AAP, BJP spar on stubble burning, blame each other’s govts. in Punjab, Haryana
1 year, 2 months ago

AAP, BJP spar on stubble burning, blame each other’s govts. in Punjab, Haryana

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday demanded Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal’s resignation over the “threefold rise” in the number of stubble burning cases in the State over the last year. Hitting back, the Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party accused AAP of lying to cover up the rising instances of stubble burning under its own government in Punjab. Addressing a press conference, AAP’s Haryana vice-president Anurag Dhanda said stubble burning cases have been on the rise in the State, with 62 reported in 2021, 80 in 2022 and 277 in 2023 so far. Meanwhile, Delhi BJP secretary Harish Khurana said as per a recent study on instances of burning crop residue, a total of 1,565 cases were recorded from September 15 to October 8 in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.

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Farm fires rise in M.P., drop in Punjab, Haryana: IARI data
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3 weeks, 2 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 …

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 …

Supreme Court takes note of India Today report exposing stubble-burning eyewash
3 weeks, 5 days 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 weeks 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
1 month 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Mohali's stubble burning cases drop by 68%, thanks to awareness campaign
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mohali's stubble burning cases drop by 68%, thanks to awareness campaign

Hindustan Times  

Mohali sees a significant drop in stubble burning cases, with a 68% reduction reported this year compared to last year. The decrease is attributed to the awareness raised by various departments and the enforcement of strict regulations. The administration has identified 12 sites where fires were reported, and an environmental compensation of ₹12,500 has been imposed and collected. Additionally, the …

Haryana Farmers Embraces Sustainable Farming Practices with Advanced Machinery
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Haryana Farmers Embraces Sustainable Farming Practices with Advanced Machinery

Hindustan Times  

Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana urges farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices to protect the environment. He demonstrated the use of advanced agricultural machinery for stubble management and emphasized the importance of proper stubble management to prevent burning. Rana also announced the paving of pathways leading to fields to improve accessibility and reduce pollution.

Madhya Pradesh: More stubble burning incidents than Punjab, Haryana
1 month, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

Farmers Protesting Farm Fires, Procurement Delays in Punjab
1 month, 4 weeks 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
2 months 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 …

Stubble Burning Declines in Haryana and Punjab, But Delhi's Air Quality Remains Poor
2 months ago

Stubble Burning Declines in Haryana and Punjab, But Delhi's Air Quality Remains Poor

ABP News  

Stubble burning incidents in Haryana and Punjab have decreased, potentially leading to improved air quality in Delhi. The analysis shows a significant reduction in fire counts in these states, with areas like Karnal and Kaithal experiencing significant drops. However, some areas, including Gurgaon, Mewat, and Jhajjhar, experienced increases. Delhi's air quality was adversely affected by these fire incidents, with the …

Over 870 FIRs Filed in Stubble Burning Cases in a Month: Punjab Police
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

Stubble burning: Prepare time-bound action plan for 2024: NGT to Punjab, Haryana
1 year 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 Fires Down by 27% in Punjab, 37% in Haryana Compared to Last Year: Environment Ministry
1 year ago

Farm Fires Down by 27% in Punjab, 37% in Haryana Compared to Last Year: Environment Ministry

News 18  

Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana has declined by 27 per cent and 37 per cent as against last year, the Union environment ministry has said. This marks a 37 per cent reduction in 2023 compared to 2022, with reductions of 67 per cent compared to 2021 and 45 per cent compared to 2020. The ministry said four districts in …

Haryana CM takes a dig at Punjab government over stubble burning
1 year, 1 month 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 …

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

Over 930 FIRs registered against farmers for burning stubble: Punjab Police
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Punjab Reports Over 1,200 Farm Fires Despite Red Alert
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab Reports Over 1,200 Farm Fires Despite Red Alert

News 18  

Punjab reported more than 1,200 stubble burning incidents on Thursday, while air quality indices turned ‘severe’ and ‘very poor’ in neighbouring Haryana. The fresh crop residue burning cases indicated that there was no let up in such cases despite the Punjab Police sounding a red alert in all the districts, warning of legal action against those found burning stubble. Of …

Punjab records 2,544 stubble-burning incidents in 24 hours, 2nd highest of the season
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab records 2,544 stubble-burning incidents in 24 hours, 2nd highest of the season

Op India  

On 15th November, the state of Punjab reported 2,544 stubble-burning incidents, raising concerns over the inability of the state machinery to follow the Supreme Court’s instructions to stop the practice. 5th November has seen the highest number of stubble burning incidents, with 3,230 farm fires reported in Punjab. However, it cannot be an excuse to let 30,000+ incidents occur in …

Acting tough on farmers burning stubble, Punjab registers 83 FIRs
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Punjab records over 1,700 farm fires, 'very poor' AQI in parts of Haryana
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab records over 1,700 farm fires, 'very poor' AQI in parts of Haryana

Hindustan Times  

Punjab on Tuesday reported 1,776 stubble-burning incidents, taking the total number of farm fires to 28,117 while air quality indices in Haryana and the border state were in 'poor' and 'very poor' categories. Paddy straw burning in Punjab and Haryana is considered one of the reasons behind the alarming spike in air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR.) Paddy straw burning in …

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

The week in 5 charts | Palestinian fatalities cross 11,000, stubble burning and more
1 year, 1 month ago

The week in 5 charts | Palestinian fatalities cross 11,000, stubble burning and more

The Hindu  

Palestinian fatalities cross 11,000 Since October 7, over 11,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza as a result of Israel’s retalliation to a deadly attack by Hamas which killed around 1,200 Israelis and also resulted in over 230 hostages being held captive by Hamas. Fewer stubble burning incidents recorded this year, but effect still significant This November, air pollution spiked …

Chandrayaan lessons to solve stubble burning
1 year, 1 month ago

Chandrayaan lessons to solve stubble burning

Hindustan Times  

On September 6, 2019, a few kilometres from the moon’s surface, Chandrayaan-2’s lander lost contact with the Indian Space Research Organisation and later crashed. But Chandrayaan-2 sent back data that provided valuable clues on why it failed – among other factors, the lander’s software could not handle the forces or manoeuvring needed to land safely, which the narrow confines of …

Centre faults Punjab’s farm fires for Delhi’s air pollution problem
1 year, 1 month ago

Centre faults Punjab’s farm fires for Delhi’s air pollution problem

The Hindu  

With Delhi’s air pollution plummeting precipitously and no respite expected in the weeks ahead, a meeting chaired by the Union Cabinet Secretary and senior officers of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi on November 8 concluded that the current crisis was “majorly” on account of stubble burning. Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav said on X on Thursday that “.93% of …

Haryana ‘managing’ its farm fire data: AAP; don’t politicise the issue, says Manohar Lal
1 year, 1 month ago

Haryana ‘managing’ its farm fire data: AAP; don’t politicise the issue, says Manohar Lal

The Hindu  

Haryana AAP vice-president Anurag Dhanda on Wednesday questioned the authenticity of the State government’s data on stubble burning. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Manohar Lal told reporters at an event in Pinjore on Wednesday that pollution in Delhi-NCR is not a political issue, “However, some leaders are doing politics on it.” “We are providing machines to farmers, along with subsidies, to help …

Haryana CM on air pollution: 'Can help Kejriwal, Mann on stubble burning issue'
1 year, 1 month ago

Haryana CM on air pollution: 'Can help Kejriwal, Mann on stubble burning issue'

India TV News  

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday lamented that politics is being played on the matter of 'stubble burning' by the AAP government in Delhi and Punjab. It directed Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan to ensure that crop residue burning was stopped "forthwith", amid a spike in pollution levels in Delhi-NCR. Several cities in neighbouring Haryana, Rajasthan, and …

Amid Delhi air pollution, Supreme Court's strong words for Punjab over stubble burning: 'Stop it’
1 year, 1 month ago

Amid Delhi air pollution, Supreme Court's strong words for Punjab over stubble burning: 'Stop it’

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Punjab government over stubble burning while thick clouds of smog shrouded parts of Delhi as the air quality across the national capital continued to remain in the 'severe' category. A bench of justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia, hearing air pollution matters, directed Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to stop …

Punjab reports over 1,500 farm fires; Haryana's air quality in 'severe' category
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab reports over 1,500 farm fires; Haryana's air quality in 'severe' category

India Today  

Punjab on Tuesday reported more than 1,500 stubble burning incidents, while many parts in Haryana saw air quality indices in the 'severe' and 'very poor' categories. Meanwhile, Haryana's Fatehabad recorded an air quality index of 421, followed by Hisar at 403, Jind at 384, Sonipat at 381, Kaithal 377, Faridabad 374, Gurugram 364, Bhiwani 361, Sirsa 334, Panipat 328 and …

'Arvind Kejriwal's polluted politics': BJP slams AAP for blaming Haryana for Delhi's pollution
1 year, 1 month ago

'Arvind Kejriwal's polluted politics': BJP slams AAP for blaming Haryana for Delhi's pollution

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party for blaming BJP-ruled Haryana for Delhi's ‘severe’ pollution, saying the national capital has become a gas chamber because of chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and AAP's "polluted politics". "Polluting BS3 buses come to Delhi from Haryana; they have been mulling buying 100 EV buses, but haven't purchased them; …

AAP blames Haryana for Delhi's pollution crisis; says ‘Punjab 500 km away’
1 year, 1 month ago

AAP blames Haryana for Delhi's pollution crisis; says ‘Punjab 500 km away’

Hindustan Times  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday sought to blame Haryana for the pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR, citing the state's proximity to the national capital. AAP national spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar called for an analysis of the anti-pollution measures taken by the Manohar Lal Khattar-led government since 2014. The AAP spokesperson also said that the air pollution in Delhi witnessed a 31 …

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