Page 2 - Latest Updates on Stubble burning
Haryana witnesses 29% decline in stubble burning incidents this year
One initiative of government provides financial assistance to farmers for crop residue management while setting zero-burning targets for panchayats
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Govt to impose Rs 15 lakh pollution fine, Rs 15,000 for stubble burning
Penalties will range from Rs 10,000 to Rs 15 lakh for general violators, and Rs 2,500-Rs 15,000 for each instance of stubble burning
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Punjab sees 50% dip in post-harvest farm fires; no effect on Delhi's air
The farm fire incidents in the period have gone down by 75 per cent since 2022
Punjab farmers continue protest for second day, demand paddy procurement
Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh committee and Sanyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) took part in the protest
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Stubble burning cases reported in Punjab, Haryana despite SC's criticism
Supreme Court on October 23 criticised the Haryana and Punjab governments for failure to take action against stubble burning
'Current effort only eyewash': SC slams Centre, states over stubble burning
The Supreme Court has reprimanded the Centre and state governments for failing to control stubble burning, emphasising citizens' right to a pollution-free environment
'Environment laws toothless': SC raps Centre over rising Delhi pollution
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) stood at 354 on Wednesday, marking an increase from the previous 24-hour average of 327, which falls under the 'very poor' category
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Pollution may rise due to stubble burning in neighbouring states: Gopal Rai
Rai said that he is going to write a letter to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav for the third time to request for a meeting so that the air pollution can be controlled
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Lahore declared the world's most polluted city as smog crisis deepens
Lahore's alarming pollution crisis is primarily driven by crop residue burning and industrial emissions
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Haryana suspends 24 agri dept officials for failing to stop stubble burning
The Supreme Court had pulled up the Punjab and Haryana governments over the non-prosecution of violators found guilty of stubble burning while summoning the state chief secretaries to appear before it
Punjab Police registers over 870 FIRs in stubble burning cases in a month
Punjab Police, jointly with civil administration, has initiated a massive campaign to educate farmers about harmful effects of stubble burning
At least 14 farmers arrested in Haryana's Kaithal for stubble burning
Stubble-burning in Haryana and neighbouring Punjab is often blamed for the rise in pollution levels in Delhi, especially during the post-harvest season of October and November
Our govts reducing stubble burning, BJP-ruled states doing nothing: AAP
In the period between October 1-14, Shah claimed that in comparison to last year, there was a 27 per cent reduction in incidents of stubble burning in Punjab, while cases rose in BJP-led states
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'Absolute defiance': SC slams Punjab, Haryana over stubble burning
Terms air pollution monitoring panel in NCR as 'toothless wonder'; summons Haryana chief secretary to explain non-compliance and lack of strict measures against offenders
Stubble burning: SC raps Punjab, Haryana govts, summons chief secretaries
Slamming the Punjab government, the top court said not even a single prosecution has been carried out in past three years
CAQM authorises action on stubble burning, polluting vehicles in Delhi-NCR
Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and adjoining Areas has deputed 26 Central teams to the hotspot districts in Punjab and Haryana
Stubble burning: CAQM allows DMs to take legal action against lax officials
The CAQM, a statutory body tasked with preparing strategies to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR, said 267 stubble-burning incidents were reported in Punjab and 187 in Haryana
MSP conflict with govt pushes Punjab farmers into stubble burning
Minimum support price has been a bone of contention between the farmers in Punjab and the state and Centre
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Early dip in stubble fires offers brief relief, but pollution threat looms
Environment analysts say fire burning has just begun, with peak stubble burning expected in late October through early November
Punjab CM urges farmers to avail subsidy scheme to curb stubble burning
Highlighting the scheme in a post on X, the Punjab CM said that the government is committed to addressing pollution which is caused by stubble burning
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