Bihar bans sale, bursting of all firecrackers in Patna, 3 other cities

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According to a circular issued by the Patna district administration on Thursday, "A decision banned the sale or use of all kinds of firecrackers, including green crackers, in Patna and three other cities -- Gaya, Muzaffarpur and Hajipur -- to curb air pollution during Diwali, has been taken following a directive of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to maintain ambient air quality in all cities".

The Bihar government has banned the sale and bursting of all kinds of firecrackers, including green crackers, in Patna and three other cities of Gaya, Muzaffarpur and Hajipur to curb air pollution during Diwali.

"The bursting of firecrackers led to a lot of air and noise pollution as they released toxic air pollutants and particulates (dust).

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Published On: 2024-10-24 @ 22:19:15 (1 weeks ago)

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