Bharat Express

Stubble Burning

A dense layer of smog blanketed the Delhi-NCR region, with air quality plummeting into the 'poor' category amidst ongoing Diwali festivities.

On Monday, the air quality in the Delhi-NCR region continues to deteriorate, shrouded in a thick layer of smog during the early hours.

Farmers in Punjab are gearing up for a protest, voicing their grievances over pressing issues impacting the agricultural sector.

Data released by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune, mentioned in an India Today report, indicates that stubble burning accounts for just 1.3% of air pollution in the capital

The court expressed dissatisfaction with the selective action taken by the Punjab and Haryana governments. It noted that no strict measures have been implemented to tackle the pollution

The Supreme Court summoned the Chief Secretaries of Punjab and Haryana, reprimanding them for failing to act against stubble burning.

The Supreme Court has voiced serious concerns regarding the incidents of stubble burning and the persistent pollution problem in Delhi-NCR.

Raising suspicions about the sincerity of efforts, the NGT questioned whether settlement images could be manipulated, casting doubt on the authenticity of reported actions.

Official data shows a decrease in farm fire incidents this year, with nearly 21,000 reported between September 15 and November 7 in Punjab, a 30% drop from the same period last year.