect in the Capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced here Wednesday.
The decision was taken in view of the rising pollution levels seen during Deepavali.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said it was essential for the city government to implement the ban in order to save lives. The decision had been taken at this juncture considering two critical factors. These included the pollution situation possibly proving fatal, considering the trend over the previous years, and to prevent traders from indulging in any kind of stocking and sale or purchase preemptively.
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