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Delhi pollution: SC against full firecracker ban, wants Virat Kohli-like celebrities to spread awareness

During a Supreme Court hearing regarding the rising pollution in the national capital, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Aishwarya Bhati, representing the Delhi government, on Thursday stated that the government is fully prepared to combat pollution. She emphasised that, compared to previous instances, the government is now much better prepared to address the issue. Aishwarya Bhati informed the Supreme Court that vehicles entering the capital from outside Delhi that do not comply with BS-VI emission standards will not be permitted to enter. Furthermore, to reduce traffic congestion, the working hours for government offices have been staggered.