Green crackers await police test 5mo K olkata: In a reversal of its last week’s decision, Kolkata Police has decided to test fireworks that will be sold at various baji bazars in the city next week.

Even if consumers are able to track down a shop selling green firecrackers, there are only two types on sale — anaars (fountain crackers) and phuljhadis (sparklers). And, they’re 30-50% ...

The use of crackers on these two occasions will be permitted only from 11:55 pm to 12:30 am. Similarly, only green firecrackers will be allowed at weddings, and the sale of banned fireworks is ...