Union minister accuses AAP-led Punjab govt of turning Delhi into gas chamber
2 years, 1 month ago

Union minister accuses AAP-led Punjab govt of turning Delhi into gas chamber

Hindustan Times  

Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday shared a graphic and statistics on Twitter to explain how Aam Aadmi Party -led Punjab government is responsible for turning Delhi into a "gas chamber". So about ₹492 crore was available but the state govt chose to sit with the funds forcing helpless farmers to burn the crop residue.” Yadav further said Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann has failed to provide relief to farmers even in his own turf of Sangrur. This year they have shot up by 139% rising to 3,025.” Meanwhile, AAP national convenor and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal blamed the central government for rising incidents of stubble burning in Punjab and said it should "resign" if it cannot control air pollution. Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai farmers are forced to burn stubble in Punjab because the BJP-led Centre did not support the state government's plan to provide a cash incentive to them for not burning the crop residue.

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Ecostani: Solely blaming stubble burning for Delhi’s pollution is incorrect
1 week ago

Ecostani: Solely blaming stubble burning for Delhi’s pollution is incorrect

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality has turned extremely bad again with the Air Quality Index hovering between severe and very severe category. The year-wise data shows that stubble fire incidents increased during Covid-19 pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 even though the air pollution level in Delhi did not spike as it happened in 2023 and 2024: This clearly indicates a delink …

Stubble burning: ₹1.47-crore fine collected from Punjab, Haryana farmers
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Stubble burning: ₹1.47-crore fine collected from Punjab, Haryana farmers

Hindustan Times  

An environmental compensation of over ₹1.47 crore has been collected from farmers for burning stubble in Punjab and Haryana until November 30, the government informed Parliament on Thursday. Union minister of state for environment Kirti Vardhan Singh told the Rajya Sabha that to curb paddy residue burning, officials inspected 10,791 agricultural fields in Punjab and 1,406 in Haryana, imposing penalties …

Stubble burning not only reason for high pollution: Raghav Chadha in Rajya Sabha
3 weeks ago

Stubble burning not only reason for high pollution: Raghav Chadha in Rajya Sabha

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha on Tuesday raised the issue of air pollution in the Rajya Sabha, proposing a solution to support farmers in stubble management saying that stubble burning is not the only reason for high levels of pollution. The AAP MP said that while the blame for the air pollution in North India is disproportionately placed on …

AAP MP Raghav Chadha proposes financial assistance to farmers for stubble management
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

AAP MP Raghav Chadha proposes financial assistance to farmers for stubble management

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha proposed a comprehensive initiative to support farmers in stubble management, requesting the central government to provide assistance of Rs 2,500 per acre to farmers. While taking up this issue in the upper house of the parliament today, Chadha also pointed out that while farmers are unfairly blamed for contributing to air pollution in North …

Raghav Chadha in Rajya Sabha: 'Stubble burning not solely responsible for Delhi air pollution'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Raghav Chadha in Rajya Sabha: 'Stubble burning not solely responsible for Delhi air pollution'

India TV News  

Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Tuesday raised the issue of Delhi air pollution in Parliament. He said farmers are forced to burn stubble since they do not have any other option and that it is not the only reason for the poor Air Quality Index in the national capital. Farmers are not responsible for the air …

Farm fires rise in M.P., drop in Punjab, Haryana: IARI data
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Farm fires rise in M.P., drop in Punjab, Haryana: IARI data

The Hindu  

It was neither Punjab nor Haryana — the two States caught in the political slugfest for burning stubble — but Madhya Pradesh that recorded the highest number of stubble burning incidents this year, according to data released by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute on Saturday. In fact, the total number of farm fires dropped in Punjab and Haryana but rose …

Why is Delhi's air quality still 'very poor' despite reduced stubble burning?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Why is Delhi's air quality still 'very poor' despite reduced stubble burning?

India Today  

Delhi’s air quality remained in the "very poor" category for the sixth day in a row, with the Air Quality Index reaching 351 at 8 am on Saturday. While stubble burning, which has traditionally been a major contributor to pollution, has decreased, air quality in the capital city has not improved. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology in Pune said …

SC asks detailed information on Punjab stubble burning, says farmers can't burn stubble during specific hours
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

SC asks detailed information on Punjab stubble burning, says farmers can't burn stubble during specific hours

Op India  

The Supreme Court on Thursday, 28th November, ordered 24×7 information regarding stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana after farmers began timing crop burning with the passage of NASA satellites over the region. The Apex court noted that officials cannot permit farmers to burn stubble, and instructed the Punjab government to issue immediate instructions to prevent such practices. In the given …

Delhi’s pollution emergency and India’s aspiration to become a leading economy
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Delhi’s pollution emergency and India’s aspiration to become a leading economy

Firstpost  

Delhi has turned out to be one of the most polluted places on this planet, an undesirable achievement for a nation that has always prioritised and promoted the principles of ecological consciousness As India aims to become the third largest economy in the world, it has considerably failed to develop a policy plan that may control the play of the …

Smokescreen or reality? The truth about stubble burning in Punjab
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Smokescreen or reality? The truth about stubble burning in Punjab

India Today  

Every year, as a toxic haze engulfs Delhi, the spotlight shifts to neighbouring states like Punjab, where stubble burning is widely blamed for the worsening air quality. EVADING SATELLITES: THE 4 PM LOOPHOLE In Sangrur, Vipin, a land records officer and president of the Sangrur Block Patwari Union, openly admits to advising farmers to burn stubble after 4 PM to …

Why sulphur dioxide emission controlled slipped off priority charts
1 month ago

Why sulphur dioxide emission controlled slipped off priority charts

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India’s national capital region is back in the news for its hazardous levels of air pollution. However, a major constituent of the fine particulate matter, PM2.5, has secondary aerosols such as sulphur, nitrate and ammonia, whose main source is coal-fired thermal power plants in Delhi-NCR. A new analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air …

Stubble burning continues in Punjab amid poor air quality in Delhi
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1 month ago

Stubble burning continues in Punjab amid poor air quality in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

As the air quality in the national capital was reported to be in 'very poor' category with a thin layer of smog, the stubble burning continued in parts of Punjab on Thursday. Meanwhile, according to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index recorded in Delhi was 379, categorised as 'very poor, as of 8 am …

Punjab actively needs to curb farm fires: Khattar on surging pollution levels
1 month ago

Punjab actively needs to curb farm fires: Khattar on surging pollution levels

Hindustan Times  

Union power minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday expressed concern over the surging pollution levels in the country and said that though Haryana has worked well in curbing the cases of stubble burning, Punjab still needs to work more. Punjab actively needs to curb farm fires: Khattar on surging pollution levels Khattar was in Karnal, his Lok Sabha constituency, to …

Union Minister ML Khattar says no use use in blaming others, amid Delhi's severe air crisis
1 month ago

Union Minister ML Khattar says no use use in blaming others, amid Delhi's severe air crisis

Op India  

Amid deteriorating air quality in Delhi, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday emphasized that both the state and central governments are actively working to combat air pollution, saying there is “no use in blaming” others. Deputy Commissioner Bathinda Shaukat Ahmed Pare said that in 2023 about 2700 incidents were recorded, whereas this year, 670 incidents of stubble burning were …

Delhi pollution: Blame game picks pace in capital
1 month ago

Delhi pollution: Blame game picks pace in capital

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi’s AAP government and the BJP engaged in a war of words as the ongoing pollution crisis in the capital city worsened, as the national capital recorded its second-worst air quality in six years on Monday. Claiming Punjab’s efforts in reducing stubble burning incidents, Atishi blamed BJP-run states in North and central India for the unabated rise in …

Living hell: Delhi’s air quality plummets to alarming levels
1 month ago

Living hell: Delhi’s air quality plummets to alarming levels

New Indian Express  

Doctors raised concerns about health risks, cautioning that the toxic air can harm not just vulnerable groups but also healthy individuals. The air quality data from the Central Pollution Control Board shows that Delhi’s average AQI for November has increased steadily over the past two years. Among the 38 functional air quality monitoring stations in Delhi, the worst pollution was …

Maximum Toxi-city: Delhi's pollution crisis prompts WFH orders, school closure
1 month ago

Maximum Toxi-city: Delhi's pollution crisis prompts WFH orders, school closure

Hindustan Times  

Delhi was smeared in a morbid grey on Monday as the air quality index surged to 494, the city’s second-highest reading ever and just shy of the maximum of 500, as the Capital’s calamitous pollution crisis plumbed new depths, with more than 20 million people held hostage in a sea of poison by the weather and an apathetic administration. Worse …

Atishi blames fires in Hry, UP, MP, Raj for bad air — but defends Pjb numbers
1 month ago

Atishi blames fires in Hry, UP, MP, Raj for bad air — but defends Pjb numbers

Hindustan Times  

On Monday, a day that Delhi’s air quality index reading reached a five-year high of 494, chief minister Atishi blamed the Capital’s toxic air on farm fires in Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh — all Bharatiya Janata Party -ruled states — and alleged that the Centre’s “inaction” has worsened the situation. To be sure, Atishi’s statement came on …

Politics clouds clean air efforts as Delhi CM Atishi blames BJP for Haryana stubble burning
1 month, 1 week ago

Politics clouds clean air efforts as Delhi CM Atishi blames BJP for Haryana stubble burning

Hindustan Times  

While the Supreme Court was pulling up the government of Delhi for the worsening air quality in the city, Chief Minister Atishi blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party -led central government for taking no step to check stubble burning, one of the factors that contribute to air pollution in the national capital. North India is facing a medical emergency due to …

Thermal power plants: A pollution worry for Delhi
1 month, 1 week ago

Thermal power plants: A pollution worry for Delhi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Emissions from Delhi-NCR-based 12 coal-fired power plants are more deadly than the emissions from the burning of paddy straw in Punjab and Haryana. Thermal power plants produce multiple times more dangerous particulate matter and Sulphur Dioxide than burning agri-residue does. According to a new analysis of sources of deadlier particulate matter and a comparison between NCR-based TPPs emissions …

Punjab reports season's highest stubble burning cases as Haryana AQI touches 'severe' levels
1 month, 1 week ago

Punjab reports season's highest stubble burning cases as Haryana AQI touches 'severe' levels

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The highest number of stubble burning cases in this season, at 1,251 incidents, were reported in Punjab on Monday increasing the total number of reported cases this year to 9.655, according to data by the Punjab Pollution Control Board. Of the total 1,251 incidents reported on Monday, 247 cases were in Muktsar district followed by 149 in Moga, 130 …

Atishi blames Centre for Delhi pollution: BJP-ruled states lead in stubble burning
1 month, 1 week ago

Atishi blames Centre for Delhi pollution: BJP-ruled states lead in stubble burning

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has raised serious concerns over the worsening air quality in the city, accusing the Centre and BJP of inaction. Stubble burning is rampant across Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, UP, and Rajasthan, yet the central government remains passive, said the Delhi Chief Minister, stressing that it is the central government's responsibility to find a nationwide solution to …

Atishi blames Centre for Delhi's air apocalypse: Why is PM silent on pollution?
1 month, 1 week ago

Atishi blames Centre for Delhi's air apocalypse: Why is PM silent on pollution?

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Monday slammed the central government for its alleged inaction in addressing the ongoing pollution crisis in the capital city and the adjoining areas, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of remaining silent on the matter. Speaking to India Today TV, the Chief Minister wondered if the Centre and PM Modi are concerned about the health of …

Delhi chokes on toxic air, stubble burning contributes 38% to pollution
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi chokes on toxic air, stubble burning contributes 38% to pollution

India Today  

Delhi’s air quality plummeted to a 'severe' category over the past few days, with stubble burning contributing a staggering 38 per cent to the city’s pollution on Friday—its highest share so far in 2024. For several consecutive days, stubble burning has accounted for over 30 per cent of Delhi’s pollution, with contributions steadily rising from 30.8 per cent on November …

Stubble burning contributed to over 30% of Delhi's pollution levels: Data
1 month, 1 week ago

Stubble burning contributed to over 30% of Delhi's pollution levels: Data

India Today  

Delhi experienced severe air quality for the third consecutive day on Friday, with the Air Quality Index being recorded at 409, according to data by the Central Pollution Control Board. One of the major reasons behind the increase in pollution levels in the capital is stubble burning, which contributed to 31 per cent of pollution in the capital region. CONTIRBUTION …

Supreme Court To Address Delhi's Severe Pollution On Monday; Amicus Curiae Raises Concerns Over Lack of Pre-emptive Action
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court To Address Delhi's Severe Pollution On Monday; Amicus Curiae Raises Concerns Over Lack of Pre-emptive Action

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will address the issue of severe level of air pollution in Delhi-NCR on Monday. The Court has been dealing with air pollution by various sources such as stubble burning, firecrackers, vehicular pollution, garbage burning, industrial pollution etc. Additionally, the Court has been dealing with the issue of air pollution Delhi from stubble burning in the states of …

Stubble-burning incidents cross 10000 this year, highest incidents in Punjab followed by Madhya Pradesh
1 month, 1 week ago

Stubble-burning incidents cross 10000 this year, highest incidents in Punjab followed by Madhya Pradesh

Op India  

Stubble-burning incidents contribute significantly to air pollution in North India, especially in the capital city of Delhi. While traditional hotspots such as Haryana have had success in lowering instances resulting in stubble burning, Punjab still leads with the highest incidents of farm fires, and such incidents have increased significantly in other states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. As …

BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla lashes out at Delhi govt as AQI crosses 400
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla lashes out at Delhi govt as AQI crosses 400

India TV News  

As air quality worsens in Delhi, Bhartiya Janata Party spokesperson Shahzad Poonawalla took a jibe at the Delhi government stating that Delhi has achieved a milestone by crossing Lahore in terms of pollution. But they stay silent on the internal reasons of Delhi for this situation.Whether it is pollution in Yamuna River or air pollution in Delhi, AAP is responsible …

Farm fires, dip in temperature worsen AQI in Punjab
1 month, 1 week ago

Farm fires, dip in temperature worsen AQI in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

Punjab continued to grapple with rising pollution levels on Wednesday, with Amritsar reporting the worst air quality index of 334, falling in the ‘very poor’ category. One of the PPCB officials, who didn’t wish to be named, said the stubble burning can’t be solely blamed for the poor air quality as there are multiple factors based on which AQI levels …

Farm fire contribution to Delhi pollution dips this year
1 month, 1 week ago

Farm fire contribution to Delhi pollution dips this year

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Stubble burning in Patiala of Punjab. Experts said a drop in the farm fire count from last year, combined with a variable wind direction, could be helping Delhi this year. According to data shared by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, till November 12, Punjab recorded 7,112 farm fires—significantly lower than the 24,717 fires recorded in the same period …

Delhi chokes as AQI remains above 300
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi chokes as AQI remains above 300

Deccan Chronicle  

Residents in Delhi urged the administration to check on the alarming level of pollution in the national capital demanding long-term solution as the Air Quality Index continue to remain in the 'very poor' category for the second week post-Diwali.Several parts of the city was covered in smog on Tuesday morning with many residents complaining difficulty in breathing amid the deteriorating …

No let-up: Air quality continues to be in ‘poor’ bracket in Punjab, Haryana
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No let-up: Air quality continues to be in ‘poor’ bracket in Punjab, Haryana

Hindustan Times  

The air quality in several parts of Punjab and Haryana was recorded in the ‘poor’ category on Saturday, while it was the worst in the joint capital Chandigarh with an AQI of 322 which falls in the ‘very poor’ band. Commuters struggle to make their way amid smog in Amritsar on Saturday This comes a day after Punjab reported 730 …

Air quality ‘poor’ in large parts of Punjab, Haryana; Chandigarh ‘very poor’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Air quality ‘poor’ in large parts of Punjab, Haryana; Chandigarh ‘very poor’

Hindustan Times  

The air quality in several parts of Punjab and Haryana was recorded in the ‘poor’ category on Saturday, while it was the worst in the joint capital Chandigarh with an AQI of 322 which falls in the ‘very poor’ band. The rise in air pollution levels in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi during this time of year is often blamed on …

Punjab records highest single-day spike with 730 stubble burning cases
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Punjab records highest single-day spike with 730 stubble burning cases

Hindustan Times  

A day after the Union government doubled the fines issued against farmers for burning stubble up to ₹30,000 depending on the size of their farmlands, Punjab recorded the highest single-day spike of 730 cases on Friday taking the state’s total farm fire count to 6,029. A day after the Union government doubled the fines issued against farmers for burning stubble …

Delhi air pollution: Rise in asthma patients, double penalty on stubble burning as AQI drops to ‘severe’, know details
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi air pollution: Rise in asthma patients, double penalty on stubble burning as AQI drops to ‘severe’, know details

Live Mint  

Delhi Air Quality dropped to ‘severe’ category on Thursday amid rising cases of people suffering from asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and other breathing issues. Delhi AQI today and all updates related to air pollution in the city -As Delhi is turning into a gas chamber with constant deterioration in air quality, more people are witnessing health issues like asthma, …

Stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana | Caught in the cross (farm) fire
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana | Caught in the cross (farm) fire

The Hindu  

Smoke swirls through the air in Punnawal village, Sangrur district, Punjab. “So, I cut the stubble using machines and collected some from nearby fields too, but the buyer was paying so little that I lost over ₹50,000 in diesel and tractor running.” This year, the smoke from at least 4,755 fires across Punjab has drifted across the Gangetic plain, and …

Punjab, Haryana farm fires account for 20% of Delhi PM2.5 from Nov 4-6: DSS data
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Punjab, Haryana farm fires account for 20% of Delhi PM2.5 from Nov 4-6: DSS data

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi A farm fire near Amritsar in Punjab. Despite fewer farm fires in Punjab and Haryana this year compared to 2023, they still accounted for over 20% of Delhi’s total PM 2.5 over the past three days, according to the Centre’s Decision Support System. Calculating the actual contribution of stubble smoke by factoring in the fire count recorded a …

Delhi Air Quality: Centre doubles fines for stubble burning
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Air Quality: Centre doubles fines for stubble burning

The Hindu  

Following multiple raps by the Supreme Court for inadequately addressing stubble burning, the Commission for Air Quality Management based here and charged with addressing air pollution in the Delhi capital region and surrounding States, has doubled the fines applicable on farmers caught indulging in it, according to an order passed on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Nodal or supervisory officers appointed …

Govt amends CAQM rules; doubles penalty for stubble burning to combat air pollution in National Capital Region
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Govt amends CAQM rules; doubles penalty for stubble burning to combat air pollution in National Capital Region

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Union government on Wednesday amended the Commission for Air Quality Management rules for the National Capital Region and adjoining areas, and increased the penalty to up to ₹30,000 for stubble burning to combat rising pollution. The Supreme Court noted that previous fines were “toothless” largely due to delays in appointing adjudicating officers and setting up a proper …

Car emissions largest contributor to Delhi's poor AQI: CSE study
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Car emissions largest contributor to Delhi's poor AQI: CSE study

New Indian Express  

When stubble burning was at peak between October 10-20, the contribution of average farm fire to Delhi’s PM2.5 level was only 0.7%, says the report. Further, when stubble burning induced pollutants increased sharply since October 22, the PM2.5 levels reached 213 µg/m³, which falls in the ‘very poor’ category. On October 31, the concentration was 206 µg/m³, only 3 per …

Centre doubles fines for stubble burning amid Delhi's deteriorating air quality
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Centre doubles fines for stubble burning amid Delhi's deteriorating air quality

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: After a rebuke from the Supreme Court and in an effort to combat worsening air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region, the Union Government has doubled penalties for stubble burning and notified new rules under the existing act to streamline the process of filing complaints, conducting inquiries, and laying down the adjudication process for environmental pollution. …

Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates, with Farm Fires Contributing to Hazardous Levels
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates, with Farm Fires Contributing to Hazardous Levels

India Today  

Delhi air quality has reached hazardous levels due to an increase in stubble burning in Punjab, Madhya Pradesh. The air quality index (AQI) has consistently exceeded the safe limit, with Delhi recording the highest AQI of 316 on November 2. The surge in stubble burning has significantly contributed to this alarming rise, highlighting the urgent need for intervention and effective …

Record-Breaking Farm Fires Rock Punjab, With 484 Incidents on Diwali
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Record-Breaking Farm Fires Rock Punjab, With 484 Incidents on Diwali

Hindustan Times  

Farm fires reach record highs in Punjab, with 484 cases reported on Thursday alone. Sangrur, Ferozepur, and Amritsar are the worst-hit districts, with over 89, 65, and 529 cases respectively. Strict action is being taken against officials who failed to prevent these incidents, with eight suspended and three cases registered under CAQM Act. The Malwa region, which contributes the most …

Delhi's Air Quality Maintains 'Very Poor' Status Despite Diwali Festivities
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi's Air Quality Maintains 'Very Poor' Status Despite Diwali Festivities

Hindustan Times  

Delhi's air quality has remained within the 'Very Poor' category, despite concerns that it would rise due to Diwali celebrations. Minister Gopal Rai commended the residents for their responsible celebrations and thanked them for choosing to light diyas instead of bursting firecrackers. The AQI remained within the 'very poor' range, with most monitoring stations indicating air quality in the 'very …

Pakistan's Pollution Contribution to Delhi's Smog
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan's Pollution Contribution to Delhi's Smog

Firstpost  

Pak Punjab's Chief Minister calls for cooperation with India to tackle the problem of pollution that is affecting people on both sides of the border. While stubble burning in neighbouring cities is to blame for the smog problem in the national capital, Pakistan also contributes to Delhi's pollution. The chief minister reiterated her call for climate diplomacy with India to …

Madhya Pradesh: More stubble burning incidents than Punjab, Haryana
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Madhya Pradesh: More stubble burning incidents than Punjab, Haryana

India Today  

Madhya Pradesh is facing a severe increase in stubble burning compared to Punjab and Haryana. The data shows that the number of stubble burning cases in MP has significantly increased in the last five days, while it has decreased in Punjab and Haryana. This trend is concerning, as stubble burning contributes significantly to the pollution level in Delhi. The air …

Union Agriculture Minister Meets to Reduce Stubble Burning Pollution in Delhi
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Agriculture Minister Meets to Reduce Stubble Burning Pollution in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a meeting to reduce the pollution caused by stubble burning. The meeting was attended by Union environment minister Bhupendra Yadav and agriculture ministers of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. The government plans to monitor hotspots across Delhi through drones and will take concrete steps to control the pollution caused by stubble burning.

Union Agriculture Minister Meets to Reduce Stubble Burning Pollution in Delhi
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Agriculture Minister Meets to Reduce Stubble Burning Pollution in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a meeting to reduce the pollution caused by stubble burning in Delhi. The meeting was attended by Union environment minister Bhupendra Yadav and agriculture ministers of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. The government plans to monitor the incidents of stubble burning and take concrete steps to control the pollution caused by firecrackers. The …

Delhi Air Pollution: Uptick in Stubble Burning in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi Air Pollution: Uptick in Stubble Burning in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai has claimed an increase in stubble burning incidents in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, posing a significant risk to regional air quality. He urges the central and state authorities to maximize efforts in the coming days to curb pollution levels before the onset of winter.

Farmers Protesting Farm Fires, Procurement Delays in Punjab
2 months ago

Farmers Protesting Farm Fires, Procurement Delays in Punjab

India Today  

Farmers in Punjab are protesting farm fire cases and procurement delays, demanding an end to the government's punitive measures. The state has recorded 1,510 stubble burning incidents and 1,668 farm fire cases, with 1,228 FIRs filed against farmers. The government has imposed financial penalties and ongoing investigations into farm fires, but farmers argue that enforcement alone won't resolve the issue. …

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