Tag: stubble burning

Global Governance News October 24, 2026

Rising Farm Fires Put Amritsar, Tarn Taran Under Scrutiny

CAQM reviews stubble management in two districts Rising farm fires prompt stricter field monitoring Industries urged to maximise paddy residue utilisation Tarn Taran directed to intensify prevention measures GG News...

Global Governance News October 13, 2026

Centre Steps Up Stubble Management, Warns States Against Burning

Centre calls for urgent action to prevent stubble burning during harvesting. Haryana records a 53.3% decline and Uttar Pradesh around 32%. States asked to repair machinery and ensure subsidised access...

Global Governance News December 20, 2025

Centre Pushes States for Rapid Air Quality Improvement in Delhi-NCR

Environment Minister chairs 4th high-level review on Delhi-NCR air pollution Monthly ministerial monitoring of state action plans from January 2026 States directed to show visible air quality improvement within one...

Global Governance News December 16, 2025

Stubble Fires Shift to Evenings, Complicating Pollution Tracking: NASA

NASA finds stubble burning in north India now peaks between 4–6 pm Shift may cause satellites to miss fires and underestimate pollution impact Scientists warn evening fires worsen overnight pollution...

global November 12, 2025

Supreme Court Pulls Up Punjab, Haryana Over Stubble Burning

The Supreme Court directed Punjab and Haryana to file affidavits on steps taken to curb stubble burning. Air quality in Delhi-NCR has dipped to the “severe” category despite GRAP-III measures....

global November 11, 2025

Delhi’s Air Quality Hits ‘Severe’; GRAP Stage 3 Enforced

Delhi’s AQI climbs to 425, triggering Stage 3 of GRAP. Anand Vihar, Bawana, and RK Puram record ‘Severe’ pollution levels. Construction, diesel vehicles, and non-essential industrial activities banned. Punjab and...