Stubble Burning

Stubble Burning Incidents Rose By 44.5% In Punjab In 2020: Centre To Top Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 3, 2021

Punjab witnessed an increase of 44.5 per cent incidents of stubble burning in 2020 despite getting 46 per cent of the total funds from the central government for checking crop burning residue, the Centre has told the Supreme Court.

Farmers Protest Highlights: Meeting Concludes; Consensus Reached On Two Issues, Says Narendra Singh Tomar

India News | NDTV | Sunday January 3, 2021

The sixth round of negotiations between farmer leaders and the government concluded today in the national capital. The government and farm unions reached some common ground on Wednesday to resolve protesting farmers' concerns over rise in power tariff and penalties for stubble burning, but the two sides remained deadlocked over the main contentiou...

Stubble Burning Stopped, But Delhi's Pollution Remains Serious: Centre

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 4, 2020

Stubble burning has stopped now but Delhi's air pollution situation remains serious, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said today.

How Government Plans To Bring Protesting Farmers Around

India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday December 3, 2020

The government, in talks with farmers protesting new laws that they say will severely hit their earnings, may have to make a big gesture on Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for the massive protests raging around Delhi to end.

Delhi's Air Quality "Very Poor", Likely To Deteriorate Due To Winds, Low Temperature

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 30, 2020

Delhi's air quality turned "very poor" on Monday and is predicted to deteriorate further with calm winds and low temperature allowing accumulation of pollutants.

Stubble Burning Rose By More Than 20% This Year: Air Quality Panel Official

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 27, 2020

Stubble burning incidents saw a steep rise of more than 20 per cent this year in comparison to the last two years, a factor which plays a significant role in spiking pollution levels in the Delhi-NCR, KJ Ramesh, member of the newly formed commission for air quality management, said on Friday.

Will Prepare Policies To Control Stubble Burning, Curb Air Pollution In Delhi-NCR: Air Quality Panel

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 24, 2020

The newly-appointed Commission for Air Quality Management on Monday said it will take required steps to curb air pollution in the national capital, including formulation of appropriate policies and strategies to control stubble burning.

"Punjab, Haryana Chief Ministers Responsible For Delhi Pollution": AAP Leader

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 19, 2020

AAP leader Atishi on Wednesday wrote to the chairperson of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), seeking action against chief ministers of Haryana and Punjab, alleging they were "directly responsible" for the pollution in Delhi.

Delhi's Air Quality "Poor", No Significant Change Likely

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 19, 2020

Delhi's air quality deteriorated marginally and was recorded in the "poor" category on Wednesday as a change in the wind direction increased the share of stubble burning in the city's pollution slightly.

Delhi Records Worst Air Quality In 4 Years After Diwali

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 15, 2020

Delhi recorded the worst air quality in four years on the day after Diwali as pollution levels in the city and its suburbs crossed the "emergency" threshold on Sunday due to the combined effect of stubble burning and firecrackers.

Pollution Levels Higher In Delhi This Diwali Compared To Last Year: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 15, 2020

Pollution levels were higher in Delhi this Diwali as compared to the last year and this could be attributed to high share of stubble burning and unfavorable meteorology during the festival season, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

Punjab Stubble Burning At Highest In 4 Years Amid Anger Over Farm Laws

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 15, 2020

Punjab has recorded around 74,000 incidents of stubble burning this season, the maximum in four years, with experts saying anger over farm bills and the government not paying the Supreme Court-ordered financial incentive to farmers could be among the reasons for the spike in farm fires.

Covid In Delhi Should Come Under Control In 7-10 Days: Arvind Kejriwal

India News | Reported by Akshay Kumar Dongare, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Friday November 13, 2020

Amid a veritable festival surge in the number of COVID-19 infections in the city, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today pointed at pollution as a reason for the spike and hoped to control its spread in the next 7-10 days.

Delhi's Air Quality ''Severe'', Likely To Remain So On Diwali

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 7, 2020

Delhi's air quality deteriorated to ''severe'' category on Saturday as Punjab and nearby regions recorded the highest number of stubble burning incidents this season, officials said.

49% Jump In Stubble Burning Cases In Punjab This Paddy Season: Data

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 3, 2020

Punjab has witnessed 49 per cent more stubble burning incidents from September 21 to November 2 as compared to the corresponding period last year, according to official data.