Crackers For Diwali Sourced From BJP-Ruled States: Delhi Minister

Citing the widespread violation of the firecracker ban across the National Capital Region (NCR), Gopal Rai said that the crackers were sourced from BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

As Delhi Air Quality reached hazardous levels a day after Diwali Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the AAP government's control plan to fight pollution will continue for now.

Mr Rai said that stringent measures, including a ban on construction work and the entry of trucks into Delhi, under Stage IV of the Centre's air pollution control plan will continue in Delhi till further orders.

Gopal Rai said that the Delhi government has decided to extend its campaign to control dust pollution till November 30.