Una (HP), Oct 10 (PTI) Deputy Commissioner (DC) Jatin Lal issued orders on Friday that only green firecrackers will be allowed for sale during Diwali and other festivals in Himachal Pradesh's Una district.

He said that these directives have been issued in compliance with the orders of the National Green Tribunal and the Supreme Court. All firecracker vendors must obtain a temporary license from the respective sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) to sell firecrackers. The licence can also be obtained online through the e-district portal, Lal said.

"The sale of firecrackers without a license will be strictly prohibited," he added.

Each SDM will designate locations for the sale of green firecrackers in their respective areas, while the respective police officers will ensure that only green fire

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