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"After Diwali, AQI rose by mere 6 points; our measures ensured stability i
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
He also added that the arbitrary bans on older vehicles imposed earlier have been rationalised, ensuring fairness without compromising environmental goals.
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"No coincidence": Manjinder Sirsa accuses AAP-led Punjab govt of provoking
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
He alleged that the surge in stubble-burning incidents over the past few days was "no coincidence" and claimed that farmers were being provoked to ignite fires for political gain.
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Delhi Minister Sirsa accuses AAP of forcing Punjab farmers to burn stubble
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, on Tuesday, accused the Aam Aadmi Party of "forcing" Punjab farmers to burn stubble, which raises pollution levels in the national capital.
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"It's their smoke": BJP's Amit Malviya blames AAP's Punjab govt for Delhi'
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Malviya claimed that Punjab's practice of burning stubble is the primary cause of air pollution in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), rather than the festival of Diwali or firecrackers.
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Punjab: Gurdaspur district administration reviews preventive measures agai
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Stubble burning has been a serious environmental concern in Punjab and other northern states, as it contributes heavily to air pollution and poses severe health risks, particularly during the winter months when smoke mixes with fog to create smog.
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Punjab: "Stubble issue will be solved in 1-2 yrs," says ADC Bathinda
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Bathinda, Poonam Singh stated that only one incident of stubble burning occurred in Bathinda till now.
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Delhi air quality in "poor" category ahead of Diwali, AQI hits 284
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi's air quality remains poor as recorded this morning. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) around ITO was recorded at 284 in the "poor" category.
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Clash in Gujarat's Sabarkantha leaves 10 injured, 30 vehicles damaged
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The clash, which broke out over a dispute between two groups, led to the vandalism and burning of over 30 vehicles, including 10 four-wheelers and 20 two-wheelers, prompting police authorities to initiate action and arrest 20 people.
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Delhi wakes up to 'Poor' air quality; Pulmonologist warns of rising health
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Raising concern regarding higher levels of AQI, Pulmonologist Dr. Sharad Joshi from Ghaziabad said, "Air Quality Index (AQI) has risen significantly, leading to higher levels of particulate pollutants from sources like crop burning, vehicular exhaust, and fireworks. This exacerbates respi
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Delhi: CAQM reviews preparedness to check air pollution during upcoming wi
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The review included implementation of GRAP and Statutory Directions regarding control of vehicular emissions, industrial emissions, and incidents of stubble burning in the region, etc., during the meeting, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Cli
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Stubble burning cases in Amritsar reduced by 80% compared to last year: DC
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Stubble burning cases in Punjab's Amritsar reduced by 80 per cent as compared to the last year, Deputy Commissioner of Amritsar, Sakshi Sawhney, said.
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Biomass utilisation in power sector is expected to nearly triple to 2.5 mi
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Biomass utilisation in the power sector is expected to nearly triple this financial year to 2.5 million tonnes, following government efforts to reduce stubble burning and cut carbon emissions, says Anil Baweja, Mission Director of Samarth, Ministry of Power.
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