Aizawl, Aug. 26 -- The Mizoram Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed the Mizoram Regulation of Fireworks Bill, 2026, paving the way for a dedicated legal framework to regulate the use of fireworks and firecrackers across the state.

Home Minister K. Sapdanga, who introduced the Bill, said the legislation aims to protect public health and the environment while establishing a uniform mechanism for enforcing restrictions or prohibitions on fireworks.

The proposed law places greater emphasis on financial penalties, with the government seeking to ensure that violations attract immediate and effective punishment. While the Bill provides for both fines and imprisonment, Sapdanga said the government's preference was to impose substantial fines ...