Smokescreen or reality? The truth about stubble burning in Punjab
3 weeks, 6 days 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 avoid satellite detection. Farmers know this and burn stubble after 4 PM to avoid detection," he explained, referring to this method as a way to "kill the snake without breaking the stick." In Bathinda's Behman Diwana, Cooperative Society Secretary Jagjit Singh confirmed that nodal officers often advise farmers to burn stubble after the satellite windows close. "Farmers burn after 4 PM because the dew settles, the smoke doesn't rise as much, and satellites struggle to detect the temperature changes."

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AAP MP Raghav Chadha proposes financial assistance to farmers for stubble management
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2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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

Farm fires rise in M.P., drop in Punjab, Haryana: IARI data
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3 weeks, 1 day 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, 2 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, 4 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 …

The warning in landscape fires
3 weeks, 4 days ago

The warning in landscape fires

Hindustan Times  

A study in The Lancet that estimates 2.5 million deaths in India between 2000 and 2019 were due to air pollution from landscape fires should bring home the severity of the human costs of forest fires and crop stubble burning. Post facto measures, such as the Graded Response Action Plan for NCR pollution, have proved painfully inadequate The intensity and …

Supreme Court takes note of India Today report exposing stubble-burning eyewash
3 weeks, 4 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 …

Delhi’s pollution emergency and India’s aspiration to become a leading economy
3 weeks, 5 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 …

Centre to revamp farm fire detection method, take Isro help amid false data row
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Centre to revamp farm fire detection method, take Isro help amid false data row

India Today  

Amid alleged manipulation of stubble burning data by officials, the Centre is preparing to overhaul its approach to identifying and addressing farm fires and will introduce a "paddy burnt area" system to complement the existing "fire count" method starting next year. The move aims to enhance the accuracy of stubble burning data, which has been marred by a reported error …

Haryana Farmers Face Fertilizer Shortage Crisis; Government Denies Problem, Imposes Stubble Burning Fines
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Haryana Farmers Face Fertilizer Shortage Crisis; Government Denies Problem, Imposes Stubble Burning Fines

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 26, 2024 20:37 IST - 9 MINS READ Defying pollsters, exit polls, and predictions, the BJP scored a hat trick in Haryana, albeit with a narrow lead in the recent Assembly election. However, the fact is that farmers in Haryana, including women, were seen queuing up for hours for bags of diammonium phosphate outside shops selling the …

Stubble Burning Spewing Toxic Fumes Into Telangana Air
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1 month ago

Stubble Burning Spewing Toxic Fumes Into Telangana Air

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Lakhs of tonnes of toxic carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide, sulphur dioxide, potassium and particulate matter in the form of soot are being added to the air over Telangana with an increasing number of farmers in the state resorting to stubble burning at the end of the Kharif crop season. Infograph 1 Toxic fumes Expected paddy straw/stubble after Kharif …

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 …

Delhi air pollution: National capital’s air quality plunges to ’hazardous’ levels with AQI soaring to 526
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: National capital’s air quality plunges to ’hazardous’ levels with AQI soaring to 526

Live Mint  

Delhi on Wednesday experienced a severe environmental crisis, with the Air Quality Index reaching hazardous levels across various areas. The following are the AQI readings for different locations in the city Alipur: 490 Anand Lok: 504 Anand Prabat: 376 Anand Vihar: 591 Ashok Vihar Phase 1: 522 Ashok Vihar Phase 2: 527 Ashok Vihar Phases 3 and 4: 634 Delhi …

Cross-border smogism
1 month ago

Cross-border smogism

Times of India  

A former associate editor with the Times of India, Jug Suraiya writes two regular columns for the print edition, Jugular Vein, which appears every Friday, and Second Opinion, which appears on Wednesdays. MORE Thanks to its ISI, Pakistan’s smoking can be made injurious to India’s health Islamabad has yet to address New Delhi’s concerns about cross-border terrorism emanating from its …

DC Edit | Delhi-NCR air too toxic to breathe, but govts dither
1 month ago

DC Edit | Delhi-NCR air too toxic to breathe, but govts dither

Deccan Chronicle  

Delhi’s air in winter is injurious to health. Today’s air over the region, including Gurugram, Noida and Faridabad, is smothered in a pea soup fog that hangs like a malevolent blanket, so much so people are being advised to stay indoors on days of poor AQI. Emergency responses have seen the closing of schools, people working from home and regulations …

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 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 …

2007 Smoke-Free Chandigarh turns into India's second most polluted city
1 month ago

2007 Smoke-Free Chandigarh turns into India's second most polluted city

India Today  

On the outskirts of the Shivalik Hills in the northern plain lies the city of Chandigarh, which also serves as the capital of two states, Punjab and Haryana. However, in the past 17 years, significant changes have pushed Chandigarh to become the second most polluted city in India, as of November 15, 2024. The decade from 2010 to 2020 saw …

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 …

New evidence shows there is no drop in stubble burning in Punjab, but farmers are avoiding satellites
1 month, 1 week ago

New evidence shows there is no drop in stubble burning in Punjab, but farmers are avoiding satellites

Op India  

The incidents of stubble burning in several states of India like Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi are becoming a major concern given the increasing level of pollution in the capital city of India. But, now experts have indicated that the data showing the decline in stubble burning may be misleading, and farmers might be fooling the satellites …

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 …

Punjab And Haryana Owe An Explanation: Supreme Court Reiterates Concern Over Reluctance To Prosecute Officials For Violating CAQM Orders On Stubble Burning
1 month, 1 week 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 …

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 …

Amid farm fires, smog envelops state
1 month, 1 week ago

Amid farm fires, smog envelops state

Hindustan Times  

The state saw 418 fresh stubble burning cases on Monday, taking the tally to 7,029 cases this kharif season. Though the trend of stubble burning has receded this year across the state, the maximum number of fresh cases are being reported from southern Punjab districts where the paddy harvesting is still on. Punjab Pollution Control Board chairman Adarsh Pal Vig …

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 …

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. …

Mohali's stubble burning cases drop by 68%, thanks to awareness campaign
1 month, 2 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 …

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 …

Toxic smog cloaks New Delhi a day after Diwali festival as firecracker smoke worsens air quality
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Toxic smog cloaks New Delhi a day after Diwali festival as firecracker smoke worsens air quality

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A thick layer of toxic …

Delhi Air Quality Soars to 900 Amid Diwali Ban, Health Crisis Looms
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Air Quality Soars to 900 Amid Diwali Ban, Health Crisis Looms

India TV News  

Delhi's air quality takes a hit on Diwali despite firecracker ban, with readings exceeding 900 in certain areas. The city's air quality has been a major concern, with Diwali pollution posing a serious health risk due to fine particulate matter concentrations. Despite a citywide firecracker ban, widespread defiance and stubble burning have contributed to the alarming rise in pollution. The …

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, 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 …

Delhi Air Pollution: Uptick in Stubble Burning in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh
1 month, 3 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.

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