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L-G Saxena slams Delhi govt for high pollution in Yamuna; accuses them of “convolutedly” getting SC to modify NGT order when things were improving. Despite ban on Chhath Puja celebrations on banks, river couldn't be cleaned. Govt sources accuse Saxena of contempt of court. L-G says govt should address issues raised instead of hiding behind “contempt of court” charge. Govt created artificial ponds for festival as HC banned celebrations on Yamuna banks due to high pollution.

L-G Saxena slams Delhi govt for high pollution in Yamuna; accuses them of “convolutedly” getting SC to modify NGT order when things were improving. Despite ban on Chhath Puja celebrations on banks, river couldn't be cleaned. Govt sources accuse Saxena of contempt of court. L-G says govt should address issues raised instead of hiding behind “contempt of court” charge. Govt created artificial ponds for festival as HC banned celebrations on Yamuna banks due to high pollution.

Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit was honoured with the ‘Special Recognition for Contribution to Bharatiya Cinema’ award at the International Film Festival of India

Kozhikode is India's first City of Literature, recognized by UNESCO. It's love for literature is evident at the Kerala Literature Festival, which attracts hundreds of thousands of book lovers. The city has produced some of India's finest writers, poets, scriptwriters, and musicians. It also has a vibrant theatre tradition and is celebrated for its love of music, football, and food. UNESCO's recognition is a testament to the city's passion for the written word.

The BRO termed the reports of access to the cave shrine through vehicular road as “factually incorrect”.