Farm Fires Surge in Punjab, With 587 Cases in a Day
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Farm Fires Surge in Punjab, With 587 Cases in a Day

Hindustan Times  

Punjab witnesses a spike in farm fires, with 1,071 cases reported in the past two days. The season's tally has reached 3,537, significantly lower than last year's tally. The spike is attributed to the sudden spike in the Malwa region, with Sangrur, Ferozepur, and Tarn Taran reporting the highest number of cases. Strict action is being taken against officials involved in farm fires, with 8 officials suspended and 3 employees facing legal action under CAQM. The police have registered 1,608 FIRs and imposed penalties worth ₹21.32 lakh in 797 cases, demonstrating a decline in farm fires compared to previous years.

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Farm fires rise in M.P., drop in Punjab, Haryana: IARI data
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Farm fires rise in M.P., drop in Punjab, Haryana: IARI data

The Hindu  

It was neither Punjab nor Haryana — the two States caught in the political slugfest for burning stubble — but Madhya Pradesh that recorded the highest number of stubble burning incidents this year, according to data released by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute on Saturday. In fact, the total number of farm fires dropped in Punjab and Haryana but rose …

With 77 cases, Punjab sees dip in farm fires
4 weeks, 1 day ago

With 77 cases, Punjab sees dip in farm fires

Hindustan Times  

Stubble burning cases in Punjab have come down considerably with 77 farm fires being reported on Sunday, taking the tally to 10,682 cases this kharif season. Except Ferozepur, which recorded 10 cases of stubble burning, 16 other districts reported cases in single digits. Meanwhile, according to the Central Pollution Control Board, both Ludhiana and Mandi Gobindgarh recorded the worst air …

Stubble burning continues in Punjab amid poor air quality in Delhi
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1 month ago

Stubble burning continues in Punjab amid poor air quality in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

As the air quality in the national capital was reported to be in 'very poor' category with a thin layer of smog, the stubble burning continued in parts of Punjab on Thursday. Meanwhile, according to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index recorded in Delhi was 379, categorised as 'very poor, as of 8 am …

Punjab records 270 cases of farm fires, count nears 10k
1 month ago

Punjab records 270 cases of farm fires, count nears 10k

Hindustan Times  

A day after recording the season’s highest spike, the farm fire events dropped to 270 in Punjab on Tuesday, taking the state’s total count to 9,925. On November 8, the state reported 730 farm fire incidents, which was the highest in a day this season till Monday. Moga district recorded 33 cases followed by 31 in Muktsar, 27 in Bathinda, …

Union Minister ML Khattar says no use use in blaming others, amid Delhi's severe air crisis
1 month ago

Union Minister ML Khattar says no use use in blaming others, amid Delhi's severe air crisis

Op India  

Amid deteriorating air quality in Delhi, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday emphasized that both the state and central governments are actively working to combat air pollution, saying there is “no use in blaming” others. Deputy Commissioner Bathinda Shaukat Ahmed Pare said that in 2023 about 2700 incidents were recorded, whereas this year, 670 incidents of stubble burning were …

Living hell: Delhi’s air quality plummets to alarming levels
1 month ago

Living hell: Delhi’s air quality plummets to alarming levels

New Indian Express  

Doctors raised concerns about health risks, cautioning that the toxic air can harm not just vulnerable groups but also healthy individuals. The air quality data from the Central Pollution Control Board shows that Delhi’s average AQI for November has increased steadily over the past two years. Among the 38 functional air quality monitoring stations in Delhi, the worst pollution was …

Punjab Reports 1,251 Fresh Farm Fires Today Even As Delhi Chokes Under 'Severe Plus' AQI
1 month ago

Punjab Reports 1,251 Fresh Farm Fires Today Even As Delhi Chokes Under 'Severe Plus' AQI

ABP News  

Punjab reported 1,251 fresh farm fires on Monday even as the air quality level in Delhi continue to remain in the 'severe' category. On Monday, Muktsar district reported 247 stubble burning incidents, the highest in the state, followed by Moga, Ferozepur, Bathinda, Fazilka and Faridkot, the data showed. From September 15 till November 18, Punjab witnessed 9,655 stubble burning incidents, …

Punjab reports season's highest stubble burning cases as Haryana AQI touches 'severe' levels
1 month ago

Punjab reports season's highest stubble burning cases as Haryana AQI touches 'severe' levels

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The highest number of stubble burning cases in this season, at 1,251 incidents, were reported in Punjab on Monday increasing the total number of reported cases this year to 9.655, according to data by the Punjab Pollution Control Board. Of the total 1,251 incidents reported on Monday, 247 cases were in Muktsar district followed by 149 in Moga, 130 …

Punjab sees season's highest farm fire cases at 1,251 as Delhi continues to choke
1 month ago

Punjab sees season's highest farm fire cases at 1,251 as Delhi continues to choke

India Today  

Punjab on Monday reported 1,251 fresh farm fire cases, the single-day highest this season, taking the state's total count of such cases to 9,655, Punjab Remote Sensing Centre data showed. On November 8, Punjab reported 730 farm fire incidents, which was the highest in a day this season till Monday. From September 15 till November 18, Punjab witnessed 9,655 stubble …

Stubble burning contributed to over 30% of Delhi's pollution levels: Data
1 month, 1 week ago

Stubble burning contributed to over 30% of Delhi's pollution levels: Data

India Today  

Delhi experienced severe air quality for the third consecutive day on Friday, with the Air Quality Index being recorded at 409, according to data by the Central Pollution Control Board. One of the major reasons behind the increase in pollution levels in the capital is stubble burning, which contributed to 31 per cent of pollution in the capital region. CONTIRBUTION …

Stubble-burning incidents cross 10000 this year, highest incidents in Punjab followed by Madhya Pradesh
1 month, 1 week ago

Stubble-burning incidents cross 10000 this year, highest incidents in Punjab followed by Madhya Pradesh

Op India  

Stubble-burning incidents contribute significantly to air pollution in North India, especially in the capital city of Delhi. While traditional hotspots such as Haryana have had success in lowering instances resulting in stubble burning, Punjab still leads with the highest incidents of farm fires, and such incidents have increased significantly in other states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. As …

Farm fires, dip in temperature worsen AQI in Punjab
1 month, 1 week ago

Farm fires, dip in temperature worsen AQI in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

Punjab continued to grapple with rising pollution levels on Wednesday, with Amritsar reporting the worst air quality index of 334, falling in the ‘very poor’ category. One of the PPCB officials, who didn’t wish to be named, said the stubble burning can’t be solely blamed for the poor air quality as there are multiple factors based on which AQI levels …

Farm fire contribution to Delhi pollution dips this year
1 month, 1 week ago

Farm fire contribution to Delhi pollution dips this year

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Stubble burning in Patiala of Punjab. Experts said a drop in the farm fire count from last year, combined with a variable wind direction, could be helping Delhi this year. According to data shared by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, till November 12, Punjab recorded 7,112 farm fires—significantly lower than the 24,717 fires recorded in the same period …

Farm fires cross 1,000 mark for this season in Haryana
1 month, 1 week ago

Farm fires cross 1,000 mark for this season in Haryana

Hindustan Times  

With 27 fresh cases, the cases of stubble burning have crossed the 1,000 mark in Haryana for this season with a total of 1008 recorded till Monday. The departmental data also reveals that Kaithal remains to be the hotspot of farm fires this season with 174 cases since September 15. In contrast, 1,703 farm fire cases were recorded in the …

No let-up: Air quality continues to be in ‘poor’ bracket in Punjab, Haryana
1 month, 1 week ago

No let-up: Air quality continues to be in ‘poor’ bracket in Punjab, Haryana

Hindustan Times  

The air quality in several parts of Punjab and Haryana was recorded in the ‘poor’ category on Saturday, while it was the worst in the joint capital Chandigarh with an AQI of 322 which falls in the ‘very poor’ band. Commuters struggle to make their way amid smog in Amritsar on Saturday This comes a day after Punjab reported 730 …

Air quality ‘poor’ in large parts of Punjab, Haryana; Chandigarh ‘very poor’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Air quality ‘poor’ in large parts of Punjab, Haryana; Chandigarh ‘very poor’

Hindustan Times  

The air quality in several parts of Punjab and Haryana was recorded in the ‘poor’ category on Saturday, while it was the worst in the joint capital Chandigarh with an AQI of 322 which falls in the ‘very poor’ band. The rise in air pollution levels in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi during this time of year is often blamed on …

Punjab records highest single-day spike with 730 stubble burning cases
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Punjab records highest single-day spike with 730 stubble burning cases

Hindustan Times  

A day after the Union government doubled the fines issued against farmers for burning stubble up to ₹30,000 depending on the size of their farmlands, Punjab recorded the highest single-day spike of 730 cases on Friday taking the state’s total farm fire count to 6,029. A day after the Union government doubled the fines issued against farmers for burning stubble …

Punjab, Haryana farm fires account for 20% of Delhi PM2.5 from Nov 4-6: DSS data
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Punjab, Haryana farm fires account for 20% of Delhi PM2.5 from Nov 4-6: DSS data

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi A farm fire near Amritsar in Punjab. Despite fewer farm fires in Punjab and Haryana this year compared to 2023, they still accounted for over 20% of Delhi’s total PM 2.5 over the past three days, according to the Centre’s Decision Support System. Calculating the actual contribution of stubble smoke by factoring in the fire count recorded a …

Delhi Air Quality: Centre doubles fines for stubble burning
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Air Quality: Centre doubles fines for stubble burning

The Hindu  

Following multiple raps by the Supreme Court for inadequately addressing stubble burning, the Commission for Air Quality Management based here and charged with addressing air pollution in the Delhi capital region and surrounding States, has doubled the fines applicable on farmers caught indulging in it, according to an order passed on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Nodal or supervisory officers appointed …

Farm Fires Wreak Havoc in Punjab, With Sangrur and Amritsar Leading the Charge
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Farm Fires Wreak Havoc in Punjab, With Sangrur and Amritsar Leading the Charge

Hindustan Times  

Farm fires have increased in Punjab, with 216 fresh cases reported in the state in the past week. The season's total cases have now reached 4,132, with Sangrur emerging as the new hotspot with 59 fresh cases. Other districts such as Ferozepur, Moga, and Mansa have also reported significant numbers of farm fires.

Farm Fires Surge in Punjab, With Sangrur Hitting 79 Cases
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Farm Fires Surge in Punjab, With Sangrur Hitting 79 Cases

Hindustan Times  

Farm fires continue to be a major concern in Punjab, with Sangrur district reporting the highest number of such incidents. The state has seen a steep jump in the number of farm fires over the last few days, with 3,916 cases reported from September 15 to November 2. The rise in farm fires is attributed to the shrinking window to …

Record Spike in Farm Fires in Punjab, With 587 Cases Reported in a Single Day
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Record Spike in Farm Fires in Punjab, With 587 Cases Reported in a Single Day

ABP News  

Punjab witnesses a record-breaking spike in farm fires, with 587 cases reported in the past week. The highest single-day spike this season was recorded on Friday with 79 cases reported in Sangrur, followed by Ferozepur with 70 cases. The state has recorded a total of 36,663 farm fires so far this year, a 26 per cent decrease from last year.

Record-Breaking Farm Fires Rock Punjab, With 484 Incidents on Diwali
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Record-Breaking Farm Fires Rock Punjab, With 484 Incidents on Diwali

Hindustan Times  

Farm fires reach record highs in Punjab, with 484 cases reported on Thursday alone. Sangrur, Ferozepur, and Amritsar are the worst-hit districts, with over 89, 65, and 529 cases respectively. Strict action is being taken against officials who failed to prevent these incidents, with eight suspended and three cases registered under CAQM Act. The Malwa region, which contributes the most …

Record-Breaking Farm Fires in Punjab: A Grim Situation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Record-Breaking Farm Fires in Punjab: A Grim Situation

Hindustan Times  

Punjab witnesses a record-breaking spike in farm fires, with 219 incidents recorded on Tuesday, significantly higher than the 1,898 and 1,068 cases recorded last year. Paddy straw burning is cited as a primary reason for this alarming rise, with farmers clearing their fields for the next crop amidst a short rabi crop window. The state has recorded 2,356 farm fire …

Madhya Pradesh: More stubble burning incidents than Punjab, Haryana
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Madhya Pradesh: More stubble burning incidents than Punjab, Haryana

India Today  

Madhya Pradesh is facing a severe increase in stubble burning compared to Punjab and Haryana. The data shows that the number of stubble burning cases in MP has significantly increased in the last five days, while it has decreased in Punjab and Haryana. This trend is concerning, as stubble burning contributes significantly to the pollution level in Delhi. The air …

Farmers Protesting Farm Fires, Procurement Delays in Punjab
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Farmers Protesting Farm Fires, Procurement Delays in Punjab

India Today  

Farmers in Punjab are protesting farm fire cases and procurement delays, demanding an end to the government's punitive measures. The state has recorded 1,510 stubble burning incidents and 1,668 farm fire cases, with 1,228 FIRs filed against farmers. The government has imposed financial penalties and ongoing investigations into farm fires, but farmers argue that enforcement alone won't resolve the issue. …

Delhi's Farm Fires Soar to Highest Level in 4 Years
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2 months ago

Delhi's Farm Fires Soar to Highest Level in 4 Years

Hindustan Times  

Delhi has recorded 11 farm fires so far this year, the highest number in the last four years. The majority of cases have been reported in the north and northwest districts near the Delhi-Haryana border. Experts say these instances are unlikely to have a significant impact on air quality, but the situation will be monitored closely as more data becomes …

Taming stubble fires: Farm unions slam Punjab government for ‘red entries’ in land records
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Taming stubble fires: Farm unions slam Punjab government for ‘red entries’ in land records

Hindustan Times  

Various farm unions in Punjab have criticised the government’s decision to mark ‘red entries’ in the revenue records of farmers which implies that those found involved in stubble burning will not be able to avail loans, mortgage and sell their land. They have repeatedly requested financial assistance of ₹5,000 per acre for stubble management, but the government has done nothing.” …

List steps taken to curb farm fires: SC to CAQM
2 months, 4 weeks ago

List steps taken to curb farm fires: SC to CAQM

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a report from the Commission for Air Quality Management on steps taken to prevent farm fires and action taken against officers for allowing such incidents despite past orders to stop them, reacting to news reports of farmers in Punjab starting to burn stubble. A bench headed by justice AS Oka posted the matter on …

Punjab: As field fires rage in Amritsar, ₹52k-fine slapped on farmers
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Punjab: As field fires rage in Amritsar, ₹52k-fine slapped on farmers

Hindustan Times  

Coming down heavily on farmers resorting to stubble burning, the Amritsar administration on Monday slapped fine of ₹52,500 on 20 offenders in 25 cases. The Punjab government has been under pressure to curb farm fires that have started early this season, setting the alarm bells ringing. In the past, FIRs have been registered against the errant farmers and also red …

Farm fires start early this year
3 months ago

Farm fires start early this year

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh: Farmers in Punjab have started setting ablaze their residual crop much before the anticipated dates, as evidenced by 31 cases of stubble-burning reported from Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur and Nawanshahr districts since September 15, according to data collected by the Punjab Pollution Control Board. The crisis begins with the farm fires in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, where farmers …

Amid poll heat, farm issues pushed to the backburner in Punjab
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Amid poll heat, farm issues pushed to the backburner in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

Gurdeep Singh of Nangli village in Amritsar is a busy man these days. “The entire government machinery is busy with poll duty so there is no one to keep tabs on farm fires,” says a Punjab Pollution Control Board official. Harjinder Singh, a farmer of Buttar village in Moga says, “The falling water table is also a major concern, but …

Wheat harvesting: Farm fires back in Punjab, 102 reported in fortnight
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Wheat harvesting: Farm fires back in Punjab, 102 reported in fortnight

Hindustan Times  

Punjab recorded 22 farm fires on Saturday taking the total count to 102 cases during this wheat harvest season. PPCB starts monitoring the farm fires from April 15 onwards, when the wheat harvesting in the state begins and ends on May 30, when the farmers start preparing their fields for paddy sowing. PPCB chairman Adarshpal Vij said that farm fires …

Farm Fires Down by 27% in Punjab, 37% in Haryana Compared to Last Year: Environment Ministry
1 year ago

Farm Fires Down by 27% in Punjab, 37% in Haryana Compared to Last Year: Environment Ministry

News 18  

Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana has declined by 27 per cent and 37 per cent as against last year, the Union environment ministry has said. This marks a 37 per cent reduction in 2023 compared to 2022, with reductions of 67 per cent compared to 2021 and 45 per cent compared to 2020. The ministry said four districts in …

Punjab records over 600 farm fires as farmers continue stubble burning, defying SC order
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab records over 600 farm fires as farmers continue stubble burning, defying SC order

India TV News  

Stubble burning: Farmers continued to set crop residue ablaze, thus contributing to the over 600 stubble-burning incidents that took place in Punjab on Saturday, defying the Supreme Court’s orders to stop the farm fires which is a major cause of air pollution in the neighbouring regions including the national capital. The Supreme Court had on November 7 directed Punjab, Haryana, …

Punjab Reports Over 1,200 Farm Fires Despite Red Alert
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab Reports Over 1,200 Farm Fires Despite Red Alert

News 18  

Punjab reported more than 1,200 stubble burning incidents on Thursday, while air quality indices turned ‘severe’ and ‘very poor’ in neighbouring Haryana. The fresh crop residue burning cases indicated that there was no let up in such cases despite the Punjab Police sounding a red alert in all the districts, warning of legal action against those found burning stubble. Of …

Punjab records 2,544 stubble-burning incidents in 24 hours, 2nd highest of the season
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab records 2,544 stubble-burning incidents in 24 hours, 2nd highest of the season

Op India  

On 15th November, the state of Punjab reported 2,544 stubble-burning incidents, raising concerns over the inability of the state machinery to follow the Supreme Court’s instructions to stop the practice. 5th November has seen the highest number of stubble burning incidents, with 3,230 farm fires reported in Punjab. However, it cannot be an excuse to let 30,000+ incidents occur in …

Mohali among districts with lowest farm fires in Punjab
1 year, 1 month ago

Mohali among districts with lowest farm fires in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

With around 18% dip in stubble burning cases, Mohali district has recorded fourth lowest farm fire cases in Punjab this Kharif season. Police teams led by SHOs, along with 38 cluster officers and 98 nodal officers appointed by the Mohali administration, kept a strict vigil after the top court’s strict warning. Police teams led by SHOs, along with 38 cluster …

Acting tough on farmers burning stubble, Punjab registers 83 FIRs
1 year, 1 month ago

Acting tough on farmers burning stubble, Punjab registers 83 FIRs

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab government on Wednesday registered 83 FIRs against farmers for burning paddy stubble taking the total number of FIRs against farmers after Supreme Court directions to 336. This is the second highest number of FIRs registered after the apex court directed Punjab and other states to take tough measures to curb stubble fire. Special DGP, law and order, and …

Punjab records over 1,700 farm fires, 'very poor' AQI in parts of Haryana
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab records over 1,700 farm fires, 'very poor' AQI in parts of Haryana

Hindustan Times  

Punjab on Tuesday reported 1,776 stubble-burning incidents, taking the total number of farm fires to 28,117 while air quality indices in Haryana and the border state were in 'poor' and 'very poor' categories. Paddy straw burning in Punjab and Haryana is considered one of the reasons behind the alarming spike in air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR.) Paddy straw burning in …

After Diwali, morning AQI levels in Delhi still 50% of what Punjab farm fires caused in the NCR a week before
1 year, 1 month ago

After Diwali, morning AQI levels in Delhi still 50% of what Punjab farm fires caused in the NCR a week before

Op India  

On 12th November, the people of Delhi defied the firecracker ban imposed by the Supreme Court of India and the Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi Government. AQI in Anand Vihar at 296, in RK Puram at 290, in Punjabi Bagh at 280 and in ITO at 263 pic.twitter.com/z0GRhqSqgR — ANI November 13, 2023 While media trials of Hindus have begun blaming …

Punjab records 104 farm fires, air quality improves drastically
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab records 104 farm fires, air quality improves drastically

Hindustan Times  

The farm fire cases have dropped drastically in the past two days as the state reported only 104 cases of stubble burning on Saturday. The farm fire cases have dropped drastically in the past two days as Punjab reported only 104 cases of stubble burning on Saturday. Light to moderate rainfall across the state has given major relief from raging …

Rain brings respite from farm fires in Punjab
1 year, 1 month ago

Rain brings respite from farm fires in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

Light to moderate rainfall across the state has given major relief from raging farm fires as only six active cases of stubble burning were reported in Punjab on Friday. Last year also, only three cases of stubble burning were reported due to heavy rainfall on November 14 but after that the state recorded nearly 4,000 cases of stubble burning in …

After crackdown, Punjab sees 68% dip in farm fire cases
1 year, 1 month ago

After crackdown, Punjab sees 68% dip in farm fire cases

Hindustan Times  

A day after the crackdown, Punjab reported a 68% dip in farm fire incidents across the state on Thursday. Sangrur registered 135 farm fire cases, followed by 96 cases in Mansa, 83 in Ferozepur, 52 in Kapurthala, 38 in Fazilka and 32 in Jalandhar. For instance, the stubble burning cases dropped to 604 on November 8 last year but in …

Punjab cracks the whip on farm fires, registers 251 FIRs
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab cracks the whip on farm fires, registers 251 FIRs

Hindustan Times  

A record number of 251 FIRs were registered across Punjab in the past 24 hours as the state government started a crackdown to curb stubble-burning incidents, Punjab Police’s official spokesperson said on Thursday. 40 farm fires doused by officials in Patiala: SDM Patiala District administration remained on its toes throughout the day and doused as many as 40 farm fires …

Centre faults Punjab’s farm fires for Delhi’s air pollution problem
1 year, 1 month ago

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

The Hindu  

With Delhi’s air pollution plummeting precipitously and no respite expected in the weeks ahead, a meeting chaired by the Union Cabinet Secretary and senior officers of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi on November 8 concluded that the current crisis was “majorly” on account of stubble burning. Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav said on X on Thursday that “.93% of …

Haryana ‘managing’ its farm fire data: AAP; don’t politicise the issue, says Manohar Lal
1 year, 1 month ago

Haryana ‘managing’ its farm fire data: AAP; don’t politicise the issue, says Manohar Lal

The Hindu  

Haryana AAP vice-president Anurag Dhanda on Wednesday questioned the authenticity of the State government’s data on stubble burning. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Manohar Lal told reporters at an event in Pinjore on Wednesday that pollution in Delhi-NCR is not a political issue, “However, some leaders are doing politics on it.” “We are providing machines to farmers, along with subsidies, to help …

Farm fires in Punjab: Environmental compensation imposed in only 9% cases till November 6
1 year, 1 month ago

Farm fires in Punjab: Environmental compensation imposed in only 9% cases till November 6

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab government has imposed environmental compensation only on 9% of stubble burning cases till November 6. As per the action-taken report till November 6, a day before the Supreme Court issued stringent directions to stop stubble burning, of the total 19,463 cases, the district administrations across the state have imposed environmental compensation of ₹51.70 lakh in 1,851 cases only. …

Punjab reports over 1,500 farm fires; Haryana's air quality in 'severe' category
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab reports over 1,500 farm fires; Haryana's air quality in 'severe' category

India Today  

Punjab on Tuesday reported more than 1,500 stubble burning incidents, while many parts in Haryana saw air quality indices in the 'severe' and 'very poor' categories. Meanwhile, Haryana's Fatehabad recorded an air quality index of 421, followed by Hisar at 403, Jind at 384, Sonipat at 381, Kaithal 377, Faridabad 374, Gurugram 364, Bhiwani 361, Sirsa 334, Panipat 328 and …

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