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Delhi Minister Sirsa accuses AAP of stubble burning in Punjab, claims farm
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday escalated the political blame game over the capital's worsening air quality, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government of "forcing" farmers to burn crop residue despite central incentives, with a surge in inciden
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"AAP blaming Diwali for Delhi pollution to appease select vote bank", alle
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of scapegoating Diwali for the capital's rising pollution levels, alleging that the opposition's narrative is a ploy to appease a "particular vote bank" by pushing for a ban on the festival's t
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Delhi Minister Sirsa slams Kejriwal, alleges he "banned firecrackers to ga
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has accused former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of appeasement politics, alleging that he "deliberately banned firecrackers in Delhi to garner the votes of a particular community, to appease them".
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Air pollution in Delhi: Working proactively on artificial rain, says CM Re
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
CM Gupta said the plan will be implemented once the India Meteorological Department (IMD) gives clearance based on suitable cloud and moisture conditions.
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"After Diwali, AQI rose by mere 6 points; our measures ensured stability i
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
He also added that the arbitrary bans on older vehicles imposed earlier have been rationalised, ensuring fairness without compromising environmental goals.
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"No coincidence": Manjinder Sirsa accuses AAP-led Punjab govt of provoking
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
He alleged that the surge in stubble-burning incidents over the past few days was "no coincidence" and claimed that farmers were being provoked to ignite fires for political gain.
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"The day there will be clouds..." Delhi Minister Sirsa on artificial rain
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi woke up to a thick smog on Tuesday morning, as the air quality deteriorated to the 'Very Poor' category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 351 as of 4 pm today.
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Delhi Minister Sirsa accuses AAP of forcing Punjab farmers to burn stubble
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, on Tuesday, accused the Aam Aadmi Party of "forcing" Punjab farmers to burn stubble, which raises pollution levels in the national capital.
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"Under CM's leadership, Delhi moves promptly to ensure responsible celebra
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"This decision brings relief to Delhi residents who wished to celebrate Diwali the traditional way. Our government respects people's religious and cultural sentiments, and we have worked tirelessly to ensure they can celebrate responsibly without harming the environment," said Delhi Envir
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Licensed manufacturers to ensure only green firecrackers are sold in Delhi
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
With the Supreme Court allowing limited use of green crackers coinciding with Diwali, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has said that licensed firecracker manufacturers have to ensure that only green firecrackers are sold in Delhi-NCR.
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"Got everything to do cloud seeding": Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"When the Meteorological Department gives us the green signal in the next 2-3 days, a sample of the cloud seeding will be taken after blasting/spraying it. We're waiting for clouds to appear soon. The day after Diwali, or the next day, whenever the weather department gives us permission,
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"GRAP-1 implemented to ensure clean air": Delhi Minister Sirsa
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday said that GRAP-1 has been implemented, with restrictions aimed at ensuring clean air for residents over the next few days, as advised by the weather department.
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