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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 on May 16, 2026 03:34 am IST

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)

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Published on May 09, 2026 06:24 am IST

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 on May 02, 2026 04:06 am IST

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 on May 02, 2026 03:30 am IST

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

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Published on Dec 30, 2025 12:21 pm IST

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)

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Published on Nov 17, 2025 03:36 am IST

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)

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Published on Nov 07, 2025 06:20 am IST

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)

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Published on Oct 24, 2025 05:12 am IST

7 cases of farm fires so far: Haryana govt

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

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Published on Oct 08, 2025 07:38 am IST

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)

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Updated on Sept 21, 2025 06:30 am IST

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 on Sept 18, 2025 07:14 am IST

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 on Jun 09, 2025 10:14 am IST

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 on Apr 25, 2025 04:39 pm IST

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)

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Updated on Nov 21, 2024 07:38 am IST

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)

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Updated on Nov 17, 2024 02:35 am IST

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

A farmer burns paddy stubble (PTI)

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Updated on Nov 10, 2024 07:28 am IST

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)

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Updated on Nov 04, 2024 05:38 am IST

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.

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Updated on Oct 22, 2024 06:54 am IST

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 on Oct 19, 2024 09:04 am IST

Farmers in Haryana who burn stubble set to face market curbs

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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 on Oct 19, 2024 09:00 pm IST

Punjab appoints 8,000 nodal officers to check farm fires

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

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Updated on Oct 02, 2024 09:06 am IST

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 on Sept 15, 2024 06:44 am IST

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 on Nov 08, 2023 10:21 am IST

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 on Nov 07, 2023 02:36 pm IST

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)

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Updated on Oct 26, 2023 07:14 am IST

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.

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Updated on Oct 22, 2023 06:58 am IST

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)

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Updated on Oct 19, 2023 07:36 am IST

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)

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Updated on Oct 05, 2023 09:12 am IST

41 farmers challaned for stubble burning in Kurukshetra

41 farmers challaned for stubble burning in Kurukshetra (ANI)

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Updated on Oct 03, 2023 07:06 am IST

Haryana banks on in-situ methods to put a stop to farm fires this year

Last year, Haryana recorded about 3,661 farm fires in comparison to 6,987 in 2021, 4,202 in 2020 and 6,364 in 2019, as per official data. (HT File)

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Published on Sept 24, 2023 12:45 am IST

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