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Air quality turns 'severe' in Delhi-NCR; public health emergency declared

The EPCA asked implementing agencies to take immediate stringent action to stop stubble-burning in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana

Nasa images show increased stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana: Delhi govt

Wind direction shows stubble plume could increase from Punjab and Haryana, and Delhi facing adverse air quality despite the cleanest Diwali night in the last many years, says Delhi govt

Best of BS Opinion: A lesson from Pak, decoding the air emergency, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Worse days ahead for Delhi air as farm fires increase in Punjab, Haryana

The Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality monitor, SAFAR, on Monday predicted that the share of smoke from stubble burning in Delhi's PM 2.5 concentration is likely to jump to 25 per cent on Tuesday

Environment body asks SC to direct Haryana, UP against burning of waste

In a special report submitted to the court, the EPCA said it found massive quantities of plastic, industrial and other waste dumped and burnt in vacant areas across pollution hotspots in NCR

Stubble-burning in Punjab & Haryana contributing 30% to Delhi air-pollution

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) officials said Haryana and Punjab are monitoring the fire incidents, including stubble-burning, and apprising them of the situation on a daily basis

Stubble burning: This formula could have saved Delhi its smog menace

CII, NITI Aayog said farmers need to be aided financially to shift to an alternative method of dealing with agriculture waste