Bengal minister says rose water to be used for mist spraying to tackle smog in Kolkata; environmentalist slams move

Published 08 Nov 2026, 19:17 IST

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Kolkata: West Bengal Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul has said that, on special occasions, rose water will be mixed with the water normally used for mist spraying to control air pollution in the city. The move drew criticism from an environmentalist, who argued that…

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Kolkata: West Bengal Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul has said that, on special occasions, rose water will be mixed with the water normally used for mist spraying to control air pollution in the city. The move drew criticism from an environmentalist, who argued that…

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Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. Current article 08 Nov 2026, 19:17 IST

Bengal minister says rose water to be used for mist spraying to tackle smog in Kolkata; environmentalist slams move

Kolkata: West Bengal Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul has said that, on special occasions, rose water will be mixed with the water normally used for mist spraying to control air pollution in the city. The move drew criticism from an environmentalist, who argued that…

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The National Herald Center-Left The Associated Journals Ltd. 08 Nov 2026, 19:50 IST

Rose water to fight pollution? Bengal minister's latest fix

After run-ins over pavement dwellers, mosquitoes and police encounters, Agnimitra Paul's prescription for Kolkata's air? A little perfume

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 08 Nov 2026, 20:02 IST

Minister Agnimitra Paul says rose water to be used for mist spraying in Kolkata; environmentalist slams move

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