"stubble-burning"

Stubble burning in Khammam district led to a narrow escape for TGO Association leader Eluri Srinivas Rao after a burnt roadside tree fell on his car, causing it to overturn. The incident highlights growing safety risks from crop residue burning

Villagers of Seethampet in Khammam district have innovatively modified a tractor water tanker into a mini fire engine at a cost of Rs 30,000 to tackle frequent fire accidents caused by stubble burning.

Stubble burning is emerging as a serious concern in Khammam district, with repeated fire accidents causing heavy losses to farmers. Officials and farmer leaders have urged cultivators to avoid burning crop residue and adopt safer methods to manage agricultural waste

The Supreme Court will hear a PIL today on Delhi-NCR’s severe air pollution. With AQI crossing 450, stubble burning and construction activities worsen the crisis. The Court seeks state action, CAQM reports, and urges virtual hearings to reduce exposure.

Delhi’s air crisis cannot wait for miracle rains or court orders; it must build the political and institutional courage to manage its own air

The post-Diwali toxic haze in India’s national capital should serve as a stark reminder to authorities of the failure of anti-pollution measures

Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageshwar Rao on Wednesday wanted Agriculture officials to work in coordination with farmers' bodies to address the issue of stubble burning before it turned detrimental to life.

Apex Court also slams Commission for Air Quality Management, says it made no effort to implement its direction to prevent such incidents

Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageshwar Rao on Tuesday made an appeal to farmers to desist from the practice as it had enormous impact on the environment.

Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday announced that all cases lodged against farmers in connection with stubble burning and agitation against the Centre’s three farm laws will be quashed. “We want no farmer to burn stubble, we’ll be strict. But cases lodged so far in connection with stubble burning, are being quashed. […]

Notably, the blame goes on to burning of firecrackers during Diwali, stubble burning in neighboring States, vehicle pollution, industrial pollution, and many more to name.

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".

The minimum temperature settled at 9.4 degrees Celsius on Thursday – the lowest this season so far.

Delhi witnessed six “severe” air days on the trot from November 4 to November 9, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) has demanded withdrawal of cases against the farmers and has threatened agitation if 'victimisation' of farmers was not stopped.

The Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality monitor, SAFAR, said the farm fire count in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and neighbouring areas increased significantly.

According to the Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality monitor, SAFAR, the share of stubble burning in Delhi's pollution rose to 40 percent on Sunday, the maximum so far this season.

An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.

Delhi recorded an AQI of 380 at 9:30 am. The 24-hour average AQI was 395 on Thursday. It was 297 on Wednesday, 312 on Tuesday, 353 on Monday, and 349 on Sunday.