Centre's Air Quality panel deploys flying squads in Haryana, Punjab to monitor stubble burning

Oct 01, 2024

With the onset of stubble burning season, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has deployed 'flying squads' in several districts of Haryana and...

Punjab farmers urge government for permanent solution to stubble burning amid strict penalties

Oct 21, 2024

Punjab farmers have urged the government to find a permanent solution for stubble burning, claiming that burning the stubble is their compulsion.

Supreme Court appoints retired SC judge to monitor stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana and UP

Oct 16, 2020

New Delhi [India], October 16 : The Supreme Court on Friday appointed Justice (retd) Madan B Lokur, a former judge of the top court,...

CAQM issues revised Environmental Compensation rates to be imposed for stubble burning

Nov 07, 2024

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has taken a significant step to curb stubble burning by issuing orders to ensure the imposition of...

"Punjab govt brought stubble burning down by 50 percent", claims state minister

Oct 27, 2023

After the Haryana government claimed that there is more stubble burning in Punjab than in Haryana, Punjab Minister Bram Shanker Sharma said that the...

"Punjab govt is giving alternates to farmers for stubble burning," says AAP MP Malvinder Singh

Oct 07, 2024

Amid rising concerns over stubble burning and pollution ahead of the winter season, Aam Aadmi Party leader Malvinder Singh on Monday emphasized the Punjab...