Bengal Pollution Control Board opens helpline for complaints against firecracker violations during Diwali, Chhath

Kolkata, Oct 30 (UNI) Residents facing inconvenience due to bursting of firecrackers during Diwali and Chhath Puja, can report violations to the authorities through a dedicated helpline, which the West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) will keep operational on November 7, 8 and 9. The helpline numbers are 033-22023059 and 1800-345-3390. State Environment Minister Manoj Kumar Oraon said only approved green firecrackers would be permitted, and that too within the stipulated two-hour window on each festival day. On Diwali, firecrackers can be burst between 8 pm and 10 pm, while the permitted period on Chhath Puja is from 6 am…