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Crop Residue Burning

Farm fires not sole cause of Delhi-NCR winter smog, Centre tells Rajya Sabha

The findings also suggest that vehicular emissions, industrial activity, construction dust and atmospheric chemical reactions contribute to poor air quality throughout the year.

Updated 4 days ago

CAQM approves measures to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR

The commission also reviewed measures related to expanding air quality monitoring and plantation targets. (HT)

Published 81 days ago

At 1,447, Punjab logs highest single-day spike in farm fires

Punjab on Friday recorded the highest single-day spike so far with 1,447 farm fire incidents reported in just 24 hours, taking the cumulative count of the ongoing season to 6,154 cases. The surge has raised fresh concerns over air pollution and the state’s preparedness ahead of the paddy sowing season beginning from June 1. (HT Photo)

Published 88 days ago

Gurugram forms multi-level committees to curb stubble burning following NGT orders

Deputy Commissioner Uttam Singh said that any instance of crop residue burning must be acted upon immediately to prevent environmental damage. (HT Archive)

Published 95 days ago

Haryana’s April crop fires jump 2x year-on-year, satellite data shows

Around 900 straw-related blazes were reported between April 1 and 30, an increase from 450 during the same period last year, the data, seen by HT, shows. (HT Archive)

Published 95 days ago

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