District Collector Appeals to the Public to Celebrate an Eco-Friendly Diwali
Publish Date : 04/11/2026
In accordance with the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s directions, the public are permitted to burst firecrackers only between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM on Diwali. People are advised to use only green crackers that produce less noise and cause minimal air pollution.
The public are also advised to avoid bursting loud and continuous firecrackers, and not to burst crackers near hospitals, places of worship, slum areas or locations prone to fire hazards.
Emphasizing the importance of protecting the environment and public health, the District Collector, Thiru. Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar, I.A.S., has requested the public to follow safety guidelines and celebrate an eco-friendly Diwali.