Agra: Ahead of Diwali, the Mathura district administration banned the storage, sale and bursting of firecrackers in red and yellow zones around the Krishna Janmasthan temple and adjoining Shahi Idgah mosque in the heart of the town. The Shri Krishna Janmasthan, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, and the Shahi Idgah Masjid share a common wall, and there is an age-old dispute surrounding it.Numerous litigations have reached courts and are now being heard by the Allahabad high court. Both the religious sites lie in the red zone covering 13.37 acres, while an area of 20 acres outside it is the yellow zone comprising localities such as Govindnagar and Jagannathpuri. The rest of the city has been earmarked as a green zone. The decision has been taken in view of sensitivity of the premises and the festival of Diwali ahead. Wholesale or retail sale of crackers and fireworks display will be restricted within the red and yellow zones, said city magistrate Umesh Chand Nigam. TNNWe also published the following articles recentlyHC bans bursting of crackers in religious places at odd hoursThe Kerala high court has ruled that no crackers should be burst in religious places at odd hours. The court ordered the police chiefs of all districts to conduct raids and seize illegally stored fireworks. The judgment, which came in response to petitions filed by six individuals, will have implications on fireworks at all religious places in the state. The order has received mixed reactions, with those campaigning against fireworks hazards welcoming it and festival organizers raising objections. There have been numerous accidents and loss of life due to fireworks in the past.Karnataka Rajyotsava: District administration told to take a call on celebrations at Idgah MaidanThe Bengaluru High Court has given the district administration the authority to grant permission for Rajyotsava celebrations to be held at the local Idgah Maidan. The court directed the district administration to consider allowing the petitioner-organisation to hold the celebrations from November 1 to 3. However, if there are any legal obstacles, the district administration may provide an alternative venue. The court also emphasized the importance of maintaining communal harmony and law and order during the celebrations. The petitioner-organisation aims to promote unity and secularism through the event.Heli firm in spot for landing in Kedarnath restricted zoneA case has been filed against a chopper company in Uttarakhand for landing a helicopter in a restricted zone of Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. Bollywood star Sara Ali Khan was reportedly on board during the incident. The companys manager and pilot are facing charges for violating wildlife provisions. The chopper landed in the Madmaheshwar temple area, which is inside the restricted zone. Chopper movement in protected areas requires prior clearance from forest authorities. The area is home to several endangered animal species, and excessive chopper activity has been criticized for disturbing wildlife.

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