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 in the Indo-Gangetic Plain and a toxic smog covered the national capital for about a week. While many factors come together to create smog, stubble burning remains a significant one, despite fewer incidents being recorded this year compared to last year, as shown in the charts below. In the 2023 elections, the ruling Mizo National Front, the main opposition party Zoram People’s Movement and Congress have fielded candidates for all 40 seats.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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
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. …

Delhi's Air Quality Under Siege: A Fire Season Crisis
2 months ago

Delhi's Air Quality Under Siege: A Fire Season Crisis

India Today  

Delhi's air quality has been significantly impacted by the recent fire incidents in Haryana and Punjab. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) has soared to alarming levels on days without fires, with the AQI reaching 233, indicating poor air quality. However, during the stubble burning season, the AQI spiked to 337, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated fire management and …

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 …

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.

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 …

Farm fires start early this year
3 months ago

Farm fires start early this year

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh: Farmers in Punjab have started setting ablaze their residual crop much before the anticipated dates, as evidenced by 31 cases of stubble-burning reported from Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur and Nawanshahr districts since September 15, according to data collected by the Punjab Pollution Control Board. The crisis begins with the farm fires in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, where farmers …

Why Delhi’s air quality remains in the red despite a fall in stubble burning
1 year ago

Why Delhi’s air quality remains in the red despite a fall in stubble burning

Live Mint  

Sangrur/Sirsa: The air quality in Delhi saw no improvement in November despite a significant fall in stubble burning in neighbouring states, pointing to weather patterns as the probable culprit for what has ballooned to an air pollution crisis in the national capital region. This, it said, is “primarily owing to highly unfavourable meteorology and climate conditions prevailing over the region …

Punjab records over 600 farm fires as farmers continue stubble burning, defying SC order
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab records over 600 farm fires as farmers continue stubble burning, defying SC order

India TV News  

Stubble burning: Farmers continued to set crop residue ablaze, thus contributing to the over 600 stubble-burning incidents that took place in Punjab on Saturday, defying the Supreme Court’s orders to stop the farm fires which is a major cause of air pollution in the neighbouring regions including the national capital. The Supreme Court had on November 7 directed Punjab, Haryana, …

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, …

Stubble trouble | Decoding the smog blanket over Delhi
1 year, 1 month ago

Stubble trouble | Decoding the smog blanket over Delhi

The Hindu  

It’s the first week of November and Delhi is blanketed in smog. ‘We burn stubble out of compulsion’ As stubble burning is a significant factor, though not solely responsible for the spike in pollution, as Tripathi says, it also dominates conversations in Punjab. In Rupnagar district’s Rolu Majra village, Pargat Singh, in his 70s, who has cultivated paddy in a …

Rain brings respite from farm fires in Punjab
1 year, 1 month ago

Rain brings respite from farm fires in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

Light to moderate rainfall across the state has given major relief from raging farm fires as only six active cases of stubble burning were reported in Punjab on Friday. Last year also, only three cases of stubble burning were reported due to heavy rainfall on November 14 but after that the state recorded nearly 4,000 cases of stubble burning in …

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 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 clocks over 2k farm fire incidents on Monday; next 10 days critical, say experts
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab clocks over 2k farm fire incidents on Monday; next 10 days critical, say experts

Hindustan Times  

After recording 63% of total cases of stubble burning in the past one week, the agriculture experts said the coming 10 days are going to be crucial for Punjab as far as the spike in fire incidents is concerned. Of the 2,060 cases, Sangrur reported a maximum of 509 followed by Bathinda 210, Mansa 195, Barnala 189, Ferozepur 146, Faridkot …

'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; …

At 3,230, Punjab Records Maximum Farm Fires in a Day; Air Quality 'Severe' in Parts of Haryana
1 year, 1 month ago

At 3,230, Punjab Records Maximum Farm Fires in a Day; Air Quality 'Severe' in Parts of Haryana

News 18  

Punjab on Sunday reported 3,230 farm fires, the highest in a day so far this season, while the air quality in large parts of Haryana was recorded in ’very poor’ and ’severe’ categories. With the 3,230 fresh farm fires, the total number of stubble burning incidents in Punjab so far this season stands at 17,403, according to Punjab Remote Sensing …

'Punjab's stubble smoke has no impact on Delhi', says AAP minister Gopal Rai
1 year, 1 month ago

'Punjab's stubble smoke has no impact on Delhi', says AAP minister Gopal Rai

Op India  

Even as air pollution in Delhi remains in severe category, AAP leaders refuse to accept that the rampant stubble burning in Punjab is partly responsible for this. On Sunday, Delhi environment minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai said that the incidents of stubble burning in Punjab are halved and the smoke from the stubble burning in Punjab has no impact …

560 cases of stubble burning reported in Ludhiana so far this year
1 year, 1 month ago

560 cases of stubble burning reported in Ludhiana so far this year

The Hindu  

As the Air Quality Index in several parts of Delhi-NCR is reeling under the 'severe' category, nearly 560 cases of stubble burning have been reported in Ludhiana so far. District Ludhiana Chief Agriculture Officer Narendra Singh Benipal said, "This time there has been a 51 per cent reduction in the cases of stubble burning as compared to last year." The …

Air quality remains severe in Delhi while stubble burning increases in Punjab
1 year, 1 month ago

Air quality remains severe in Delhi while stubble burning increases in Punjab

Op India  

On Sunday, Delhi’s air quality index remained above 400, signifying severe air pollution. She wrote, “As pollution levels continue to remain high, primary schools in Delhi will stay closed till 10th November. For Grades 6-12, schools are being given the option of shifting to online classes.” As pollution levels continue to remain high, primary schools in Delhi will stay closed …

Punjab officer tries to stop farm fire, farmers make him burn stubble
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab officer tries to stop farm fire, farmers make him burn stubble

India Today  

The Punjab Police has registered a case against some farmers in Bathinda after they stopped a government official who was part of a team to prevent farm fires and forced him to burn a heap of stubble. The government official had gone to fields to ask farmers not to burn the paddy straw but the “mobsters” forced him to light …

Delhi AQI NCR GRAP Stage 3 CAQM VK Saxena Gopal Rai Haryana Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Delhi Air Pollution Latest Updates
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi AQI NCR GRAP Stage 3 CAQM VK Saxena Gopal Rai Haryana Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Delhi Air Pollution Latest Updates

ABP News  

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena held a meeting to discuss interim measures, such as urging neighbouring states, especially Punjab, to control paddy stubble burning. The meeting also advised people to remain indoors, employ public transport if necessary, and optimise the use of road sweepers, water sprinklers, and anti-smog guns, as per a Raj Niwas statement cited by PTI. "It …

Punjab's air quality turns 'poor' as 1,030 farm fires recorded in a day
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab's air quality turns 'poor' as 1,030 farm fires recorded in a day

India Today  

Few places in Punjab on Monday reported air quality indices in the 'poor' and 'very poor' categories as the state reported 1,030 farm fires with Sangrur district witnessing the maximum number of such incidents. Monday's farm fires took the total number of crop residue burning incidents in the state to 6,284 in the current paddy harvesting season, data released by …

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