Potters in northern India are busy preparing diyas and have been preparing for over two months, as Diwali approaches. Earthen lamps made by us are reaching far and wide to Jaunpur and even further, said a local potter from the rural areas of India’s spiritual capital, Varanasi. Potters here alone are making more than 1,000 … Read more
According to police, 625 kilogram of firecrackers were seized from Sadar Bazar, 11.1 kg firecrackers and 7.9 kg firecrackers were seized by teams from Subzi Mandi and Burari police stations. On November 3, while head constable Sandeep Chawla was on patrolling duty, he received information about fire crackers/explosive items being stored at a shop opposite … Read more
While reserving its verdict on August 28, the apex court had said that it needs to take into account all aspects, including the fundamental right of livelihood of manufacturers and the right to health of over 1.3 billion people in the country while considering a plea for a ban on firecrackers. On October 9 last … Read more
