UP Stubble Burning Rises 18.6%, Air Quality at Risk
Uttar Pradesh sees an alarming 18.6% rise in stubble burning incidents in 2025 vs 2024, worsening winter smog. Maharajganj tops list. Experts warn of shifting patterns.
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Haryana suspends patwaris over fake crop registrations
Haryana Revenue Minister suspends patwaris in Shambli & Amupur villages for fraudulent crop registrations. Crackdown on corruption in PM-KISAN scheme benefits. Read details.
Punjab gets 23 biomass briquette plants, 4 biogas projects
Union Minister Shripad Naik reveals Punjab's bioenergy boost: 23 briquette plants & 4 biogas projects set up. Details on financial aid for farmers & CRM scheme inside.
Shivamogga Farmers Protest Inadequate Crop Insurance Payout
Shivamogga farmers are outraged over paltry compensation for rain-damaged crops, blaming faulty rain gauges and flawed data. MP vows to raise the issue in Parliament. Read more.
MP Chowta Orders Swift Crop Insurance Payment to Farmers
Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta intervenes to expedite delayed Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) payments for thousands of eligible farmers. Read about the directive and the reasons behind the hold-up.
Stubble Burning Drops 90% in Punjab, Haryana
Punjab and Haryana see an 80-90% drop in stubble burning. Central funds of Rs 3,120 crore for CRM machines drive the change. Read the full analysis of this environmental success story.
Punjab's 94% Farm Fire Reduction: A Success Story
Discover how Punjab achieved a 94% reduction in stubble burning through a multi-pronged strategy involving CRM machines, FIRs, and a circular economy. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan plans to replicate this model nationwide.
Haryana farm fires drop 85% to lowest in 6 years
Haryana achieves dramatic 85% reduction in stubble burning with just 659 farm fire incidents, the lowest recorded in six years. Discover how districts transformed and the challenges ahead.
Punjab farm fires plummet 90%, season ends with 5,114 cases
Punjab's stubble burning season concludes with a dramatic 90% reduction in farm fires compared to 2022. Only 5,114 cases were reported this season, marking a major environmental victory. Read the full analysis.
Punjab Farm Fires Drop 53%: Just 4 Cases Reported
Punjab reports dramatic 53% decline in stubble burning cases compared to 2024. Only 4 farm fires recorded on Saturday as harvesting season ends. Read the complete district-wise analysis.
Ludhiana stubble burning cases fall by 30% this year
Ludhiana district witnesses significant 32.62% reduction in stubble burning incidents during paddy harvest season. Khanna leads with 73% drop. Authorities credit awareness and machinery.
Kanpur Farmers Learn Crop Residue Management Benefits
KVK Dalipnagar educates 70+ farmers in Amauli Thakurain on converting crop residue into soil nutrients. Learn how to access 80% subsidy on agricultural machinery for sustainable farming.
16,000 Vijayapura Grape Farmers Get Insurance Compensation
After threat of intensified protests, 16,000 grape farmers in Vijayapura district finally receive crop insurance compensation for 2024-25. Learn how drought, rains and crop diseases impacted growers.
India's Kharif Foodgrain Output Rises to 173.33 MT
India's kharif foodgrain production is projected to reach 173.33 million tonnes in 2025-26, boosted by a good monsoon. This increase may help control food inflation. Read more for a detailed crop-wise analysis.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan to visit Punjab's model village
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visits Ransinh Kalan, a model Punjab village known for eco-initiatives like crop residue management and water conservation. Read about his Punjab schedule.
Ambala Farmers Shun Stubble Burning, Demand Incentives
Ambala farmers prevented stubble burning on 2.45 lakh acres this season. While celebrating this environmental achievement, they now seek government incentives to sustain these efforts long-term.
Punjab CM: Smoke from Punjab doesn't reach Delhi
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann shifts blame for Delhi's pollution crisis, claiming local sources and other states are responsible. Read his controversial statements and expert reactions.
Bengaluru BSWML to File FIRs for Waste Burning
Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd announces FIR filing against waste burning offenders. Learn about the crackdown, penalties, and environmental impact of this harmful practice.
Punjab farm fires see 92% dip in 5 years
Punjab reports a dramatic 92% decline in stubble burning cases over five years, thanks to residue management machines and alternative farming. Read the full analysis.
Supreme Court Alarms Over Delhi's Severe Air Pollution
Supreme Court judges express grave concern over Delhi's dangerous air quality crisis, demanding immediate government action to protect public health from toxic pollution.
155 Punjab Farm Fires Despite SC Stubble Burning Order
Supreme Court directs Punjab to report on stubble burning measures as 155 farm fires detected. State claims 70% reduction in incidents, minister blames residue burning in inaccessible areas.
SC Seeks Stubble Burning Reports from Punjab, Haryana
Supreme Court directs Punjab and Haryana governments to file status reports on stubble burning control measures amid severe air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR.
CAQM to get accurate stubble burning data by December
CAQM will receive verified data on stubble-burnt farms by December using satellite mapping and ground validation. This aims to tackle Delhi's severe air pollution crisis effectively.
CAQM questions Fatehabad DC over 28 farm fires in 2 days
Despite Haryana's 77% reduction in stubble burning, Fatehabad district faces CAQM scrutiny after 28 fire incidents in two days. State aims for zero stubble burning within two years.
SC Seeks Punjab, Haryana Response on Stubble Burning
Supreme Court demands Punjab and Haryana explain steps to control stubble burning amid allegations of false air quality data. Read the latest developments.
Haryana AQI Crisis: Fatehabad DC Faces Legal Action
CAQM issues notice to Fatehabad Deputy Commissioner as stubble burning continues despite ban. Haryana AQI hits severe levels with Gurgaon at 580. Legal action threatened with 5-year imprisonment possible.
Top 6 Exercises for Maximum Calorie Burn
Discover the 6 most effective exercises that torch calories efficiently. From running to jumping rope, learn how to maximize your workout results and achieve fitness goals faster.
Open waste burning continues in Jhajjar despite GRAP-III
Despite GRAP-III restrictions, Jhajjar witnesses continuous open waste burning, worsening air pollution. Authorities fail to enforce ban effectively. Read about the environmental crisis.
Punjab Records 133 Stubble Burning Cases on Monday
Punjab reports 133 new paddy-stubble burning cases, taking season total to 4,195. Tarn Taran leads with 20 incidents. Air quality remains poor across state despite improvement from previous years.
Baghpat's AQI hits 381, West UP towns face toxic air
West Uttar Pradesh towns engulfed in toxic air with Baghpat recording 381 AQI. UP government launches stubble barter scheme to combat pollution crisis. Health alerts issued for vulnerable groups.
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