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Only ‘green crackers’ permitted in Bengal for 2 hours during Diwali

Written by Susmita Pakrasi | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi The West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) on Wednesday announced that only green crackers can be sold in the state and bursting of such firecrackers shall be allowed for two hours — between 8pm and 10pm — during Diwali and for two hours on Chhath. “2 hours during Chhatt Puja from 6-8am and 35 minutes during…