Bengaluru: The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) said on Friday that residents may set off Diwali fireworks only between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. The civic body advised people to buy green crackers from shops with valid licences.
The GBA said fireworks are prohibited near hospitals, petrol stations and other designated sensitive areas. It asked residents to pay particular attention to children’s safety, fire prevention and environmental protection.
Greater Bengaluru Authority’s Diwali advisory on X
Emergency numbers
The civic body’s advisory lists 112 and 108 for emergencies. The two posters issued with the notice also display the GBA helpline, 1533.
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