1. Karnataka bans firecrackers during processions, festivals, marriages; allows only green crackers as per SC order
Following the death of 14 people in a firecracker accident at Attibele on the outskirts of Bengaluru last week, the Karnataka government on October 10 announced a slew of safety measures, including a ban on bursting conventional firecrackers during political processions, festivals, religious processions and marriages.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who along with his deputy D.K. Shivakumar, held a high-level meeting with senior officials and announced that as per the Supreme Court order only green crackers should be sold and used. The government has also decided to review and renew all existing licenses every year to ensure that they are compliant with the law and the Supreme Court order.
