Page 10 - Latest Updates on Stubble burning
Delhi AQI poor despite cracker ban; BJP says stubble burning responsible
Days after Diwali, Delhi was wrapped in a blanket of smog as the air quality remained in the "very poor" category as the overall AQI stood at 323
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60% of stubble burning cases in Punjab from Tarn Taran, Amritsar, Gurdaspur
Punjab recorded nearly 3,700 stubble burning incidents between September 15 and October 22 and about 60 per cent of these were in three districts of Majha region -- Tarn Taran, Amritsar and Gurdaspur.
 "60% of stubble burning cases in Punjab from Tarn Taran, Amritsar, Gurdaspur")
Stubble burning has risen over the years in Punjab, dropped in Haryana
Cumulatively, between September 15 and October 22, cases of paddy burning have dipped by 32% in Punjab, by almost 41 per cent in Haryana, and by 64% in UP
 "Stubble burning has risen over the years in Punjab, dropped in Haryana")
Delhi records 'poor' air quality for 8th consecutive day; may turn 'severe'
Delhi's air quality was recorded in the "poor" category for the eighth consecutive day and could turn "severe" on Diwali due to emissions from firecrackers and the share of smoke from stubble burning
On average, Haryana sees 100 stubble fires per day; farmers blame govt
The impact of farm fires has been visible on Delhi's air quality. The AQI of the Delhi-NCR region is getting worse and will deteriorate post-Diwali
 "On average, Haryana sees 100 stubble fires per day; farmers blame govt")
Stubble burning significant contributor to Delhi's unbreathable air: Report
As the air quality in the national capital exceeds the NAAQS during the winters, stubble burning remains a significant contributor to Delhi's unbreathable air in October and November
 "Stubble burning significant contributor to Delhi's unbreathable air: Report")
Solution for stubble burning
While there are many other contributors to poor AQI, stubble burning contributes between 35-45 per cent of atmospheric pollution in this season
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Punjab rapped for failure to control stubble burning surge ahead of Diwali
On Monday and Tuesday, 1,045 events of stubble burning were reported as against 114 events during the same period in 2021
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Smog-covered festivities for Delhi-NCR as stubble burning, Diwali coincide
Ongoing construction across NCR to exacerbate situation; While the number of residue-burning cases reported so far is about half of last year's figure, it is likely to shoot up in the days ahead
 "Smog-covered festivities for Delhi-NCR as stubble burning, Diwali coincide")
Stubble burning: Bio-decomposer to be sprayed in Delhi fields from today
The Delhi government will start spraying Pusa bio-decomposer in agricultural fields to prevent stubble burning in the capital, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said
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Air quality likely to worsen in next few days due to stubble burning
Now that the rains and strong winds have stopped, the national capital will witness air pollution rising, said Dr Ravi Kant Pathak
700 stubble fires in Punjab this year so far: State Agriculture Minister
As many as 700 incidents of stubble burning reported in Punjab so far this year, said the state's Agriculture Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Wednesday
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Farmers involved in stubble burning to be fined Rs 2500/acre in Gurugram
In order to curb the stubble burning incidents in Gurugram, the district administration has decided to fine farmers for burning stubble in the district.
 "Farmers involved in stubble burning to be fined Rs 2500/acre in Gurugram")
Punjab farmers shifting to sustainable ways of getting rid of crop residue
A handful of farmers in Punjab have started disposing crop residue in a sustainable manner, either by using it as natural fertiliser or selling it for fuel production
Stubble-burning cases double since September 15 despite late rain
Ground reports show much of the paddy is yet to be harvested in North India due to the delayed withdrawal of the southwest monsoon
BJP slams AAP govt over stubble burning in Punjab, tweets pictures
BJP on Friday attacked the Aam Aadmi Party tweeting pictures of what it alleged was stubble burning in Punjab and accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of doing little to tackle the issue
As pollution level surges in Delhi-NCR, CAQM to tighten checks on polluters
According to CAQM data, as of September 30, a total of 8,270 sites had been inspected since August 2021
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Will take 4-5 years to resolve stubble burning issue: Punjab pollution body
Crop diversification is not a long-term solution to the problem of stubble burning and it will take four to five years to properly resolve the issue, the Punjab Pollution Control Board has said
CPCB readies 40 teams to track polluters as NCR air quality worsens
Newly formed teams to help implement preemptive measure under revised GRAP; Delhi govt has created 300 separate teams
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Centre concerned over Punjab's preparedness towards air quality management
Union Environment Minister expressed concern and dissatisfaction with Punjab govt's preparedness towards air quality management and noted a huge gap in the state's plan for stubble management
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