The central government on Thursday announced amendment to the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Rules of 2023 that deal with the imposition, collection and utilisation of environmental compensation for stubble burning.
On Thursday, as the stubble burning continued in the region, a farm leader Lakhwinder Aulakh requested the government to provide good facilities and equipment to the farmers, as has become a "compulsion of farmers" to burn stubble.
Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Monday informed that 108 incidents of stubble burning were recorded in Punjab. They held a protest against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over the issue of air pollution in the national capital at Kapurthala House.
AAP MLA Vinay Mishra officially took charge as the Vice Chairman of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), on Monday. Upon assuming the role, he expressed gratitude to Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Atishi for their trust in his leadership. He also said that he is committed to working relentlessly t
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Saturday blamed the Punjab government led by Aam Aadmi Party for farmers' protests in the state and demanded the resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that a joint meeting was held with the ministers of the central government and the ministers of the state governments to reduce the pollution caused by stubble burning.
Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee (PKMSC) district president Aranjeet Singh said that they will gather in Phagwada over the issues concerning the farmers of the state.
The Supreme Court on October 23 criticised the Haryana and Punjab governments for failure to take action against stubble burning in the states and said it is a fundamental right of all citizens to live in a clean and pollution-free environment.