Delhi bans firecrackers; 10-point Winter Action Plan begins to take shape before Diwali

Delhi bans firecrackers; 10-point Winter Action Plan begins to take shape before Diwali

Worsening air pollution could also spark another Covid-19 wave in the city. (File) Delhi on Wednesday announced a ban on sale, distribution and use of firecrackers due to concern over the National capital’s air pollution level during Diwali. Last year, too, wider Covid-19 spread in the city was attributed to its poor air quality levels. … Read more