Chennai, Oct 15 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday announced that firecrackers can be burst only during two designated time slots — between 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. — on the day of Deepavali, in line with the Supreme Court’s 2018 directive aimed at curbing air and noise pollution.

In a release, the state government appealed to the public to celebrate a noiseless, smoke-free, and safe Deepavali, emphasising the use of green crackers that emit less polluting substances.

The government also encouraged community celebrations through welfare associations, asking them to obtain permission from local bodies or district administrations for cracker bursting in designated common areas.

The statement cautioned citizens against bursting series (joined) crackers, which are kn

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