The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday banned sale and use of firecrackers amid COVID-19 in NCR and other cities having poor Air Quality Index, ahead of Diwali. In cities where AQI is in moderate category, only green crackers are allowed for two hours. During Christmas and New Year, green crackers can be burst in these cities from 11:55 pm-12:30 am.
The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday banned sale and use of firecrackers amid COVID-19 in NCR and other cities having poor Air Quality Index, ahead of Diwali. In cities where AQI is in moderate category, only green crackers are allowed for two hours. During Christmas and New Year, green crackers can be burst in these cities from 11:55 pm-12:30 am.
