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Jalandhar restricts Diwali firecracker use to 8-10 PM window
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 11:37 PM
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The Jalandhar administration has mandated that firecrackers can only be set off between 8 PM and 10 PM on Diwali to manage noise pollution.
The Jalandhar administration has issued strict guidelines regarding the celebration of Diwali, limiting the time window for bursting firecrackers to two hours. Citizens are permitted to set off fireworks only between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM on the festival night.
This restriction aims to mitigate noise pollution and ensure public safety during the festival. The directive applies to all residents within the city limits who plan to celebrate the festival of lights.
Authorities have advised the public to adhere to the specified timeline to avoid any legal consequences. The move is part of broader efforts to maintain a peaceful environment during major festivals in the region.
This restriction aims to mitigate noise pollution and ensure public safety during the festival. The directive applies to all residents within the city limits who plan to celebrate the festival of lights.
Authorities have advised the public to adhere to the specified timeline to avoid any legal consequences. The move is part of broader efforts to maintain a peaceful environment during major festivals in the region.