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Police used water cannons to disperse masked protesters in Albania’s capital, Tirana.

The Supreme Court had directed that the bursting of approved green crackers during Deepavali be restricted to specific windows between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the NCR

The TNPCB urges members of the public to burst firecrackers only between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Deepavali

Over the years, both complete or partial bans on firecrackers have been openly flouted by people in the national capital

Over the years, both complete or partial bans on firecrackers have been openly flouted by people in the national capital

Additional RPF personnel have been deployed at entry and exit points, platforms and other crowded areas to regulate queues, manage crowds and enhance security

The state government will deploy round-the-clock mobile teams to monitor violations and take measures to ensure public safety and protect the environment, Environment Minister Manoj Oraon said

A complete ban may have a ‘spiralling effect’, the court says, asks the Centre and the Delhi government to ensure enforcement against sellers of spurious and banned crackers

The blast occurred in a house where firecrackers were being made; rescue operations under way

A senior police official said no untoward incident was reported, even as the RJD alleged police harassment of its Patna Teachers’ candidate and firecrackers were burst outside JD(U) MLA Anant Singh’s residence for Jan Suraaj Party’s Anuj Kumar Singh; counting is on October 27