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Punjab, Haryana report poor air quality day after Deepavali

Air quality in Haryana and Punjab deteriorated on November 13 after Diwali, with some areas recording AQI greater than 300. Faridabad and Gurugram had AQI of 304 & 351 respectively

The Hindu

Crop residue burning resumes in punjab after brief lull; nearly 1,000 cases reported

BATHINDA: After a brief lull in crop residue burning in Punjab for two days, the incidents resumed on Diwali day, with close to 1,000 cases reported on Sunday.

The Times of India

Delhi may see best Diwali day air quality in 8 years if firecracker ban works

Delhiites woke to clear skies and best air quality in 8 years on Diwali day; favourable meteorological conditions, including light rain & wind speed, led to sharp improvement.

The Hindu

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In Lahore, it’s that toxic, smoggy time of year again

Smog season in Pakistan triggers the annual round of allergies, breathing difficulties and even government lockdowns

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Stubble trouble | Decoding the smog blanket over Delhi

Delhi blanketed in smog, air quality index (AQI) hitting severe-plus 500 mark, 1.67 million Indians dying prematurely in 2019 due to air pollution, 14 of top 20 most polluted cities in world from north India, stubble burning a significant factor in pollution spike, govt. providing CRM machines, farmers demanding ₹2,500-3,000…

The Hindu

Governors can’t sit on Bills passed by Assembly: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has laid down that a Governor cannot sit on key Bills passed by a State Legislature ruling on in a writ petition filed by the Punjab government complaining that Governor Banwarilal Purohit has held back crucial Bills.

The Hindu

As morning showers lash Delhi, SC says people can only pray as governments work out schemes to combat pollution

The Supreme Court thanked God for providing relief from smog in Delhi, while noting that the people had to pray for mercy. The court confronted the Delhi government on its Odd-Even scheme, saying it was not enough. It asked the Centre and Punjab government to take steps to stop stubble-burning,…

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Air pollution | Crop residue burning in States adjacent to Delhi has to be stopped, says SC

SC orders stop to crop residue burning in Punjab and other States adjacent to Delhi to reduce pollution in NCR. Bench headed by Justice Kaul observed reports and committees on pollution, but nothing happening on ground

The Hindu

Centre faults Punjab’s farm fires for Delhi’s air pollution problem

Delhi's air pollution crisis largely due to stubble burning; Centre gave ₹1,426 cr to Punjab for crop residue management machines. Data shows 65% of burning events in Punjab, 4% in Haryana, 8% in MP. Supreme Court directed States to ensure no more burning;

The Hindu

Punjab cannot go from granary to desert: Supreme Court

Supreme Court said Centre must consider phasing out paddy cultivation in Punjab and incentivise farmers to switch to traditional crops like millets by giving MSP. Punjab can't go from granary to virtual desert. Centre should explore MSP for alternative crops and ban MSP on paddy from Punjab. Kejriwal's suggestion of…

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We are unnecessarily being targeted, defamed for Delhi air pollution, say Punjab farmers

Bharti Kisan Union (Ugrahan) general secretary Sukhdev Singh Kokrikalan asked how it was possible that smoke from crop residue burning in Punjab could cause air pollution only in Delhi and not in Jalandhar, Amritsar and other districts of the State.

The Hindu

Air pollution | SC orders Delhi and neighbouring States to stop stubble burning immediately

SC directs Punjab, Haryana, UP & Rajasthan to "immediately stop crop residue burning" to reduce Delhi's air pollution. A meeting to be held on November 8 to ensure "better picture and some redemption" by November 10. All stakeholders to connect to discuss the issue

The Hindu

Extra security check for Air India flights from Delhi, Punjab airports

Air India passengers at Delhi/Punjab airports to undergo additional security frisking after video threat by Khalistani terrorist Pannun. Entry of visitors to IGI Airport & sale of visitor tickets banned. Security alert extended till Nov 30 for all civil aviation installations.

The Hindu

States in Court against their Governors

Non-BJP ruled States have approached SC accusing Governors of using non-existent discretion to delay passing of crucial Bills. Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Punjab allege Bills in limbo for months/years, causing constitutional deadlock. SC had to intervene in April for Telangana Governor to clear Bills. Article 200 1st proviso says Governor…

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Services, Manipur to clash in National Games football final

Services and Manipur posted contrasting wins to reach the men's football final of the 37th National Games. Services defeated Kerala 4-2, while Manipur beat Punjab 2-1. Nijo Gilbert gave Kerala the lead, but Services equalised and added two more. Manipur raced to a 2-0 lead at half-time, but Punjab made…

The Hindu

Governors should do a ‘little bit of soul-searching’, Supreme Court says

The Hindu Evening Wrap on November 06, 2023

The Hindu

BJP-JJP alliance is a must for Haryana to have stable govt, says Dushyant Chautala

Addressing a rally in Jind last month, Birender Singh, a former Union minister, had also said that if the BJP thinks the JJP can fetch the alliance votes in next year’s elections, then they are mistaken.

The Hindu

Governors should do a ‘little bit of soul-searching’, SC says on holding back of crucial Bills

SC directs Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to place status report on Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit's action on Bills passed by State Assembly. Bench says Governors must act before matters reach SC, soul-searching needed

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Hate speech: clamour against BJP leader Sandeep Dayma grows within party, Punjab leaders demand legal action

BJP members file complaint against Sandeep Dayma for his hate remarks about mosques and gurdwaras. Capt. Amarinder Singh demands strict action against him. Dayma issued an apology, which was rejected by Sukhbir Badal and SGPC. Dayma's statement created an atmosphere of insecurity and hurt religious sentiments.

The Hindu

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023 Semifinal | Punjab and Baroda in the final

Punjab & Baroda reach Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final after wins over Delhi & Assam respectively. Abhishek Sharma (77) & Mandeep Singh (63*) powered Punjab to 184/4 in 18.4 overs, while Abhimanyusingh Rajput (4/29) & Jyotsnil Singh (37) guided Baroda to 146/4 in 16.1 overs.

The Hindu

Overall air quality in Delhi-NCR improving, CAQM report tells SC

The report also said the Centre has already disbursed ₹3,333.17 crore under the Crop Residue Management (CRM) scheme to tackle crop stubble.

The Times of India

Punjab: Police bust extortion gang following brief encoutner in Amritsar

AMRITSAR: Punjab police claims to have busted an extortion racket allegedly operated by gangster Harry Chattha with the arrest of its key associate identified as Navneet Singh alias Nav of Batala following a brief encounter that took place near village Balpurian in Batala, informed the Director General of Police (DGP)…

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Begum’s last wish stays unfulfilled as Mubarak Manzil Palace in Punjab’s Malerkotla awaits restoration

Punjab's Malerkotla town's 19th-century Mubarak Manzil Palace is in ruins due to State neglect. Last week, the wife of Malerkotla's last ruler passed away without her wish of seeing the palace restored being fulfilled. Despite the previous govt. approving the acquisition & conservation of the palace, no restoration work has…

The Hindu

Haryana Minister slams Punjab govt. over stubble burning; AAP hits back

Haryana Agriculture Minister Jai Prakash Dalal on Saturday slammed the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab over the stubble-burning incidents in the state, prompting a sharp reaction from the Aam Aadmi Party.

The Hindu

“My eyes started burning…” CM Yogi Adityanath says of rising pollution in Delhi-NCR

Mr. Adityanath said that as soon as he landed in Ghaziabad from Lucknow, there was darkness everywhere.

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