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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath defended the use of firecrackers during Diwali, saying there is no need to worry about the resulting bad air because the pollution will improve on its own. Speaking at a government event in Lucknow, he asked why concerns were being raised and argued that the issue will subside, even as the Central Pollution Control Board reported that several locations continued to record high AQI readings. He also criticised those who focus on pollution while ignoring what he called greater corrupt practices.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his support for the celebration of Diwali with firecrackers. He stated that concerns about pollution should be alleviated as they would decrease. Adityanath criticized those who focus on pollution while ignoring greater corrupt practices. He…
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Delhi’s air turned ‘severe’ a day after Diwali, with thick smog blanketing the city, official AQI readings crossing 400 in several areas and private monitors recording levels close to 1,000.
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New Delhi, November 10 (IANS): The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged authorities to stop holding Diwali firecrackers solely responsible for Delhi’s air pollution, arguing that the issue requires year-round scientific and balanced measures rather than selective restrictions that affect…
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Lucknow, Nov 11: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday played down concerns over post-Diwali pollution, saying it would subside, and questioned why those raising the issue remained silent about people who had allegedly polluted the system through corruption. Addressing a…
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As several UP cities grapple with severe air pollution, Yogi Adityanath defends Diwali fireworks, saying pollution would subside and people must celebrate
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The Pakistan report said the available evidence did not support attributing Lahore's poor air quality after Diwali to fireworks across the border.
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A Congress delegation led by Delhi unit president Devender Yadav accused the BJP government of failing to take adequate measures to control pollution.
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath defends firecrackers on Diwali; dismisses pollution concerns
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his support for the celebration of Diwali with firecrackers. He stated that concerns about pollution should be alleviated as they would decrease. Adityanath criticized those who focus on pollution while ignoring greater corrupt practices. He…
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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath dismissed concerns over post-Diwali pollution, saying it would subside, even as several locations continued to record high air quality index (AQI) readings, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. Addressing a government event in Lucknow, Yogi asked why…
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