Which northern states have banned crackers ahead of Diwali?
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In a bid to tackle rising pollution levels and worsening air quality index (AQI), Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab have banned or restricted the use of firecrackers on Diwali. The state of Delhi has imposed a blanket ban on the sale and use of firecrackers. The decision comes as part of ongoing efforts to tackle the city's perennial air pollution crisis.