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Exclusive: Wary Of NASA Satellites, How Farmers In Punjab Time Crop-Burning, Scientist Explains
Since Wednesday morning, north India has been covered in a thick blanket of smog, leading to low visibility, a drop in temperature and the air quality deteriorating to the 'Severe' category.
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Blanket Of Smog Covers Delhi, Air Quality 'Very Poor' On Diwali
Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog this morning, and the air quality index (AQI) remained in the "very poor" category despite officials taking various anti-pollution measures.
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"Mere Eyewash": Supreme Court Raps Punjab, Haryana Over Stubble Burning
The Supreme Court grilled the central - and Punjab and Haryana - governments Wednesday as arguments over states' non-compliance with, and failure to enforce, anti-pollution measures, rolled into yet another hearing, even as Delhi AQI is 'very poor'.
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Farmer Leader Rakesh Tikait's "If Government Creates Problem" Warning
Rakesh Tikait - a key figure in the 2020/21 protests against the government's "black farm laws" - has backed the second 'Delhi Chalo' agitation, which began Tuesday with tear gas being fired on the Punjab-Haryana border that triggered clashes.
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Explained: Why Delhi's Air Remains Toxic Despite Drop In Farm Fire Cases
Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi is covered in a thick layer of smog as the air quality remains in the 'Severe' category.
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Over 500 Incidents Of Stubble Burning Reported In Punjab Today
Punjab on Tuesday reported 513 incidents of stubble burning, taking the total number of such cases to 35,606 since September 15. On the same day in 2021 and 2022, the state had seen 168 and 243 farm fires respectively.
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"Can't Take Us For Granted": Supreme Court's Tough Words For Delhi
The Supreme Court came down hard on the Punjab and Delhi governments Tuesday - and offered a measure of support to farmers from the former state - as it continues a marathon hearing into the toxic air that chokes Delhi every winter.
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Over 930 FIRs Registered Against Farmers For Burning Stubble: Punjab Police
Paddy straw burning in Punjab and Haryana is considered one of the reasons behind the alarming spike in air pollution levels in the national capital in October and November.
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Over 1,000 Stubble Burning Incidents Reported In Punjab Today
Punjab Thursday registered 1,150 stubble-burning incidents, taking the total number of such cases to 33,082.
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Punjab Reports Over 1,200 Farm Fires Despite Red Alert
Punjab reported more than 1,200 stubble burning incidents on Thursday, while air quality indices turned 'severe' and 'very poor' in neighbouring Haryana.
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Total Farm Fire Incidents In Punjab Cross 30,000 Mark Since September 15
Stubble burning incidents crossed the 30,000 mark in two months in Punjab which reported 2,544 fresh farm fires on Wednesday, while air quality turned "severe" again in Delhi and was in 'very poor' category in neighbouring Haryana.
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"Carrots And Sticks...": Supreme Court Demands End To Delhi Air Crisis
The Supreme Court on Friday demanded the centre and states, including Punjab, work together to stop farm fires and resolve Delhi's annual air quality crisis.
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After Supreme Court's Big Order, Punjab Sees Drop In Farm Fires
Punjab Thursday saw a sharp drop in the number of stubble burning incidents as it recorded 639 farm fires while police and civil administration launched a crackdown against erring farmers to prevent crop residue burning.
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Delhi Air Quality In 'Severe' Category, Farm Fires Key Contributor
Air quality in Delhi and its suburbs dropped to the 'severe' category again on Wednesday with smoke from post-harvest paddy straw burning in neighbouring states accounting for over one-third of the air pollution in the national capital.
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How Punjab, Haryana Farmers Are Timing Crop Burning To Avoid Detection
Farmers in Punjab and Haryana are burning stubble at night to evade detection by satellite and local officials working overtime to contain farm fires that have poisoned the air in Delhi NCR, it is learnt.
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Exclusive: Wary Of NASA Satellites, How Farmers In Punjab Time Crop-Burning, Scientist Explains
Since Wednesday morning, north India has been covered in a thick blanket of smog, leading to low visibility, a drop in temperature and the air quality deteriorating to the 'Severe' category.
-
Blanket Of Smog Covers Delhi, Air Quality 'Very Poor' On Diwali
Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog this morning, and the air quality index (AQI) remained in the "very poor" category despite officials taking various anti-pollution measures.
-
"Mere Eyewash": Supreme Court Raps Punjab, Haryana Over Stubble Burning
The Supreme Court grilled the central - and Punjab and Haryana - governments Wednesday as arguments over states' non-compliance with, and failure to enforce, anti-pollution measures, rolled into yet another hearing, even as Delhi AQI is 'very poor'.
-
Farmer Leader Rakesh Tikait's "If Government Creates Problem" Warning
Rakesh Tikait - a key figure in the 2020/21 protests against the government's "black farm laws" - has backed the second 'Delhi Chalo' agitation, which began Tuesday with tear gas being fired on the Punjab-Haryana border that triggered clashes.
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Explained: Why Delhi's Air Remains Toxic Despite Drop In Farm Fire Cases
Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi is covered in a thick layer of smog as the air quality remains in the 'Severe' category.
-
Over 500 Incidents Of Stubble Burning Reported In Punjab Today
Punjab on Tuesday reported 513 incidents of stubble burning, taking the total number of such cases to 35,606 since September 15. On the same day in 2021 and 2022, the state had seen 168 and 243 farm fires respectively.
-
"Can't Take Us For Granted": Supreme Court's Tough Words For Delhi
The Supreme Court came down hard on the Punjab and Delhi governments Tuesday - and offered a measure of support to farmers from the former state - as it continues a marathon hearing into the toxic air that chokes Delhi every winter.
-
Over 930 FIRs Registered Against Farmers For Burning Stubble: Punjab Police
Paddy straw burning in Punjab and Haryana is considered one of the reasons behind the alarming spike in air pollution levels in the national capital in October and November.
-
Over 1,000 Stubble Burning Incidents Reported In Punjab Today
Punjab Thursday registered 1,150 stubble-burning incidents, taking the total number of such cases to 33,082.
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Punjab Reports Over 1,200 Farm Fires Despite Red Alert
Punjab reported more than 1,200 stubble burning incidents on Thursday, while air quality indices turned 'severe' and 'very poor' in neighbouring Haryana.
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Total Farm Fire Incidents In Punjab Cross 30,000 Mark Since September 15
Stubble burning incidents crossed the 30,000 mark in two months in Punjab which reported 2,544 fresh farm fires on Wednesday, while air quality turned "severe" again in Delhi and was in 'very poor' category in neighbouring Haryana.
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"Carrots And Sticks...": Supreme Court Demands End To Delhi Air Crisis
The Supreme Court on Friday demanded the centre and states, including Punjab, work together to stop farm fires and resolve Delhi's annual air quality crisis.
-
After Supreme Court's Big Order, Punjab Sees Drop In Farm Fires
Punjab Thursday saw a sharp drop in the number of stubble burning incidents as it recorded 639 farm fires while police and civil administration launched a crackdown against erring farmers to prevent crop residue burning.
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Delhi Air Quality In 'Severe' Category, Farm Fires Key Contributor
Air quality in Delhi and its suburbs dropped to the 'severe' category again on Wednesday with smoke from post-harvest paddy straw burning in neighbouring states accounting for over one-third of the air pollution in the national capital.
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How Punjab, Haryana Farmers Are Timing Crop Burning To Avoid Detection
Farmers in Punjab and Haryana are burning stubble at night to evade detection by satellite and local officials working overtime to contain farm fires that have poisoned the air in Delhi NCR, it is learnt.
