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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

Farm fires’ share in Delhi’s PM 2.5 down to 3.5% this year: CPCB

(Photo for representation)

Published 218 days ago

10 cops suspended over farm fires in Jind

Jind superintendent of police (SP) Kuldeep Singh on Sunday suspended 10 policemen for negligence in preventing crop residue burning. (HT File)

Published 261 days ago

Field fires flare again: Punjab logs 351 cases, tally at 3,284

On Thursday, 120 new FIRs were registered by the Punjab Police. In total, the cops have lodged 1,092 FIRs against farmers for violating stubble-burning norms (ANI)

Published 271 days ago

Haryana’s air quality deteriorates despite zero stubble burning

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), another industrial town of Haryana -- Dharuhera -- in Rewari district stood second with just a marginal difference at 322 in the same category. (File)

Published 285 days ago

7 cases of farm fires so far: Haryana govt

Two of the reported fires were found to be non-agricultural in nature.

Published 301 days ago

12 FIRs registered as Punjab sees 48 farm fires in 5 days

Smoke billows as a farmer burns stubble in a paddy field on the outskirts of Amritsar in Punjab on Saturday. (PTI)

Updated 318 days ago

Farmers can’t be let off for burning stubble: Supreme Court

A farmer burns straw stubble after a harvest in a paddy field on the outskirts of Amritsar on September 16.

Updated 321 days ago

Haryana farm fire data highlights government’s lapses

The agriculture department’s Red Entry Summary Report recorded 2,301 confirmed fire incidents and 202 suspected cases across 18 districts as of May 3, 2025 — figures that far exceed officially acknowledged complaint logs. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

Published 422 days ago

Farmers burning stubble won’t get ₹6,000 benefit, can’t sell at MSP: Mohan Yadav

Till April 24, MP recorded 24,953 instances of stubble burning, which is three times of cases registered in 2024 and 42% of cases registered in 2023, as per the government data. (ANI/Representative)

Published 466 days ago

With 179 cases, Punjab’s farm fire count crosses 10k mark

Smoke rises as a farmer uses a tractor while burning stubble in a rice field amid the ongoing air pollution at Mansa in the northern state of Punjab. (REUTERS)

Updated 622 days ago

Punjab: 136 fresh cases take farm fire tally to 8,000

Stubble being burnt in a paddy field on the outskirts of Amritsar on Saturday. (PTI)

Updated 626 days ago

South Malwa dists account for 35% of farm fire cases this season

A farmer burns paddy stubble (PTI)

Updated 633 days ago

With 19 more cases, Haryana’s stubble burning count now 857

As per the central pollution control board (CPCB) bulletin about Air Quality Index (AQI), which is the average of the past 24 hours, Ambala recorded an AQI of 118, Palwal 153, Panchkula 135, Panipat 187 and Yamunanagar 159. (HT representational image)

Updated 639 days ago

Haryana: 10 arrested in Kaithal for farm fire

The development comes after the Supreme Court slammed the Punjab and Haryana governments for their failure to take effective action against stubble burning. The apex court summoned the Haryana chief secretary on October 23.

Updated 652 days ago

Haryana orders FIRs for stubble burning

The development comes after the Supreme Court on Wednesday had pulled up the Punjab and Haryana governments for their “failure” to take effective action against stubble burning . (PTI)

Updated 655 days ago

Farmers in Haryana who burn stubble set to face market curbs

On Friday, Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini said farmers are fully aware about the health consequences of burning crop residue, and added that his government is taking every step to curb farm fires. (PTI)

Updated 655 days ago

Punjab appoints 8,000 nodal officers to check farm fires

Amid stubble burning, a road in smog’s grip in Amritsar. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Updated 672 days ago

U.P. preparing action plan to curb burning of crop residue

Those found contributing to air pollution through crop burning in the coming weeks will face penalties. (Pic for representation)

Updated 689 days ago

Delhi-NCR air quality still ‘severe’ today? Check latest updates on AQI

A traffic policeman manages traffic while wearing a mask amidst a thick layer of smog as the air quality goes down to the 'very poor' category in Gurugram on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)

Updated 1001 days ago

Two Delhi smog towers shut; unhappy Supreme Court summons pollution body chief

The smog tower at Delhi's Connaught Place is locked up amid severe pollution, in New Delhi on November 4.

Updated 1001 days ago

Farmers who don’t burn stubble to enjoy privileges at govt offices

The Sangrur administration has decided to give privilege to those farmers, who will not burn paddy stubble in the current harvest season. (File)

Updated 1014 days ago

Stubble burning: NGT issues notice to Punjab CS, CPCB on air pollution in NCR

In total Punjab has reported 1,764 farm fires this season.

Updated 1018 days ago

Fatehabad administration kicks off drive to combat stubble burning

Rajesh Sihag, Fatehabad district deputy director (agriculture), said some farmers used to burn the crop residue or stubble after the harvest of paddy crops to clear the fields to sow new crops. (HT File Photo)

Updated 1021 days ago

Farm fires add to eye, lung problems: PGIMER study

According to 22.4% of respondents, smoke released from stubble burning was also responsible for road accidents. (HT File Photo)

Updated 1035 days ago

41 farmers challaned for stubble burning in Kurukshetra

41 farmers challaned for stubble burning in Kurukshetra (ANI)

Updated 1037 days ago

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