New Delhi, Oct 19 (PTI) Happiness and excitement returned to the national capital’s markets on Sunday as the sale of green firecrackers began ahead of Diwali, following the Supreme Court’s nod to allow the use of certified eco-friendly crackers this year.

At Sadar Bazar, one of the city’s busiest wholesale markets, long queues formed outside firecracker shops as families, many accompanied by their children, waited eagerly to make their festive purchases.

Traders were seen attending to customers patiently while ensuring that every packet carried the NEERI stamp and scanner code, certifying them as “green crackers”. Show Full Article

“We are really thankful to the Supreme Court for allowing green firecrackers this Diwali. It is such a special festival for us, and every year we miss celebr

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