In an attempt to reduce noise pollution in the state, the Bihar Government has banned the use of all kinds of sirens. The vehicles of Governor and judges besides ambulance and fire brigade have been exempted. 

COMMERCIAL BREAK
SCROLL TO CONTINUE READING

Recently, expressing concern over the alarming level of air pollution in Bihar, CM Nitish Kumar had directed officials to ban 15-year-old diesel vehicles in Patna among other measures to improve the situation. 

Among the other measures, Nitish had also said a ban should be imposed on burning plastic and other solid waste materials within the confines of Patna Municipal Corporation. With building materials being the prime cause of air pollution, he said that construction works must be carried out by covering the structure. Trucks and tractors supplying building materials, sand in particular, must have the same covered during transportation so that its particles do not pollute the air. 

Bihar Health Minister on Saturday set out on a horse to help the state 'curb pollution'. Lalu's son rode the horse from his parents' home to his official residence. 

Also read: Fodder for thought? Lalu's son Tej Pratap Yadav rides a horse to 'curb pollution'

(With Agency Inputs)