Page 2 - Latest Updates on Stubble burning
NHRC seeks report from Punjab on stubble burning amid severe air pollution
The commission said that incidents of stubble burning should be strictly curtailed. It said that if the situation was not improved, a heavy penalty would be imposed on Punjab
 "NHRC seeks report from Punjab on stubble burning amid severe air pollution")
Air pollution behind additional 1.5 mn premature deaths annually: Study
These microscopic toxins cause a range of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and cancers
 "Air pollution behind additional 1.5 mn premature deaths annually: Study")
SC refuses to accord urgent hearing on PIL on Delhi air pollution
"Some matters, courts can look into and some it cannot. Since they are not judicially amenable... We have heard you and it would not be taken up now, the CJI said.
 "SC refuses to accord urgent hearing on PIL on Delhi air pollution")
Delhi's air quality improves on back of winds, rains in Rajasthan, Haryana
A smoky haze had lowered the visibility levels to 800 metres at these places on Tuesday
 "Delhi's air quality improves on back of winds, rains in Rajasthan, Haryana")
Stubble burning incidents in Punjab cross 30,000-mark, shows data
Currently, the districts in the Malwa region are reporting a rising number of stubble-burning incidents
 "Stubble burning incidents in Punjab cross 30,000-mark, shows data")
Rajasthan, Punjab not doing enough to check stubble burning: Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said incidents of stubble burning have risen by 160 per cent in Rajasthan and 20 per cent in Punjab from October 2021 to October this year
 "Rajasthan, Punjab not doing enough to check stubble burning: Jitendra Singh")
Farmers lukewarm to bio-decomposers as stubble burning incidents rise
Industry players and farmers said there were other reasons for the slower-than-targeted adoption
 "Farmers lukewarm to bio-decomposers as stubble burning incidents rise")
Severe policy lapse
Pollution control needs a holistic approach
 "Severe policy lapse")
12 Punjab, Haryana districts see over 84% reduction in stubble burning
Twelve districts of Punjab and Haryana, covering three lakh acres of farmland of 50,000 farmers in 300 villages, has resulted in over 84 per cent reduction in stubble burning
 "12 Punjab, Haryana districts see over 84% reduction in stubble burning")
Paddy stubble burning events in Punjab rise 16 pc to 2,817 on Nov 5: ICAR
The number of paddy stubble burning incidents rose 16 per cent to 2,817 in Punjab on Nov 5 over the previous day even as the Centre urged farmers to use bio-decomposers for crop residue management
 "Paddy stubble burning events in Punjab rise 16 pc to 2,817 on Nov 5: ICAR")
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
 "Violation of ban on plying of vehicles to attract penalty of Rs 20,000")
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
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.
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
 "GRAP IV: Delhi govt bans entry of trucks to monitor air pollution, says Rai")
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.
 "Delhi LG urges Punjab CM to take urgent measures to curb stubble burning")
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")
