Stubble burning: SC asks CAQM to hold meet with Punjab, Haryana, UP
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Stubble burning: SC asks CAQM to hold meet with Punjab, Haryana, UP

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Commission for Air Quality Management to meet with the Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh governments to discuss action plans for tackling stubble burning. The court also addressed the issue of support for daily wagers affected by construction bans, noting that Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Haryana had failed to comply with its previous directives. Punjab advocate general Gurminder Singh reiterated the state’s commitment to curbing stubble burning but urged the court to consider other pollution sources in Delhi. Earlier, the court criticised Punjab and Haryana for slow action on stubble burning and called for a long-term solution, including real-time monitoring.

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Crop shift to alleviate stubble fires: CAQM tells Supreme Court
1 day, 4 hours ago

Crop shift to alleviate stubble fires: CAQM tells Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, the three states that burn the most farm stubble, have proposed to shift more than 500,000 hectares where they grow non-Basmati rice to alternative crops such as maize, sugarcane and cotton, as part of a plan to minimise the fires that cause an air pollution emergency in north India every winter, the Supreme Court has …

SC junks plea to direct Punjab, Haryana to control stubble burning
1 day, 20 hours ago

SC junks plea to direct Punjab, Haryana to control stubble burning

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi A farmer burns straw stubble The Supreme Court has rejected a plea by an activist seeking directions to the Punjab and Haryana governments to take strict measures to control stubble burning, citing that the application does not offer any particulars. A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan observed: “When this court has passed several orders …

Delhi Air Pollution| Supreme Court Directs CAQM To Hold Meeting With 3 States On Proposed Action Plans To Tackle Stubble Burning
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi Air Pollution| Supreme Court Directs CAQM To Hold Meeting With 3 States On Proposed Action Plans To Tackle Stubble Burning

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today directed the Commission for Air Quality Management to hold a meeting with the States of Punjab, Haryana and U.P on the proposed action plans for crop diversification, In-situ and Ex-situ management for crop residue and mass awareness and consultation programmes in an effort to tackle the issue of stubble burning by farmers. A bench of Justice …

Delhi AQI | What's the alternative to stubble burning?
3 months ago

Delhi AQI | What's the alternative to stubble burning?

New Indian Express  

Blanketed in smog, Delhi, the bustling capital of India, has been struggling to find ‘clear visibility’ on pollution reduction norms. Impact of Stubble Burning Burning stubble releases hazardous greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen dioxide in high volumes. Consequences of the Climate Crisis on Laborers A 2024 collaborative research project by Mid Sweden University and …

Stubble burning: ₹1.47-crore fine collected from Punjab, Haryana farmers
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

CAQM yet to submit data on increase in stubble ‘burnt area’ to apex court
4 months ago

CAQM yet to submit data on increase in stubble ‘burnt area’ to apex court

The Hindu  

Despite a Supreme Court directive, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas is yet to submit data to the top court on the increase in paddy stubble ‘burnt area’ in Punjab and Haryana in 2023, according to sources and the CAQM’s recent affidavit. On November 22, a Bench of Justices A.S. Oka and Augustine George Masih …

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

Supreme Court takes note of India Today report exposing stubble-burning eyewash
4 months ago

Supreme Court takes note of India Today report exposing stubble-burning eyewash

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday took note of India Today’s special investigation report which stated that farmers in Punjab are being told by government officials not to burn stubble during specific hours to evade detention by satellites. Taking note of the second report submitted by the court appointed commissioners, the Supreme Court said that the report states an abject failure …

Smokescreen or reality? The truth about stubble burning in Punjab
4 months 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 …

Centre in SC strongly opposes setting up ex judges panel to monitor stubble burning
4 months, 1 week ago

Centre in SC strongly opposes setting up ex judges panel to monitor stubble burning

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre on Friday opposed in the Supreme court a proposal to form a committee of former apex court judges to oversee the implementation of measures to curb stubble burning, a key contributor to Delhi-NCR's air pollution. A bench headed by former Supreme Court's Justice Madan B Lokur had heard pleas related to pollution and the role of …

Union Minister ML Khattar says no use use in blaming others, amid Delhi's severe air crisis
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Politics clouds clean air efforts as Delhi CM Atishi blames BJP for Haryana stubble burning
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Atishi blames Centre for Delhi pollution: BJP-ruled states lead in stubble burning
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Stubble burning contributed to over 30% of Delhi's pollution levels: Data
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Punjab And Haryana Owe An Explanation: Supreme Court Reiterates Concern Over Reluctance To Prosecute Officials For Violating CAQM Orders On Stubble Burning
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab And Haryana Owe An Explanation: Supreme Court Reiterates Concern Over Reluctance To Prosecute Officials For Violating CAQM Orders On Stubble Burning

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday reiterated its concern over the reluctance of states of Punjab and Haryana to prosecute officials that have violated CAQM orders regarding stubble burning under Section 14 of the Commission for Air Quality Management Act. Regarding air pollution from stubble burning, the Court examined compliance affidavits submitted by the governments of Punjab and Haryana, which indicated …

Punjab records highest single-day spike with 730 stubble burning cases
4 months, 3 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 …

After Supreme Court Rap, Centre Doubles Penalties For Stubble Burning; Farmers To Pay Up To Rs. 30,000 For Violations
4 months, 3 weeks ago

After Supreme Court Rap, Centre Doubles Penalties For Stubble Burning; Farmers To Pay Up To Rs. 30,000 For Violations

Live Law  

The Central Government has issued an amendment to the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Rules, 2023. This amendment, notified on November 6, 2024, by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, doubles the rates of environmental compensation for stubble burning in the National Capital Region and surrounding states. According to the amendment, …

Stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana | Caught in the cross (farm) fire
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4 months, 3 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 …

Govt amends CAQM rules; doubles penalty for stubble burning to combat air pollution in National Capital Region
4 months, 3 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 …

Centre doubles fines for stubble burning amid Delhi's deteriorating air quality
4 months, 3 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. …

Madhya Pradesh: More stubble burning incidents than Punjab, Haryana
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
5 months, 1 week 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. …

SC Warns Against Stubble Burning, Urges States to Protect Right to Live in Clean Environment
5 months, 1 week ago

SC Warns Against Stubble Burning, Urges States to Protect Right to Live in Clean Environment

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has emphasized that stubble burning is a violation of citizens' fundamental right to live in a pollution-free environment under Article 21 of the Constitution. The court noted that while the states of Punjab and Haryana claimed that they have taken steps to implement the CAQM order, they failed to provide specific evidence of monitoring actions taken by …

Over 870 FIRs Filed in Stubble Burning Cases in a Month: Punjab Police
5 months, 1 week ago

Over 870 FIRs Filed in Stubble Burning Cases in a Month: Punjab Police

News 18  

Police in Punjab have registered over 870 FIRs for stubble burning cases in the past month and imposed fines of Rs 10.55 lakh on the offenders. Red entries have also been made in revenue records of nearly 400 farmers for burning crop residue, making it difficult for them to sell, mortgage their land or avail loans against it.

Delhi Pollution: AAP Govt Launches 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' Campaign to Curb Emissions
5 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Pollution: AAP Govt Launches 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' Campaign to Curb Emissions

Live Mint  

Delhi's Environment Minister launches a campaign to curb vehicular emissions and air pollution in the city. The campaign, named 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off', encourages people to switch off their vehicle engines while waiting at red lights or traffic lights to curb emissions. The campaign kicked off at the ITO crossing in Delhi, with volunteers holding placards and distributing roses …

Haryana Farmers Face Market Curbs as Stubble Burning Continues
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana Farmers Face Market Curbs as Stubble Burning Continues

Hindustan Times  

Farmers in Haryana face market curbs due to crop residue burning. The government has issued orders to all deputy commissioners and directors of agriculture to take action against farmers found burning crop residue and impose restrictions on them from selling crops in mandis through the e-kharid portal for the next two seasons.

Haryana Govt Cracks Down on Stubble Burning, Farmers To Face FIRs and Bans on Crop Sales in Mandis
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana Govt Cracks Down on Stubble Burning, Farmers To Face FIRs and Bans on Crop Sales in Mandis

ABP News  

Haryana government issues FIRs and bans crop sales in Mandis for stubble burning farmers. The government has launched several schemes to encourage farmers to opt for alternative methods of cultivation, but farmers continue to burn stubble. The Supreme Court has taken suo motu notice and summoned the Chief Secretaries of the Punjab and Haryana governments to explain their stance on …

‘It is all in the air’: SC raps Delhi air quality panel for failing to curb pollution
6 months ago

‘It is all in the air’: SC raps Delhi air quality panel for failing to curb pollution

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday pulled up the Commission for Air Quality Management over its alleged lack of effort to curb stubble burning in neighbouring states, which has been a significant contributor to Delhi's air pollution during winter months. A bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George Masih questioned the CAQM’s ability to implement the provisions of the …

List steps taken to curb farm fires: SC to CAQM
6 months, 1 week ago

List steps taken to curb farm fires: SC to CAQM

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a report from the Commission for Air Quality Management on steps taken to prevent farm fires and action taken against officers for allowing such incidents despite past orders to stop them, reacting to news reports of farmers in Punjab starting to burn stubble. A bench headed by justice AS Oka posted the matter on …

Stubble Burning Begins Around Delhi, Supreme Court Says 'We Want Answers On Friday!'
6 months, 1 week ago

Stubble Burning Begins Around Delhi, Supreme Court Says 'We Want Answers On Friday!'

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that it wants answers on the fresh cases of stubble burning around Delhi. In October 2023, the top court directed the Commission for Air Quality Management to submit a report detailing the steps taken to tackle the worsening air quality in and around the national capital. Taking note of the worsening air quality in …

NGT Orders Punjab Government To Detail Strategy For Reducing Stubble Burning Incidents
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NGT Orders Punjab Government To Detail Strategy For Reducing Stubble Burning Incidents

ABP News  

New Delhi, Apr 7 The National Green Tribunal has directed the Punjab government to disclose in its comprehensive report how it will achieve its projected target for reducing incidents of stubble burning in the present year. The bench also comprising judicial member Justice Sudhir Agarwal and expert member A Senthil Vel said the report disclosed the target for 2024 upon …

Stubble burning: Prepare time-bound action plan for 2024: NGT to Punjab, Haryana
1 year, 4 months ago

Stubble burning: Prepare time-bound action plan for 2024: NGT to Punjab, Haryana

Hindustan Times  

The National Green Tribunal has directed Punjab and Haryana to formulate a time-bound plan to tackle stubble burning between January 1 and September 1, 2024, emphasising farm fires were a “serious problem” and preparations for remedial action should start now. A bench of NGT chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava said according to a Commission for Air Quality Management report, there were …

Farm unions block roads in Punjab, demand free pass to continue stubble burning, CM Mann appeals not to harass public
1 year, 4 months ago

Farm unions block roads in Punjab, demand free pass to continue stubble burning, CM Mann appeals not to harass public

Op India  

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has appealed to protesting farmers’ unions to not block roads and approach the state government with their grievances. Understand people’s feelings.” ਮੇਰੀ ਕਿਸਾਨ ਯੂਨੀਅਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਹਰ ਗੱਲ ਤੇ ਸੜਕਾਂ ਰੋਕ ਕੇ ਆਮ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਆਪਣੇ ਵਿਰੁੱਧ ਨਾ ਕਰੋ.ਸਰਕਾਰ ਨਾਲ ਗੱਲ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਚੰਡੀਗੜ੍ਹ ਦਾ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਭਵਨ, ਸੈਕਟਰੀਏਟ, ਖੇਤੀਬਾੜੀ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਦਾ ਦਫ਼ਤਰ ਅਤੇ …

Haryana CM takes a dig at Punjab government over stubble burning
1 year, 4 months ago

Haryana CM takes a dig at Punjab government over stubble burning

The Hindu  

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal on November 21 took a dig at the Aam Aadmi Party-led government in Punjab after the Supreme Court’s advice to Punjab to learn from Haryana’s approach surrounding incentives given to farmers to curb stubble burning. Mr. Lal said the Haryana government’s serious approach to the issue of stubble burning, and the collaborative efforts with farmers …

‘Take cue from Haryana’: SC raps Punjab govt on not curbing stubble burning
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Take cue from Haryana’: SC raps Punjab govt on not curbing stubble burning

Live Mint  

National Capital Delhi's air quality deteriorated over night and the main factor responsible for the worsening condition of Delhi's air pollution is being cited to stubble burning ahead of winters. The apex court made a note of Punjab government's report that 8,481 meetings have been held with farmers and farm leaders to convince them to not burn paddy straws by …

SC Pulls Up Punjab Govt Over Stubble Burning, Asks Delhi, UP Govts To File Action-Taken Report
1 year, 4 months ago

SC Pulls Up Punjab Govt Over Stubble Burning, Asks Delhi, UP Govts To File Action-Taken Report

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked why is the Punjab government not making the process of crop residue management 100% free. Even if a machine is given for free, there is diesel cost, manpower, etc," a Bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia said, according to news agency ANI. The Supreme Court said that farmers are being "made …

Punjab: Farmer Bodies Hold Protest, Seek Withdrawal of Cases Against Farmers for Burning Stubble
1 year, 4 months ago

Punjab: Farmer Bodies Hold Protest, Seek Withdrawal of Cases Against Farmers for Burning Stubble

News 18  

Several farmer bodies in Punjab on Monday held protests at the offices of deputy commissioners and sub-divisional magistrates at many places, seeking the withdrawal of cases registered against farmers for burning stubble. The agitating farmers demanded the withdrawal of legal actions, including registration of FIRs and rollback of the fine imposed on farmers for burning crop residue. In Hoshiarpur, farmers …

Over 930 FIRs registered against farmers for burning stubble: Punjab Police
1 year, 4 months ago

Over 930 FIRs registered against farmers for burning stubble: Punjab Police

The Hindu  

The Punjab Police has registered 932 FIRs against farmers for burning crop residue since November 8 while a fine of ₹1.67 crore has been imposed in 7,405 cases, a senior official said on Sunday. According to the Special Director General of Police Arpit Shukla, red entries were made in the revenue records of 340 farmers for stubble burning. He said …

Can only seek their mercy: Delhi LG as farms smoulder in Punjab
1 year, 4 months ago

Can only seek their mercy: Delhi LG as farms smoulder in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

In a scathing criticism of the Aam Aadmi Party governments in Delhi and Punjab over the ongoing pollution crisis, lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Thursday said that “nothing concrete” has been done in the national capital to tackle the issue, while Punjab was “playing truant” as farm fires rage in the neighbouring state. In a series of posts on social …

Acting tough on farmers burning stubble, Punjab registers 83 FIRs
1 year, 4 months ago

Acting tough on farmers burning stubble, Punjab registers 83 FIRs

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab government on Wednesday registered 83 FIRs against farmers for burning paddy stubble taking the total number of FIRs against farmers after Supreme Court directions to 336. This is the second highest number of FIRs registered after the apex court directed Punjab and other states to take tough measures to curb stubble fire. Special DGP, law and order, and …

After a brief halt during Supreme Court hearing, stubble burning in Punjab is back with a vengeance as Delhi chokes
1 year, 4 months ago

After a brief halt during Supreme Court hearing, stubble burning in Punjab is back with a vengeance as Delhi chokes

Op India  

On 13th November, 1,624 incidents of stubble burning were reported in the state of Punjab. A day earlier, on Diwali, that is, 12th November, there were 987 incidents of stubble burning reported in the North Indian state. During the hearing, the apex court categorically blamed stubble burning in Punjab for the poor Air Quality Index in Delhi. On 13th November, …

Bihar govt to 'name and shame' farmers parctising stubble burning to curb air pollution
1 year, 4 months ago

Bihar govt to 'name and shame' farmers parctising stubble burning to curb air pollution

India TV News  

The Bihar government has come up with a unique way of controlling air pollution ahead of Diwali. "The state government has banned crop residue burning to check air pollution, and protect the fertility of the soil. It has issued a strict warning to farmers that if they indulge in stubble burning, financial assistance and subsidies under government schemes would be …

NGT raps Punjab over air pollution, asks to ‘point out one city where situation has improved’
1 year, 4 months ago

NGT raps Punjab over air pollution, asks to ‘point out one city where situation has improved’

India TV News  

Air pollution: National Green Tribunal on Friday rapped the Punjab Pollution Control Board over pollution in various cities of the state and said that they are “engulfed in smoke”, while also observing what is shown in report and satellite image does not match. NGT pulls up Punjab Pollution Control Board “Is there any improvement in any place?”, “Point out one …

93% of 22,644 stubble burning events recorded in Punjab, as per sources
1 year, 4 months ago

93% of 22,644 stubble burning events recorded in Punjab, as per sources

Op India  

For the period from September 15 to November 7, a total of 22,644 stubble-burning events have been recorded, out of which 93 per cent were in Punjab and 7 per cent in Haryana, a source said on Thursday. State Governments of Punjab and Haryana were directed to make full use of available Seeder machines to prevent further stubble burning,” the …

Stubble fires continue to rage in Punjab despite SC directive
1 year, 4 months ago

Stubble fires continue to rage in Punjab despite SC directive

Hindustan Times  

Punjab’s farmers defied the Supreme Court’s directions on Wednesday, with 2,003 cases of stubble burning being recorded on the day, even as Delhi’s air quality index plunged back into the severe category with a reading of 426 at 4pm. Punjab agriculture director Jaswant Singh said, “The number of farm fires is expected to come down from Thursday as the civil …

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