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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 7 days ago

May surge: Ludhiana farm fire cases skyrocket from 21 to 546 in 2 weeks

Environmental compensation amounting to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4.35 lakh has been imposed in 82 cases so far. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published 85 days ago

Punjab: Farmers’ craze for subsidised tractor goes into overdrive

Punjab already has nearly 5.5 lakh tractors operating across its farms, according to government data. (HT File)

Published 87 days ago

At 644, Punjab logs highest single-day jump in farm fires

In the highest single-day seasonal spike so far, Punjab on Saturday recorded 644 farm fire incidents, pushing the cumulative total to 2,403 between April 15 and May 2. (HT)

Published 97 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 98 days ago

Ludhiana sees over 96% decline in farm fires this season

Farmers burn stubble on the outskirts of Ludhiana on Wednesday. According to the data, 99.5% of wheat harvesting is already completed in the district. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published 100 days ago

Punjab to get 4 CBG plants to curb stubble burning

Representational image

Published 103 days ago

Punjab: Farm fires return with 197 cases in 10 days

Hoshiarpur is leading with 24 incidents of stubble burning, followed by Bathinda at 17. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published 103 days ago

Warring urges Centre to announce ₹50K-crore package for Punjab farmers

MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring said that due to a “tussle” between the Centre and the AAP government, farmers of the state have not received flood relief provided under the disaster relief funds (HT File)

Published 142 days ago

Delhi: CAQM to use wheat harvesting season for satellite mapping of farm fires

PTI file

Published 154 days ago

Subsidies, incentives of over 1,800 farmers blocked in Bihar for stubble burning

Subsidies, incentives of over 1,800 farmers blocked in Bihar for stubble burning

Published 167 days ago

Instances of stubble burning on constant decline due to govt efforts: Agriculture minister

Instances of stubble burning on constant decline due to govt efforts: Agriculture minister

Published 175 days ago

Nearly 25% of crop residue machines now redundant, Punjab tells CAQM

Since the launch of the centrally sponsored in-situ crop residue management scheme over six years ago, 1.58 lakh subsidised machines have been distributed to farmers, of which nearly 40,000 are no longer in use. (HT file)

Updated 190 days ago

Adjusting to Delhi-NCR pollution, with a smile

Though the pollution issue has been raised prior to quite a few elections now, our politicians have realised it isn’t a deal breaker for the voting populace. (ANI)

Published 202 days ago

Union minister flags gaps in Rajasthan, Punjab pollution plans

The Centre assured states of inter-state coordination meetings to resolve implementation hurdles during execution. (HT Archive)

Published 213 days ago

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

(Photo for representation)

Published 221 days ago

No farm fires in Punjab now, why’s Delhi still battling pollution: CM Mann

“At least now they should agree that there is no role of Punjab for Delhi’s poor air quality,” Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann said in a video message. (PTI File Photo)

Published 234 days ago

No stubble burning in Punjab: Mann asks for reason behind Delhi pollution crisis

Mann's remarks came on a day Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa apologised for the air pollution crisis in the national capital and acknowledged its impact on children's health.

Published 234 days ago

Haryana: Action plans discussed to tackle NCR pollution

Smog has reduced visibility in the National Capital Region area. (ANI)

Published 235 days ago

No stubble burning incidents in Delhi this winter: CM Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

Published 237 days ago

Farmers delaying fires to evade detection, as burnt area shrinks, says new study

On some days, the peak daily contribution from stubble burning to Delhi’s PM 2.5 can go up to 35-45%. (PTI)

Updated 241 days ago

FIRs in Punjab, Haryana for stubble burning drop by 2/3rds this year: RTI

Stubble burning in Punjab last year. (PTI)

Published 242 days ago

Role of farm fires in Delhi pollution lesser this year: Report

Smoke rises from the burning stubble in a Punjab crop field last month. (REUTERS)

Published 243 days ago

Delhi back in ‘very poor’ AQI abyss, spotlight on reasons beyond farm fires

India Gate in dense smog.

Updated 248 days ago

SC questions blame on farm fires for Delhi AQI: ‘Shouldn't become issue of ego'

Delhi’s air has been hazardous for weeks now

Updated 249 days ago

Farm fire impact on Delhi pollution drops as paddy burning season ends

This year’s peak is not only lower but also arrived later than previous years (File photo)

Published 257 days ago

Stubble burning continues to flare across Prayagraj division

For representation only (File)

Updated 259 days ago

Punjab witnesses 50% drop in farm fires

In the last 72 hours, only 43 farm fire incidents have been reported across the state. (File)

Updated 260 days ago

Delhi’s AQI nears ‘severe’ yet again as smog thickens amid dip in wind speed

People stage a protest against rising air pollution in New Delhi. (ANI)

Published 262 days ago

Haryana presents intensified action plan for pollution control

A thick layer of air pollution seen in Gurugram on Tuesday. (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)

Published 262 days ago

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