Karnataka govt issues order restricting bursting of firecrackers during Diwali; Details here
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Wednesday issued an order restricting the bursting of firecrackers in the city during the Diwali celebrations here. The order has been issued by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board.
According to the order bursting of firecrackers in the city will be restricted completely except between 8 pm to 10 pm every day when the citizens will be allowed to celebrate the festival by bursting firecrackers.
The circular further restricts people from bursting firecrackers that cause noise pollution and has directed people to only use eco-friendly firecrackers during their celebrations.
Similarly, directions have been issued to all districts to measure air and noise pollution on all seven days before and after the festival.
The vendors selling firecrackers have also been instructed to only sell eco-friendly firecrackers and violations of the order will invite legal action against the vendors, the order stated.
Additionally, devices have been installed across Bengaluru city and districts to measure pollution. The board has also notified all the authorities to submit their reports of recorded pollution till October 31 by November 5.
The circular has also urged BBMP Commissioner, Bengaluru Police Commissioner, Fire and Emergency Services, and Health Department to ensure abiding of the Supreme Court guidelines on bursting firecrackers.
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Dharwad Corporation zonal offices raided after complaints of corruption in issuing land records
Hubballi: Karnataka Lokayukta officials on Friday conducted raids at multiple zonal offices of the Hubballi-Dharwad City Corporation following complaints alleging bribery and delay in issuing land-related documents, including e-Swathu records.
The raids were carried out in the morning under the leadership of Siddalingappa S.T.. Separate teams inspected 12 zonal offices of the Corporation and examined records linked to land ownership and document processing.
According to sources, the Lokayukta received complaints from members of the public alleging that Corporation officials were demanding bribes for issuing e-Swathu and other land documents.
Residents reportedly alleged that applications were being deliberately delayed if bribes were not paid.
Based on these complaints, officials carried out inspections of files and records connected to land ownership and issuance of documents.
Further investigation is underway.
