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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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Punjab records 3,284 stubble burning from Sept 15 to Nov 6, Haryana witnes
Updated : 4 months 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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"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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"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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