📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Ganesh Mohan T
Local
Kullu Administration Issues New Diwali Firecracker Guidelines in Himachal Pradesh
✍️ The Chenab Times
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 11:16 PM
👁 13
The Kullu district administration has released specific rules governing the sale and use of firecrackers during Diwali, aiming to curb injuries and pollution.
The Kullu district administration in Himachal Pradesh announced a set of regulations for the upcoming Diwali celebrations. The guidelines detail which types of firecrackers are permitted, the permissible hours for bursting, and the safety distances that must be observed in residential areas.
Authorities have mandated that vendors display a licence and sell only approved low-noise crackers. Violations such as the use of prohibited explosives or bursting after the stipulated time will attract fines and possible legal action.
The move comes amid growing concerns over firecracker‑related injuries and air‑quality deterioration during the festival season. Officials have urged citizens to cooperate with the rules and report any illegal activity to local police.
The administration will conduct spot checks in markets and residential colonies to ensure compliance, and a helpline has been set up for public queries and complaints.
Authorities have mandated that vendors display a licence and sell only approved low-noise crackers. Violations such as the use of prohibited explosives or bursting after the stipulated time will attract fines and possible legal action.
The move comes amid growing concerns over firecracker‑related injuries and air‑quality deterioration during the festival season. Officials have urged citizens to cooperate with the rules and report any illegal activity to local police.
The administration will conduct spot checks in markets and residential colonies to ensure compliance, and a helpline has been set up for public queries and complaints.