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Less plastic, more pujo vibes: Assam town gives Durga Puja a 'carbon-neutral' twist

Reported by Deccan Herald 18 Oct 2026, 9:12 pm IST 1 min read

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Carbon-neutral Durga Puja: Kokrajhar district administration in Assam guides nearly two hundred committees to adopt green measures like planting trees, reducing plastic use and managing sound pollution during the festival.

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Section: India
Places: Assam
First reported by: Deccan Herald
Reporter: sumir karmakar
Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026, 9:12 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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