The Chandigarh administration banned the sale and use of firecrackers of all types. <br />Pet owners in Chandigarh welcomed the decision of the Union Territory Administration. <br />Loud noise of crackers leaves animals perturbed during Diwali. <br />A pet owner said, "It's a good decision. Dogs are really affected by the sound of firecrackers & it's really painful for them." <br />Several states will celebrate ‘cracker-less’ Diwali after ban over rising pollution.