Summary:
MANGALURU: The state government's restriction on firecrackers during Diwali to control air pollution has not made a difference on the sale here. G Muralidhar Pai of Manjunath Fireworks told TOI that restriction on the sale did not reflect on the business. He said he bought sparklers for his grandchildren and would ensure they were fired only during the permitted period. They also handed residents a couple of diyas as part of the festivity. He said the business picked up on Monday after the lull till Sunday..