{
  "id": 17618033,
  "title": "Thane Municipal Corporation Issues Strict Diwali Firecracker Rules; Only Green Crackers Allowed, Laser Lights Banned",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/thane-municipal-corporation-issues-strict-diwali-firecracker-rules",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T14:03:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/thane-municipal-corporation-issues-strict-diwali-firecracker-rules-only-green-crackers-allowed-laser-lights-banned"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thane authorities have implemented strict rules for Diwali to reduce air and noise pollution. Only green crackers are allowed, while laser lights and fireworks in public areas are banned. A nighttime curfew from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM is in effect, with heavy penalties for violations. Certain areas, like hospitals and schools, are designated as silence zones where cracking crackers is prohibited. Vendors must obtain authorization to sell crackers legally. Noise levels exceeding 125 decibels are also prohibited. Health advocates warn that traditional firecrackers emit toxic substances and cause excessive noise, particularly harming vulnerable groups. Citizens are encouraged to celebrate an eco-friendly Diwali. Violations can be reported through the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board helpline.",
  "summary": "Thane: In an effort to curb air and noise pollution during the upcoming Diwali festivities, the local municipal administration has issued stringent regulatory directives governing the sale and display of firecrackers across the city. Under the new directives, only the sale and use of eco-friendly \"green crackers\" are permitted, as the city's air quality currently remains in the \"moderate\"…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}