The Supreme Court refused on Wednesday to interfere with the Calcutta High Court order banning the sale and use of firecrackers in West Bengal during Kali Puja, saying preservation of life was more important amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Preserving life more important: Supreme Court refuses to interfere with HC cracker ban

Stringent action such as enforcing an 'anti-smog police force', is required to check air pollution during Diwali

Diwali pollution: Too little too late?

A 'severe' air pollution level may?affect healthy people and seriously impact those with existing respiratory or cardiovascular diseases

Air quality in Delhi improves to 'very poor' on Diwali, 'severe' today

Cultural practices and celebration during festivals, give a boost to regional and ancient music

In the name of the goddess: Music and crackers

Regulation and accountability to environmental norms rather than a straightforward ban seem to be a more effective in India

Regulation and accountability more effective than ban on firecrackers

The continuous deterioration of air quality is leading to various cardiovascular diseases and breathing problem

The future seems blurred through smog and dust

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