Stubble burning

'Environmentalist' Jha said that to blame stubble burning as the major cause of air pollution in Delhi is incorrect because it happens for only 2-3 weeks. However, Jha had very vocally blamed one evening of Diwali celebrations for the pollution in Delhi.

The apex court directed the Centre to hold an emergency meeting to discuss issues such as the implementation of work from home, stopping power plants, construction and non-essential transport.

The Supreme court also pulled up the Delhi government over the non-installation of smog towers and emission control projects.

Due to the unopposed stubble burning by farmers on the roadside of Delhi-Hisar highway, it has increased the chances of road accidents

Delhi people are stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea when it comes to pollution of all flavours.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that some people in Delhi burst firecrackers on purpose, and BJP was behind this

NASA fire map confirms that stubble burning has already reached its peak, which is the major reason for air pollution in the NCR region

Share of stubble burning in Delhi air pollution may go up from 8% to 20% by Thursday, and to 35-45% by Friday and Saturday

While several state governments across India focus their target against the Hindu festival of Diwali to 'show' that they are concerned about air pollution, the air quality of Delhi is silently demonstrating that blaming Diwali for air pollution is nothing but lazy and irresponsible.

Supreme Court while hearing the firecracker ban case Thursday observed that the issue of firecrackers is a temporary issue and that the main matter is related to stubble burning