stubble burning
May stop private vehicles in Delhi if pollution gets worse, says official
Delhi air quality turned 'severe' on Tuesday due to stubble burning, vehicular exhaust and a drop-off in wind speeds.
Delhi air quality falls to 'very poor', Mumbai shows slight improvement
Air quality is predicted to remain 'very poor', for next two days. Experts say stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana is increasing pollution.
No respite as air quality in Delhi remains in 'poor' category
Stubble burning in neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana is taking a toll on the city's atmosphere.
Delhi's air quality continues to remain poor
Despite being prohibited from burning the farm residue, farmers continue to do so, owing to the lack of feasible alternatives.
Gulf dust storm, not crop burning responsible for Delhi smog: report
On Nov 8, the contribution of the dust storm was 40 per cent, eclipsing the emissions from crop burning, which stood at 25 per cent.
As air quality deteriorates, SC to hear plea today to curb rising pollution in Delhi-NCR
The fresh plea seeks direction to Centre and states concerned to take measures on curbing road dust and stubble burning.
Delhi braces for pollution 'airpocalypse' as stubble burning continues on outskirts
The sharp reek of burning stubble marks the onset of the pollution season in Delhi as air contaminants soar to dangerous levels.
Stubble burning: Punjab govt to produce over 30 incentivised farmers before NGT
The Department of Agriculture is also taking steps in six other villages of Patiala district to facilitate residue management.
Punjab: Farmers defy govt orders, burn stubble in protest, demand subsidy
Stubble burning has become a major concern for authorities as it causes air pollution as well as reduces soil fertility.