Lucknow, Oct. 14 -- The Lucknow Police have implemented strict measures for the sale and distribution of firecrackers and fireworks in the city. Authorities have approved temporary licences for vendors at select locations, ensuring that the sale of crackers follows safety norms and regulatory standards.

According to the police, a total of 1,018 outlets across the city have been sanctioned for the sale of fireworks. Some of the prominent approved sale points include DAV Inter College (Naka) with 40 outlets, Shakuntala Degree College (Para) with 40 outlets, Sarojini Nagar's Sainik Ground with 68 outlets, and Vikas Nagar Mini Stadium with 50 outlets. However, locations such as PNT Maidan (Talakatora) remain unlicensed as they have not recei...