Prayagraj sees surge in temporary Diwali firecracker shop licence applications, with corporate employees and degree holders joining traders; sales run Nov 6-9. The District Magistrate has notified the commencement of the process for grant of temporary licences for stocking and sale of firecrackers for the Deepavali festival falling on October 31. Indore administration has issued safety guidelines for temporary Diwali firecracker shops, limiting licences to 50 per ground.