Page 5 - Latest Updates on Stubble burning
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
 "Air quality likely to worsen in next few days due to stubble burning")
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
 "700 stubble fires in Punjab this year so far: State Agriculture Minister")
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
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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
 "Centre concerned over Punjab's preparedness towards air quality management")
Reducing air pollution: Stubble burning needs economic solutions
Fortunately, there is no dearth of potential gainful uses of crop residues
 "Reducing air pollution: Stubble burning needs economic solutions")
Stubble burning: Unhappy with Punjab govt plan, farmers want compensation
Farmers have indicated that they will continue with the practice unless the govt compensates them suitably for the expenses they will incur by adopting alternative methods of disposing of crop residue
 "Stubble burning: Unhappy with Punjab govt plan, farmers want compensation")
From awareness to engaging students: Punjab plans its stubble-burning fight
Paddy straw burning in Punjab and Haryana after the harvest is one of the major reasons for an alarming spike in air pollution levels in the national capital in October and November every year
Punjab, Delhi AAP governments join hands to combat stubble burning
Punjab generates around 20 million tons of paddy straw annually
Stubble burning: Centre refuse cash incentive for farmers, says Punjab CM
Bhagwant Mann said the Centre has turned down the state government's proposal of contributing to the cash incentive to farmers for not burning stubble
In power in both Punjab and Delhi, can AAP stub farm fires this winter?
Farmers are unconvinced about financial incentives; measures announced in previous years have had little impact
 "In power in both Punjab and Delhi, can AAP stub farm fires this winter?")
Stubble burning: States to ensure supply of paddy straw for ex-situ use
CAQM has asked Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to formulate a policy to ensure continuous supply of paddy straw for ex-situ utilisation and co-firing in thermal power plants.
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States asked to formulate plans for biomass co-firing in power plants
Ministry of Power has asked states to formulate time-bound plans to ensure the utilisation of biomass for co-firing in thermal power plants ahead of the Kharif harvest season
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Do not go for short-cuts: MoS Environment to farmers on stubble burning
He also called upon people to work for the betterment of air quality, saying it is everyone's responsibility as citizens of the country to look after 'mother nature'
Cases against 2,943 farmers from 2019-2021 for stubble burning in Haryana
Police complaints or cases were registered against 2,943 farmers for stubble burning from 2019 to 2021 in Haryana and 736 were arrested in 2019 and 2020, the state assembly was informed on Wednesday
