India

Cracker bursting: TN wants permission for morning hours too

PNS

The Tamil Nadu Government on Monday urged the Supreme Court to allow bursting of firecrackers on Diwali morning as per religious practices in the State, besides the already permitted period between 8 PM to 10 PM. The plea, filed through advocate B Vinod Khanna, sought modification of apex court order that allowed bursting of firecrackers from 8 PM to 10 PM on Diwali and other festivals and said the state should be given permission between 4.30 AM to 6.30 AM as well.