Punjab government is reluctant to take action against the farmers indulging in stubble burning despite the worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR region.
The Supreme Court said 'the cat is out of the bag' now as the 'hue and cry' over stubble burning being a big contributor was without any basis.
The Supreme Court urged both the Centre and the states to what steps they will be taking to tackle with emergency air quality crisis in the national capital.
The air quality index of Lodhi Road, Delhi University, IIT Delhi, Pusa Road l, and Delhi airport was recorded at 489, 466, 474 and 480 and 504 respectively.
The firecrackers were burst in the national capital in violation of the ban imposed by the government.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi recorded a 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) of 314. It was 303 on Tuesday and 281 on Monday.
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Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav deliberates with governments of Delhi and its neighbouring states including Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and...
The Winter Action Plan will focus on 10 points, including stubble burning, pollution hotspots, working of smog tower and vehicular and dust pollution.
At the meeting, the city government's strategy to deal with stubble burning and pollution in winter will be discussed
The menace of stubble burning can be solved only by taking the consent of farmers in plans and programmes of the government
Perverse incentives won’t work in reducing, stopping air pollution unless robust checks and balances are designed and implemented
The Central Pollution Control Board has issued a notice to Delhi government over other polluting activities like improper waste disposal being carried in the...
The city's air quality index (AQI) was 381 at 9 am. The 24-hour average was 367 on Tuesday. It was 318 on Monday and 268 on Sunday.
The Hackathon has been organised by state-owned Energy Efficiency Service Ltd and NVVN (NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam), a wholly-owned subsidiary of state-owned...
Annual crop residue burning incidents lead to air pollution, with Punjab and Haryana contributing to Delhi's hazardous AQI.
The national capital's AQI had improved and remained in either 'poor' or 'moderate' category until November 22.
High instances of stubble burning also contributed to a rise in pollution levels this year, officials said.
Punjab government official said, "farmers are not happy" as the ruling dispensation has not disbursed the financial incentive to prevent stubble burning.
The city recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 388 at 9 am. The 24-hour average AQI was 476 on Tuesday.
Commission recommends urgent measures as air quality in the national capital has plummeted to the 'severe category'.
The national capital's air quality is unlikely to improve with farm fires, slow wind speed, and festive season ahead.
The top court had raised concern over the worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR
On Thursday, Delhi’s air quality index dropped to its worst level since December 2019.
Experts said unfavourable meteorological conditions – calm winds and low temperatures – and smoke from farm fires in neighbouring states pushed the air...
Amid a surge in Coronavirus cases and rising pollution levels, CM Arvind Kejriwal appealed people not to burst firecrackers.