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Yogi Adityanath dismisses concerns over firecracker pollution ahead of Diwali

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that pollution caused by Diwali firecrackers would dissipate on its own, asking why people should worry about it. His remarks were made in the context of the festival's traditional use of crackers. The statement has drawn attention because air quality tends to deteriorate sharply around Diwali in northern India. The article reports the comments as the Chief Minister's direct response on the issue.

Barabanki Farmers Save Up to Rs 3,000 an Acre Through Stubble Collection for Biogas

Farmers in Barabanki are reportedly saving as much as Rs 3,000 per acre through a stubble collection initiative. The program supplies crop residue to biogas plants that turn agricultural waste into energy. By collecting the leftover stalks, the scheme has reduced both the cost and the time needed to clear fields after harvest. The arrangement offers farmers a practical way to dispose of stubble without burning it. Details of the scheme's broader rollout were not specified in the source material.

Former WHO Chief Says Air Pollution Is a Public Health Emergency on Par With COVID

In an exclusive interview with NDTV, former WHO chief Dr Soumya Swaminathan argued that air pollution poses a public health emergency comparable to COVID-19. She warned that ignoring pollution is putting the health of an entire generation at risk. According to her, the damage it causes is irreversible. The article, however, provides limited detail beyond these core claims, so further specifics on scale or timelines are not reported here.