Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav held a meeting with environment ministers of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
The Delhi government has urged the Union Environment Ministry to impose a ban on firecracker burning and the movement of diesel buses in the National Capital Region. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai suggested several measures to curb pollution, including a complete ban on firecrackers and stubble burning, and the use of CNG and electric vehicles.
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E-commerce companies like Flipkart, Amazon etc. have been prohibited from accepting any online order for firecrackers. The DC, using his power under Section 144 of CrPC, has issued orders under the Explosive Substances Act 1884 and Explosive Substances Rules 2008 regarding the production, storage and sale of firecrackers in the district. Firecrackers Ban in Gurugram: Administration Bans Sale and Use of Crackers in City Ahead of Diwali Festival.