Stubble Burning

Odd-Even Scheme Necessary To Counter Stubble Burning In Delhi: Atishi

Delhi News | ANI | Saturday September 14, 2019

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi today said that it is imperative to implement the odd-even scheme in Delhi to counter stubble burning during the winter season.

Air Pollution From Stubble Burning Costs India $30 Billion A Year: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday March 4, 2019

Air pollution due to crop residue burning in northern India causes an estimated economic loss of USD 30 billion annually, and is a leading risk factor of acute respiratory infections, especially among children, according to a study unveiled Monday.

Supreme Court To Hear Plea In January On Pollution Caused By Stubble Burning

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 11, 2018

The Supreme Court had in October 23 allowed the public to burst firecrackers from 8 pm to 10 pm only on Diwali and other festivals.

As The Impact Of Rainfall Dwindles, Delhi Overall Air Quality Worsens

Cities | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 17, 2018

Delhi's air quality continued to oscillate between 'poor' and 'very poor' categories today due to increased pollutant holding capacity of air after rainfall and stubble burning in neighbouring states.

More Stubble Burning This Year Compared To Last Year: Green Panel Chief

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 16, 2018

More cases of stubble burning in the neighbouring states were recorded this time as compared to last year despite a strict enforcement, Supreme Court-appointed EPCA chairperson Bhure Lal said today as he stressed on the need to bring a change in the mentality of people so that they look at the alternatives to this practice.

Stubble Burning Accounted For 3% Of Delhi's Air Pollution Today: SAFAR

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 14, 2018

Stubble burning accounted for just three per cent of Delhi's air pollution today, the lowest for this month, according to a government agency.

Chief Secretaries Of Delhi, 3 States Summoned Over Stubble Burning

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 13, 2018

The National Green Tribunal Monday said there was a need to find out a long-lasting solution to the problems of stubble burning and directed the chief secretaries of four states to appear before it to explain ways to prevent it.

Delhi Air Quality Improves, Comes Down To 'Severe' Category

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday November 10, 2018

Even three days after Diwali, pollutants from fireworks, stubble burning and local sources continued showing their effect with Delhi-NCR still suffering "severe" air quality on Saturday.

Arvind Kejriwal Under Fire Over Reported Dubai Trip Amid Pollution Crisis

India News | Reuters | Saturday November 10, 2018

As pollution in New Delhi hit "severe" on the air quality scale on Saturday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal came under fire following reports he had left the city for an overseas family trip.

Delhi's Air Quality To Plummet After "Year's Highest Stubble Burning"

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 9, 2018

Stubble burning in neighbouring states of Delhi on Thursday was the "largest-ever recorded" this year which might lead to a further deterioration in the already "severe" air quality of the national capital, a government-run agency said Friday.

"Really An IIT Graduate?": Amarinder Singh's Swipe At Arvind Kejriwal

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 4, 2018

Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today termed his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal's claim that stubble burning in Punjab was solely responsible for the high pollution levels in the national capital as "nonsense", wondering that can the AAP leader "really" be an IIT graduate.

AAP Suspends Sukhpal Khaira A Day After He Slammed Party On Crop Burning

India News | Edited by Aditya Menon | Saturday November 3, 2018

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today suspended rebel Punjab legislators Sukhpal Singh Khaira and Kanwar Sandhu from the party, accusing them of "indulging in anti-party activities" and "continuously attacking the central and state leadership".

Delhi Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor', 4 Areas In 'Severe' Category

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 2, 2018

Delhi's air pollution level dipped slightly today to remain in the "very poor" category as authorities detected stubble burning in Uttar Pradesh for the first time this season after Punjab and Haryana which they said may add to the pollution woes of the national capital.

Delhi Air Quality Remains On The Brink Of Turning "Severe"

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 2, 2018

As Delhi's air quality remained on the brink of turning "severe", the centre on Thursday said steps taken by states to control stubble burning were "far from satisfactory" as the environment ministers of four states, including Punjab and Haryana, where the practice is rampant, skipped a crucial meet to discuss the deteriorating air quality in the n...

Only Delhi Minister Answers Centre's Call, 4 States Skip Pollution Meet

India News | Edited by Aditya Menon | Friday November 2, 2018

With air pollution levels in Delhi and adjoining areas falling in the "very poor" category, Union Environment Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan called a meeting of the environment ministers of five north Indian states today. However, only Delhi minister Imran Hussain showed up. The environment ministers of Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh decid...