Delhi Government today imposed a blanket ban on manufacturing, storage and selling of all kinds of firecrackers in view of rising pollution in the national capital. The ban will be implemented from today till 1st of January, next year. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee has issued an order in this regard which also includes a ban on delivery through online marketing platforms and bursting of all kinds of firecrackers.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said through a social media post that the ban has been brought in view of the increasing pollution in winter. He has urged for cooperation from the people of Delhi.