Stubble burning cases see a spike in Punjab, 350 cases recorded so far
2 years, 2 months ago

Stubble burning cases see a spike in Punjab, 350 cases recorded so far

Hindustan Times  

As many as 350 cases of stubble burning have been reported from Punjab over the last two weeks, with majority of the incidents being reported two border districts of the Majha belt -- Amritsar and Tarn Taran. So far, 80% of the state’s stubble burning cases in the state have been reported from Amritsar which falls in the Majha belt, where harvesting starts early. In 2021, Sangrur district with 8,006 cases had the highest number of stubble burning incidents, followed by Moga with 6,515 cases, Ferozepur with 6,288 and Ludhiana with 5,817 cases. PPCB chairman Adarsh Pal said, “We have been continuously sharing the data with the district administrations concerned for action.” Meanwhile, members of the national monitoring committee from Delhi also held a meeting with the Punjab chief secretary to control stubble burning cases in the state.

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CAQM yet to submit data on increase in stubble ‘burnt area’ to apex court
3 weeks, 1 day ago

CAQM yet to submit data on increase in stubble ‘burnt area’ to apex court

The Hindu  

Despite a Supreme Court directive, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas is yet to submit data to the top court on the increase in paddy stubble ‘burnt area’ in Punjab and Haryana in 2023, according to sources and the CAQM’s recent affidavit. On November 22, a Bench of Justices A.S. Oka and Augustine George Masih …

Farm fires rise in M.P., drop in Punjab, Haryana: IARI data
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3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Punjab reports 70 per cent reduction in stubble burning, highlights Ex-Situ management efforts
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Punjab reports 70 per cent reduction in stubble burning, highlights Ex-Situ management efforts

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Admitting that a surge in stubble burning incidents occurred due to the shorter window of 15 to 20 days between harvesting and sowing of wheat crops. Over 6.2 million tonnes of paddy straw were managed through ex-situ methods this year, contributing to the expected management of 19.52 million tonnes of paddy straw through various means in 2024. In a …

SC asks detailed information on Punjab stubble burning, says farmers can't burn stubble during specific hours
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

SC asks detailed information on Punjab stubble burning, says farmers can't burn stubble during specific hours

Op India  

The Supreme Court on Thursday, 28th November, ordered 24×7 information regarding stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana after farmers began timing crop burning with the passage of NASA satellites over the region. The Apex court noted that officials cannot permit farmers to burn stubble, and instructed the Punjab government to issue immediate instructions to prevent such practices. In the given …

Supreme Court takes note of India Today report exposing stubble-burning eyewash
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Supreme Court takes note of India Today report exposing stubble-burning eyewash

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday took note of India Today’s special investigation report which stated that farmers in Punjab are being told by government officials not to burn stubble during specific hours to evade detention by satellites. Taking note of the second report submitted by the court appointed commissioners, the Supreme Court said that the report states an abject failure …

Smokescreen or reality? The truth about stubble burning in Punjab
4 weeks ago

Smokescreen or reality? The truth about stubble burning in Punjab

India Today  

Every year, as a toxic haze engulfs Delhi, the spotlight shifts to neighbouring states like Punjab, where stubble burning is widely blamed for the worsening air quality. EVADING SATELLITES: THE 4 PM LOOPHOLE In Sangrur, Vipin, a land records officer and president of the Sangrur Block Patwari Union, openly admits to advising farmers to burn stubble after 4 PM to …

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 …

Centre in SC strongly opposes setting up ex judges panel to monitor stubble burning
1 month ago

Centre in SC strongly opposes setting up ex judges panel to monitor stubble burning

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre on Friday opposed in the Supreme court a proposal to form a committee of former apex court judges to oversee the implementation of measures to curb stubble burning, a key contributor to Delhi-NCR's air pollution. A bench headed by former Supreme Court's Justice Madan B Lokur had heard pleas related to pollution and the role of …

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 …

Atishi blames fires in Hry, UP, MP, Raj for bad air — but defends Pjb numbers
1 month ago

Atishi blames fires in Hry, UP, MP, Raj for bad air — but defends Pjb numbers

Hindustan Times  

On Monday, a day that Delhi’s air quality index reading reached a five-year high of 494, chief minister Atishi blamed the Capital’s toxic air on farm fires in Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh — all Bharatiya Janata Party -ruled states — and alleged that the Centre’s “inaction” has worsened the situation. To be sure, Atishi’s statement came on …

Atishi blames Centre for Delhi pollution: BJP-ruled states lead in stubble burning
1 month ago

Atishi blames Centre for Delhi pollution: BJP-ruled states lead in stubble burning

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has raised serious concerns over the worsening air quality in the city, accusing the Centre and BJP of inaction. Stubble burning is rampant across Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, UP, and Rajasthan, yet the central government remains passive, said the Delhi Chief Minister, stressing that it is the central government's responsibility to find a nationwide solution to …

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 …

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 …

Amid farm fires, smog envelops state
1 month, 1 week ago

Amid farm fires, smog envelops state

Hindustan Times  

The state saw 418 fresh stubble burning cases on Monday, taking the tally to 7,029 cases this kharif season. Though the trend of stubble burning has receded this year across the state, the maximum number of fresh cases are being reported from southern Punjab districts where the paddy harvesting is still on. Punjab Pollution Control Board chairman Adarsh Pal Vig …

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 …

Stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana | Caught in the cross (farm) fire
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana | Caught in the cross (farm) fire

The Hindu  

Smoke swirls through the air in Punnawal village, Sangrur district, Punjab. “So, I cut the stubble using machines and collected some from nearby fields too, but the buyer was paying so little that I lost over ₹50,000 in diesel and tractor running.” This year, the smoke from at least 4,755 fires across Punjab has drifted across the Gangetic plain, and …

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 …

Mohali's stubble burning cases drop by 68%, thanks to awareness campaign
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mohali's stubble burning cases drop by 68%, thanks to awareness campaign

Hindustan Times  

Mohali sees a significant drop in stubble burning cases, with a 68% reduction reported this year compared to last year. The decrease is attributed to the awareness raised by various departments and the enforcement of strict regulations. The administration has identified 12 sites where fires were reported, and an environmental compensation of ₹12,500 has been imposed and collected. Additionally, the …

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 …

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 …

Haryana Farmers Embraces Sustainable Farming Practices with Advanced Machinery
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Haryana Farmers Embraces Sustainable Farming Practices with Advanced Machinery

Hindustan Times  

Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana urges farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices to protect the environment. He demonstrated the use of advanced agricultural machinery for stubble management and emphasized the importance of proper stubble management to prevent burning. Rana also announced the paving of pathways leading to fields to improve accessibility and reduce pollution.

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. …

SC Warns Against Stubble Burning, Urges States to Protect Right to Live in Clean Environment
2 months ago

SC Warns Against Stubble Burning, Urges States to Protect Right to Live in Clean Environment

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has emphasized that stubble burning is a violation of citizens' fundamental right to live in a pollution-free environment under Article 21 of the Constitution. The court noted that while the states of Punjab and Haryana claimed that they have taken steps to implement the CAQM order, they failed to provide specific evidence of monitoring actions taken by …

Over 870 FIRs Filed in Stubble Burning Cases in a Month: Punjab Police
2 months ago

Over 870 FIRs Filed in Stubble Burning Cases in a Month: Punjab Police

News 18  

Police in Punjab have registered over 870 FIRs for stubble burning cases in the past month and imposed fines of Rs 10.55 lakh on the offenders. Red entries have also been made in revenue records of nearly 400 farmers for burning crop residue, making it difficult for them to sell, mortgage their land or avail loans against it.

Haryana Farmers Face Market Curbs as Stubble Burning Continues
2 months ago

Haryana Farmers Face Market Curbs as Stubble Burning Continues

Hindustan Times  

Farmers in Haryana face market curbs due to crop residue burning. The government has issued orders to all deputy commissioners and directors of agriculture to take action against farmers found burning crop residue and impose restrictions on them from selling crops in mandis through the e-kharid portal for the next two seasons.

Haryana Govt Cracks Down on Stubble Burning, Farmers To Face FIRs and Bans on Crop Sales in Mandis
2 months ago

Haryana Govt Cracks Down on Stubble Burning, Farmers To Face FIRs and Bans on Crop Sales in Mandis

ABP News  

Haryana government issues FIRs and bans crop sales in Mandis for stubble burning farmers. The government has launched several schemes to encourage farmers to opt for alternative methods of cultivation, but farmers continue to burn stubble. The Supreme Court has taken suo motu notice and summoned the Chief Secretaries of the Punjab and Haryana governments to explain their stance on …

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 …

Stubble Burning Begins Around Delhi, Supreme Court Says 'We Want Answers On Friday!'
3 months ago

Stubble Burning Begins Around Delhi, Supreme Court Says 'We Want Answers On Friday!'

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that it wants answers on the fresh cases of stubble burning around Delhi. In October 2023, the top court directed the Commission for Air Quality Management to submit a report detailing the steps taken to tackle the worsening air quality in and around the national capital. Taking note of the worsening air quality in …

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

Why Delhi’s air quality remains in the red despite a fall in stubble burning
1 year ago

Why Delhi’s air quality remains in the red despite a fall in stubble burning

Live Mint  

Sangrur/Sirsa: The air quality in Delhi saw no improvement in November despite a significant fall in stubble burning in neighbouring states, pointing to weather patterns as the probable culprit for what has ballooned to an air pollution crisis in the national capital region. This, it said, is “primarily owing to highly unfavourable meteorology and climate conditions prevailing over the region …

Haryana CM takes a dig at Punjab government over stubble burning
1 year, 1 month ago

Haryana CM takes a dig at Punjab government over stubble burning

The Hindu  

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal on November 21 took a dig at the Aam Aadmi Party-led government in Punjab after the Supreme Court’s advice to Punjab to learn from Haryana’s approach surrounding incentives given to farmers to curb stubble burning. Mr. Lal said the Haryana government’s serious approach to the issue of stubble burning, and the collaborative efforts with farmers …

SC Pulls Up Punjab Govt Over Stubble Burning, Asks Delhi, UP Govts To File Action-Taken Report
1 year, 1 month ago

SC Pulls Up Punjab Govt Over Stubble Burning, Asks Delhi, UP Govts To File Action-Taken Report

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked why is the Punjab government not making the process of crop residue management 100% free. Even if a machine is given for free, there is diesel cost, manpower, etc," a Bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia said, according to news agency ANI. The Supreme Court said that farmers are being "made …

Punjab: Farmer Bodies Hold Protest, Seek Withdrawal of Cases Against Farmers for Burning Stubble
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab: Farmer Bodies Hold Protest, Seek Withdrawal of Cases Against Farmers for Burning Stubble

News 18  

Several farmer bodies in Punjab on Monday held protests at the offices of deputy commissioners and sub-divisional magistrates at many places, seeking the withdrawal of cases registered against farmers for burning stubble. The agitating farmers demanded the withdrawal of legal actions, including registration of FIRs and rollback of the fine imposed on farmers for burning crop residue. In Hoshiarpur, farmers …

Over 930 FIRs registered against farmers for burning stubble: Punjab Police
1 year, 1 month ago

Over 930 FIRs registered against farmers for burning stubble: Punjab Police

The Hindu  

The Punjab Police has registered 932 FIRs against farmers for burning crop residue since November 8 while a fine of ₹1.67 crore has been imposed in 7,405 cases, a senior official said on Sunday. According to the Special Director General of Police Arpit Shukla, red entries were made in the revenue records of 340 farmers for stubble burning. He said …

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 …

After a brief halt during Supreme Court hearing, stubble burning in Punjab is back with a vengeance as Delhi chokes
1 year, 1 month ago

After a brief halt during Supreme Court hearing, stubble burning in Punjab is back with a vengeance as Delhi chokes

Op India  

On 13th November, 1,624 incidents of stubble burning were reported in the state of Punjab. A day earlier, on Diwali, that is, 12th November, there were 987 incidents of stubble burning reported in the North Indian state. During the hearing, the apex court categorically blamed stubble burning in Punjab for the poor Air Quality Index in Delhi. On 13th November, …

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 …

Chandrayaan lessons to solve stubble burning
1 year, 1 month ago

Chandrayaan lessons to solve stubble burning

Hindustan Times  

On September 6, 2019, a few kilometres from the moon’s surface, Chandrayaan-2’s lander lost contact with the Indian Space Research Organisation and later crashed. But Chandrayaan-2 sent back data that provided valuable clues on why it failed – among other factors, the lander’s software could not handle the forces or manoeuvring needed to land safely, which the narrow confines of …

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 …

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. …

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