Malviya claimed that Punjab's practice of burning stubble is the primary cause of air pollution in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), rather than the festival of Diwali or firecrackers.
Bharadwaj's remarks came as New Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog after the Diwali festival, with air quality deteriorating to the 'Very Poor' category and most monitoring stations falling in the 'Red Zone'.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to the citizens of India on the occasion of Deepavali, describing it as a festival brimming with energy and enthusiasm.
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Surat (Gujarat) [India], October 21: In a remarkable gesture of appreciation and celebration, Cosmic PV Power Ltd. (Cosmic Solar) has become the first solar company in India to distribute 8 cars, two 2-wheeler and many electronic appliances to its employees as part of its Diwali celebrations
As the festive lights of Diwali fade, a thick blanket of smog engulfs the skies, with air pollution levels rising sharply across major cities in Rajasthan, Delhi and other states.
"Because of the GST rates reduction, people bought more clothes, sweets, and decorative items. The enthusiasm was at an all-time high, and our society broke all previous records for fireworks," Vijay Singh, a local resident said.