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Punjab reports 38 farm fire cases in 2 days
A Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) official warned that the cases might see a massive uptick in the coming weeks as the harvesting picks up pace across the state.
Published on Oct 08, 2024 10:31 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Patiala
Ludhiana: Awareness van to help combat stubble burning
The initiative aims to educate farmers about effective stubble management techniques. Over the next 40 days, the van will travel across villages, particularly in the Jagraon and Raikot tehsils which are known hotspots for stubble burning.
Published on Oct 08, 2024 10:26 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Amritsar sees 80% dip in farm fire cases as compared to last year
On October 8, the district’s farm fire count stood at 103 out of a total state count of 234, while in 2023, on the corresponding date, it was 559.
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 10:02 PM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
77% dip in farm fire cases in Punjab
₹1.85 lakh fine has been imposed on 65 farmers. 196 such cases seen seen till October 6. The count last year till same day was 845.
Updated on Oct 07, 2024 07:48 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
Saving Punjab and Haryana from ecological disaster
This article is authored by Reena Singh, Purvi Thangaraj, Ritika Juneja and Ashok Gulati, ICRIER.
Published on Oct 06, 2024 09:01 AM IST
