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Brick kiln near school, residential area in Lucknow

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) February 5, 2026 directed the constitution of a joint committee comprising representatives of the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board and district magistrate of Lucknow to look into the allegations of air pollution caused by Kesari brick field, located in Gram Mampur Bana in Nagar panchayat and Bakshi Ka Talab. The committee was ordered to verify the factual position and suggest appropriate remedial action.

The court also direct...