Bursting of only green crackers for two hours: West Bengal's Diwali diktat
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Green crackers will be allowed for a two-hour window during Diwali, Chhatt Puja, Christmas, and New Year.
New Delhi: The West Bengal government banned the sale and use of all firecrackers, except the green ones ahead of the upcoming festivals including Diwali and Christmas.
In an order dated October 26, 2021, West Bengal Pollution Control Board said, “Only green crackers can be sold in West Bengal and bursting of such crackers shall be allowed for 2 hrs during Diwali from 8-10 pm, 2 hours during Chhatt Puja from 6-8 am and 35 minutes during Christmas and New Year's eve from 11:55 pm to 12:30 am.”
Only green crackers can be sold in West Bengal & bursting of such crackers shall be allowed for 2 hrs during Diwali from 8-10 pm, 2 hours during Chhatt Puja from 6-8 am and 35 minutes during Christmas & New Year's eve from 11:55 pm to 12:30 am: West Bengal Pollution Control Board pic.twitter.com/k9AgOfccGK
