India, Oct. 17 -- Traders in Delhi have started placing orders for green firecrackers after the Supreme Court permitted their sale and use in the national capital during the festive season, manufacturers said on Thursday.
"Traders have started contacting us since the court's order as there is very little time left for Diwali. They want to stock green crackers in their shops as soon as possible," said S B Narendra Gupta, president of the Firecracker Manufacturers Association.
He said on Wednesday, manufacturers met Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, who assured them that licenses would be issued on time and without delays. "The minister also briefed us about the sale timings and guidelines for the coming days," Gupta added....