Page 8 - Latest Updates on Stubble burning
UP govt mulling stringent legal action as stubble burning cases spike
With measures like seizing unauthorised farm equipment to imposing fines failing to check incidents of stubble burning, the Uttar Pradesh govt is mulling over taking stringent legal penal actions
 "UP govt mulling stringent legal action as stubble burning cases spike")
4 out of every 5 Delhi-NCR families face pollution-related ailments: Survey
Four out of every five families in Delhi-NCR have claimed to have experienced pollution-related ailments in the last few weeks, according to a survey.
 "4 out of every 5 Delhi-NCR families face pollution-related ailments: Survey")
Violation of ban on plying of vehicles to attract penalty of Rs 20,000
However, all CNG and electric trucks would be allowed to enter Delhi, according to an order by the Transport Department
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Diwali beginning of air pollution season, worst may be ahead: CPCB data
PM2.5 levels in October 2022 have surpassed those in October 2021, despite delayed withdrawal of monsoon and a comparatively cleaner Diwali over the last five years
 "Diwali beginning of air pollution season, worst may be ahead: CPCB data")
Take steps to bring down stubble burning incidents: CAQM to Punjab govt
Punjab government officials assured that they will put their best foot forward to substantially bring down the rising farm fire incidents in the state
 "Take steps to bring down stubble burning incidents: CAQM to Punjab govt")
Punjab sees 12.59% rise in stubble burning incidents in last 50 days: ICAR
The number of paddy stubble burning incidents in Punjab rose 12.59 per cent year-on-year to 26,583 in the last 50 days, with a spurt in such cases after Diwali, according to the latest ICAR data.
 "Punjab sees 12.59% rise in stubble burning incidents in last 50 days: ICAR")
GRAP IV: Delhi govt bans entry of trucks to monitor air pollution, says Rai
A special task force will be formed for the hotspots, while a total of 33 teams have also been formed to monitor industrial pollution
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Air pollution: SC to hear PIL seeking guidelines on farm fires on Nov 10
The petition also sought a direction to the schools, colleges and government and private offices to go virtual/online
 "Air pollution: SC to hear PIL seeking guidelines on farm fires on Nov 10")
Delhi LG urges Punjab CM to take urgent measures to curb stubble burning
In response, Mann accused Saxena of stopping the work of Delhi's elected government and said the Lieutenant Governor was politicising the issue.
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Stubble burning not political issue, states should work on it: Tomar
The minister said since 2018, the central government has provided funds and machines to the states for the management of stubble burning incidents.
 "Stubble burning not political issue, states should work on it: Tomar")
Scindia digs up Kejriwal's statements on stubble burning, says 'then do it'
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday took a swipe at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for his past statements regarding the stubble burning leading to pollution in the national capital
 "Scindia digs up Kejriwal's statements on stubble burning, says 'then do it'")
Severe air pollution: IITM study pins the blame on Delhi's neighbours
Cities like Jhajjar, Rohtak, Sonipat and Panipat were the biggest contributors to emissions from outside Delhi at 5 per cent, says the study
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Gopal Rai to convene high-level meet on GRAP stage 4 execution in Delhi
As Delhi stood at the edge of a public health emergency, the Commission of Air Quality Management had on Thursday directed authorities to ban the plying of four-wheeled diesel light motor vehicles
AQI continues to be severe in Delhi-NCR, stubble burning major share
The air quality in Delhi continued to remain in the 'severe' category on Friday morning as the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city jumped to 472.
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TMS Ep296: Stubble fires, Douglas Diamond, markets, RBI letter to govt
Why can't Punjab put out stubble fires? What does Douglas Diamond think of dominance of PSBs? Is geopolitics a big worry for markets? Why RBI has to write to the govt over inflation? Answers here
 "TMS Ep296: Stubble fires, Douglas Diamond, markets, RBI letter to govt")
Over 100 transport teams to be deployed to ensure trucks don't enter Delhi
The officials said if the air quality levels witness an improvement, that is, they fall below 400, the ban will not be in place
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Punjab sees 2,666 farm fires on Thursday, tally reaches 24,146: Data
Haryana's Charkhi Dadri reported its air quality index at 458, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data
 "Punjab sees 2,666 farm fires on Thursday, tally reaches 24,146: Data")
GRAP curbs: Gopal Rai to convene meet on Friday amid rising pollution
Central and state governments may decide on permitting work from home
Air quality panel orders ban on diesel LMVs in Delhi-NCR, entry of trucks
The entry of trucks other than electric and CNG ones in Delhi is banned too. Those carrying essential commodities are exempted
 "Air quality panel orders ban on diesel LMVs in Delhi-NCR, entry of trucks")
Patients surge at hospital OPDs as Delhi air quality remains 'severe'
Hospitals are also seeing patients with no previous history of respiratory ailments coming for treatment
