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

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

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West Bengal Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul said that, on special occasions, rose water will be mixed with the water normally used for mist spraying to control air pollution in Kolkata. The proposal was criticised by an environmentalist.

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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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  1. Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.

    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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  3. The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article

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

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