Thane Municipal Corporation Issues Strict Diwali Firecracker Rules; Only Green Crackers Allowed, Laser Lights Banned

Thane's municipal administration has announced strict firecracker regulations ahead of Diwali to curb air and noise pollution. Only green crackers are permitted, with bursting prohibited in public spaces and between 10 pm and 6 am. Restrictions also cover silence zones, excessive noise, unauthorised vendors and laser lights.