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Diwali was less polluting this time, says PPCB data

Patiala, Punjab: Pollution level on Diwali day has lowered for the first time in a decade in Punjab, except in the industrial town of Ludhiana and Jalandhar, according to data released by the state agency. Even the Harmandar Sahib or Golden ...

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Buddha Nullah’s polluted water killing fish, birds

Ludhiana, Punjab: Even after spending more than ` 200 crore on the cleanliness of Buddha Nullah drain in recent years; the drain remains as dirty as ever. In fact, the putrid waters are now claiming another victim, the animals and the ...

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SGPC to stick to 12-minute fireworks display

Amritsar, Punjab: Unable to zero in on a “pollution-free alternative”, the SGPC is left with no option but to curtail the timing of fireworks at the Golden Temple complex on the occasion of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas. Talking to The ...

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World Bank team reviews Budha Nullah project

Ludhiana, Punjab: A review meeting on the Environmental Action Plan for Urban Transformation in Ludhiana and Amritsar was held by consultants from the World Bank, Nikhil Kulsipatil and Saumya Chaturvedula, here today. The two members are part of the four-member team ...

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