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Jammu Police apprehend three Irrigation Department employees in connection
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Jammu Police apprehended three Irrigation Department employees in connection with the Miran Sahib burning case, in which the victim was found burning in open fields near Ring Road, Prithvipur, under the jurisdiction of Miran Sahib Police Station.
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Uttar Pradesh: Explosion at firecracker factory; no casualties reported
Updated : 4 months ago IST
An explosion occurred at a firecracker factory in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, police said. The explosion appears to have occured due to a stubble burning incident.
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MP CM virtually inaugurates 3 Compressed Bio-Gas plants developed in state
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Addressing the occasion, CM Yadav said that these state-of-the-art compressed bio gas plants symbolise partnership and progress, converting waste into energy. He emphasised that Madhya Pradesh has very fertile land, and energy production via CBG plants will help reduce incidents such as s
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SC seeks report from Punjab, Haryana on steps taken to curb stubble burnin
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Punjab and Haryana governments to file a status report on the measures taken to curb stubble burning, contributing to the air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR.
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CAQM issues notice to Fatehabad DC for failing to curb stubble burning in
Updated : 4 months ago IST
In its notice dated November 10, 2025, the Commission expressed concern that despite repeated directions and review meetings, incidents of stubble burning continue to be reported from Fatehabad district.
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"Our govt is committed to stopping pollution": Delhi Minister Sood
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Tuesday said stubble burning in neighbouring states, incidents occurring in those states and climate change are the key factors behind pollution in the national capital.
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Proactive measures taken by CAQM to contain air pollution
Updated : 4 months ago IST
In June 2025, CAQM had directed for zero tolerance for open waste burning, enhanced night-time surveillance, and intensified citizen awareness campaigns in collaboration with RWAs, industry associations, and local bodies. These measures can contribute in reduction in open waste burning in
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Punjab records 3,284 stubble burning from Sept 15 to Nov 6, Haryana witnes
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
During the review meeting, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) noted that between September 15 and November 6, 2025, Punjab recorded 3,284 stubble burning incidents compared to 5,041 during the same period last year, indicating marginal improvement
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Lahore tops world's pollution chart as AQI hits hazardous 412, authorities
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Lahore has been the world's most polluted city for three days, with AQI reaching 412. Authorities imposed bans on burning waste, deployed drones, and issued fines, while experts urged residents to limit outdoor activity. Long-term solutions include biomass use and modern farming practices to
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"Fine for stubble burning enforced," Karnal Agriculture Department ensure
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Adding further, Singh said, "So far, a fine of Rs 45,000 has been collected from seven farmers, and we have been issuing red entries for seven farmers, preventing them from selling their paddy in the market for the next two seasons, as per government regulations... The maximum number of c
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Manjinder Singh Sirsa calls Kejriwal 'Anpadh,' slams Saurabh Bharadwaj ove
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa ignited a fiery political clash by calling AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal "anpadh" (illiterate) in response to AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj's tweet mocking the BJP's claims that Punjab's stubble burning fuels Delhi's pollution crisis.
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Delhi Minister Sirsa accuses AAP of stubble burning in Punjab, claims farm
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday escalated the political blame game over the capital's worsening air quality, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government of "forcing" farmers to burn crop residue despite central incentives, with a surge in inciden
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