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Stubble burning is not a hobby for us, says Punjab CM at HTLS
Charanjit Singh Channi made the remarks while speaking with Hindustan Times’ national political editor Sunetra Choudhury on the last day of HTLS 2021.
Updated on Dec 04, 2021 03:59 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
Local pollution sources at fault as stubble fire season wraps up
According to data collated by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, since November 30, the share of stubble burning in Delhi’s pollution came down to zero, a level it is likely to stay at for the next five days.
Published on Dec 02, 2021 02:12 AM IST
Stubble fire count in north India at five-year high, Nasa satellite data shows
The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) found that there have been 90,984 fires cumulatively in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh this year, almost 7,000 more than last year’s 84,525.
Published on Nov 30, 2021 11:47 PM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
Stubble fires go past 2020 tally, rise four-fold since November 1
- The farm fire analysis is based on a study of VIIRS-SNP satellite data by a NASA scientist, who said that while daily numbers have begun to reduce, it is unclear whether the 2016 record will remain unbroken – and if fires continue, the threat of bad air continues to loom over Delhi.
Updated on Nov 18, 2021 04:41 AM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Punjab cannot handle its paddy, but it can’t change without help
The toxic air in Delhi and adjoining areas is a by-product of multiple factors. Smoke from stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana is an important contributor.
Updated on Nov 16, 2021 09:17 PM IST
Abhishek Jha and Roshan Kishore, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Dust and smoke from farm fires in deadly cocktail
- The estimates are from the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology’s (IITM) decision support system (DSS), which provides a forecast for Delhi’s air quality and identifies the components of the pollution, which at present includes a spike in all major sources.
Published on Nov 13, 2021 06:40 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Farm fires at a record high; FIRs by 2 NCR states: Nil
At least 50,000 instances of farm fires have been recorded since October 1 in two NCR states, but not a single police case has been registered over any of them in Punjab – where most of the incidents have been recorded – and Uttar Pradesh.
Updated on Nov 11, 2021 02:01 AM IST
Vishal RambaniAbhishek JhaChandan Kumar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Stubble burning emissions account for 36% of Delhi’s pollution: SAFAR
The Centre-run SAFAR has forecasted that the contribution of stubble burning emissions will remain almost the same today, and that the air quality of Delhi is likely to improve from tonight given no more firecrackers are burnt.
Published on Nov 06, 2021 05:10 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Centre says lesser stubble burning incidents observed in Delhi, NCR this year
In a statement, the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change said that the paddy residue burning events in the three states during the one-month period between September 15 and October 15 have reduced from a similar observation last year.
Published on Oct 15, 2021 03:30 PM IST
Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Stubble fires count likely to hit 4,000 by month-end: Experts
Since October 7, Delhi’s PM 2.5 (particulate matter with diameter less than 2.5 micrometres) concentration has started showing an increasing trend with the daily average PM 2.5 levels exceeding the permissible limit of 60 microgram per metre cube
Updated on Oct 15, 2021 06:14 AM IST
Soumya Pillai and Vishal Rambani, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal unveils plan to combat winter pollution
As part of its 10-point plan, the Delhi government will help spraying a bio-decomposer -- developed by Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR -- also known as Pusa Institute) -- which converts paddy stubble into manure without burning, in rural areas in the Capital.
Updated on Oct 05, 2021 01:35 AM IST
Soumya Pillai, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Govt taking steps to check stubble burning, says Union minister
Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav said the Centre has been supported by Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi governments to deal with menace.
Updated on Oct 04, 2021 04:13 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Chandigarh
News updates from HT: Bhupendra Yadav says states cooperating on stubble burning
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Published on Oct 03, 2021 09:06 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Got positive help from Punjab, Haryana on stubble burning: Environment minister
Environment minister Bhupender Yadav said with technologies available now, there was economic viability of stubble nowadays.
Published on Oct 03, 2021 07:18 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
‘Neighbouring states ready to try bio-decomposer for stubble pollution’: Rai
“Neighbouring states have said that they're ready for the experiment of bio-decomposer to tackle stubble burning, However, there is a lack in the action plan,” Gopal Rai said.
![“The Central and the concerned State Governments should prepare for [the] sprinkling of bio-decomposer on a war footing as a measure,” Gopal Rai said.(ANI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/23/148x111/ANI-20210914155-0_1632393492336_1632393881667.jpg "“The Central and the concerned State Governments should prepare for [the] sprinkling of bio-decomposer on a war footing as a measure,” Gopal Rai said.(ANI)")
Published on Sep 23, 2021 04:17 PM IST
Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Stubble burning on agenda as Delhi environment minister chairs key meet today
Delhi witnesses a surge in air pollution levels every winter due to many reasons, including stubble burning in neighbouring states.
Published on Sep 09, 2021 05:31 AM IST
PTI |
AAP slams UP, Haryana, Punjab Rajasthan for ‘failing to control stubble burning’
“The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has found that the Congress-ruled states Punjab and Rajasthan, and BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh and Haryana have done nothing to prevent stubble burning. The governments in all these states have failed to subside and provide machinery to farmers to prevent stubble burning,” said AAP’s chief spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj in a press conference at the party head office in central Delhi.
Updated on Sep 08, 2021 01:25 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
CAQM asks states to follow protocol developed by Isro to check stubble burning
- The CAQM had in December last stressed the need to develop and implement a standard set of methods across NCR and adjoining areas for monitoring fire events.
Published on Aug 22, 2021 05:25 PM IST
Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Tackling pollution, beyond stubble burning | Opinion
While stubble burning continues to be a sensitive inter-state issue, the local administration should focus on these “internal” factors and mitigate them through proper planning, strict governance and the active participation of common citizens
Published on Dec 08, 2020 08:23 PM IST
Sumant Sinha
Field trials of Pusa’s stubble solution show mixed results
Deepak Yadav, a farmer in Jhuljhuli village of south-west Delhi’s Najafgarh, picks up and displays the stubble of a late variety of Basmati strewn on his two-acre farm.
Updated on Dec 03, 2020 02:25 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Soumya Pillai
Working on long-term solution to stubble burning: Air commission
A combination of extremely high number of stubble fires in Punjab, low to calm winds in the region and subsidence of air had led to Delhi recording “severe” air quality for six days consecutively since November 5 this month.
Updated on Nov 26, 2020 02:40 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayashree Nandi
Delhi govt asks Centre to use bio-decomoposer in Punjab, Haryana
Gopal Rai said the bio-decomoposer used on 22,000 acres of land in Delhi turned 90% crop residue into manure within 15-20 days.
Updated on Nov 25, 2020 07:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Delhi’s air quality ‘poor’, likely to deteriorate further
The city’s 24-hour average AQI was 274 on Sunday It was 251 on Saturday, 296 on Friday, 283 on Thursday and 211 on Wednesday.
Published on Nov 22, 2020 06:51 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
HT Chandigarh Our Take: Let’s celebrate a happy but safe Diwali
The festival of lights, Diwali, is just around the corner, heralding the advent of the winter months and the final months of a gloomy year or annus horribilis, as Queen Elizabeth once famously put it, in which a Covid-19 wreaked havoc on the planet, forcing nations to declare lockdowns, keeping people confined indoors for months, destroying economies and lives.
Updated on Nov 08, 2020 12:13 AM IST
Delhi govt forms assessment panel to ascertain effect of Pusa bio-decomposer for stubble burning-caused pollution
Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the panel will have 15 members, including MLAs, and officials from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, and Agriculture Department.
Updated on Nov 06, 2020 04:27 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India | Posted by Deepali Sharma
Delhi pollution unchanged despite high wind speed, air quality still ‘poor’
Delhi’s AQI was 364 on Sunday, with stubble burning contributing 40 per cent to Delhi’s pollution and negating the effect of better ventilation.
Published on Nov 02, 2020 08:42 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India | Deepali Sharma
Decline in Punjab’s stubble burning area this year, says official
During a virtual meeting with senior officers,deputy commissioners,and senior superintendent of police,she expressed satisfaction over the steps taken by the state government to end the hazardous practice
Published on Oct 31, 2020 10:52 PM IST
Chandigarh | Press Trust of India | Posted by Ayshee Bhaduri
Working with India to find solutions to Covid pandemic: Finland envoy
The pandemic has “shown very strongly that we need strong multilateral cooperation and rules-based order”, but the crisis is also an opportunity to make changes to address issues such as climate change, said Finland’s ambassador Ritva Koukku-Ronde.
Updated on Oct 30, 2020 10:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Delhi air quality stays severe for most parts of day, settles at very poor
Scientists attributed the bad air to calm surface wind conditions that have led to the accumulation of pollutants in the atmosphere and stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana that is affecting the National Capital Region (NCR).
Updated on Oct 30, 2020 04:13 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Soumya Pillai, New Delhi
Air quality slips back into ‘very poor’ category
The level of ultrafine particulate matter having a diameter of 2.5 microns or less (PM 2.5), the city’s primary pollutant, was 267.25 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m3) on Tuesday, as per data recorded by CPCB’s air quality monitor at Vikas Sadan in Sector 11.
Updated on Oct 27, 2020 11:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Gurugram | HT Correspondent, Gurugram