India, Nov. 6 -- With only a day left to get a license to sell firecrackers in Delhi-NCR under Supreme Court-regulated sale guidelines, the Delhi Police on Thursday said it has received just over 200 applications, with a few districts reporting no applicants.

In parallel, illegal sales of firecrackers continue in several markets, including non-green crackers, HT had reported.

Citing air pollution, the Supreme Court has permitted the sale of certified green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR between November 4 and 6 and their bursting only between 6am and 7am and 8pm and 10pm on November 7 and 8. A complete ban is to be restored from November 9.

The Delhi Police's licensing unit awards the licenses. Shahdara received the most applications, with ...