Ahead of the festive season, Chandigarh administration on Friday imposed a ban on firecrackers under the Disaster Management Act.

Chandigarh: Ahead of the festive season, Chandigarh administration on Friday imposed a ban on firecrackers under the Disaster Management Act.

Earlier in the day, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said the state government will be issuing an order banning the use of firecrackers during Deepavali, due to prevailing Covid-19 pandemic situation.

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Speaking to reporters here, he said due to Covid and related reasons use of firecrackers are being banned this time.

Several states including Rajasthan, Odisha and Delhi have already decided to ban firecrackers.