Page 4 - Latest Updates on Stubble burning
Stubble burning share in Delhi's pollution rises to 26% as farm fires rise
The share of stubble burning in Delhi PM2.5 pollution rose to 26 per cent on Sunday, the highest this year so far, amid an increase in farm fires
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Delhi air 'very poor'; farm fire smoke, slow wind may push it to 'severe'
Delhi recorded its air quality in 'very poor' category on Sunday morning and forecasters said slow wind speed and an increase in stubble burning, especially in Punjab, may push it to the 'severe' zone
 "Delhi air 'very poor'; farm fire smoke, slow wind may push it to 'severe'")
Punjab sees nearly 1,900 farm fires on Saturday despite awareness programme
Despite the Punjab government carrying out a massive awareness programme to dissuade farmers from setting crop residue on fire, the state recorded 1,898 stubble burning incidents on Saturday
150 farmers honoured for not burning crop residue in Punjab, says speaker
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Saturday exhorted farmers not to burn stubble so as to keep the environment clean and pollution free
 "150 farmers honoured for not burning crop residue in Punjab, says speaker")
LIVE: Pact to set up Tata-Airbus proj in Guj inked under MVA rule, says min
From national and international political developments to rising air pollution and farm fires, catch all the latest news from across the globe here
 "LIVE: Pact to set up Tata-Airbus proj in Guj inked under MVA rule, says min")
Punjab reports 9% rise in stubble burning incidents from last year: CAQM
Punjab reported 1,111 stubble burning incidents on Thursday
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9% YoY rise in Punjab farm fires during Sept 15-Oct 26 period: CAQM
There has been a "significant" nine per cent rise in stubble burning incidents in Punjab between September 15 and October 26 this year in comparison to the corresponding period in 2021
 "9% YoY rise in Punjab farm fires during Sept 15-Oct 26 period: CAQM")
18 UP districts fail to meet expectations in curbing stubble burning
Despite warnings of strict action by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, nearly 18 districts in the state have failed in checking stubble burning
Why was this Diwali in Delhi the cleanest in years?
In Delhi and NCR, cracker ban went up into smoke this Diwali. But, the air quality around this time was cleanest in the last seven years. So what changed this time? Let's find out
Haryana govt considering announcing MSP on stubble to check its burning
As a measure to check air pollution, the Haryana government is considering announcing a minimum support price on stubble so that farmers sell their crop residue instead of burning it
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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
 "Delhi AQI poor despite cracker ban; BJP says stubble burning responsible")
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
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
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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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