Skip to main content
SocietyOnlinekhabar English

Firecrackers during Tihar pose risks to children, elderly people and animals

Read the full story at Onlinekhabar English

Firecrackers during Tihar pose risks to children, elderly people and animals

Kathmandu, November 5 Firecrackers and fireworks, commonly used during Tihar celebrations, can cause fear, injuries and health problems among children, elderly people, patients and animals, raising concerns about the impact of the festivities beyond the brief moments of entertainment they provide. Tihar, the festival of lights, is traditionally associated with happiness, celebration and harmony.

However, […] Kathmandu, November 5 Firecrackers and fireworks, commonly used during Tihar celebrations, can cause fear, injuries and health problems among children, elderly people, patients and animals, raising concerns about the impact of the festivities beyond the brief moments of entertainment they provide. Tihar, the festival of lights, is traditionally associated with happiness, celebration and harmony.