Dharamshala, Oct. 18 -- In compliance with the directions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the District Administration Kangra has fixed specific timings for bursting firecrackers in urban areas during festivals such as Diwali, Gurpurab, Christmas and New Year's Eve. Orders to this effect were issued by District Magistrate Hemraj Bairwa on Saturday.
According to the order, only green and low-emission firecrackers will be permitted during the prescribed hours which are for Diwali: October 20, from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Gurpurab: November 5, from 4:00 am to 5:00 am and 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Christmas: December 25, from 11:55 pm to 12:30 am and New Year's Eve: December 31, from 11:55 pm to 12:30 am.
Deputy Commissioner Kangra Hemraj Bairwa...