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.
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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.
Delhi AQI improves to poor range after 24 days
Delhi's air quality shows significant improvement after 24 days, with AQI dropping to 270. Favourable winds and reduced stubble burning contribute to cleaner air. Read more about the pollution relief.
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.
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.
Delhi's air to remain 'Severe' to 'Very Poor' next week
Delhi's AQI is forecast to fluctuate between 'Severe' and 'Very Poor' categories. Stubble burning's contribution dropped to 8.54% but expected to rise. Stay informed on pollution levels.
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.
Supreme Court Alarmed by Delhi's Severe Pollution Crisis
Delhi's air pollution reaches emergency levels as Supreme Court intervenes. Learn about the urgent measures being implemented and how it affects residents' health.
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.
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.
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.
Amritsar Farm Fires Down 56% This Year
Amritsar achieves 56% reduction in farm fires this season through government initiatives and farmer cooperation. Learn how this environmental victory was achieved.
Punjab's Stubble Revolution: End to Burning Crisis
Punjab is on the verge of a groundbreaking agricultural transformation as authorities reveal a comprehensive strategy to eliminate stubble burning, promising cleaner air and farmer prosperity.
Delhi Chokes: Farm Fires Push AQI to 'Very Poor'
As stubble burning intensifies in neighboring states, Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'Very Poor' levels, raising health concerns and highlighting the annual pollution crisis.
CAQM inspects Punjab's stubble management preparedness
Central pollution control team conducts ground assessment in Punjab to evaluate stubble management strategies ahead of winter pollution season. Key focus on machinery availability and farmer awareness.
Punjab Paddy Yield Crisis: 8 Quintals/Hectare
Shocking results from Punjab's crop cutting experiments show paddy yields have dropped dramatically to just 8 quintals per hectare, raising concerns about agricultural sustainability and farmer livelihoods in India's breadbasket.
Air Pollution Skin Damage: Prevention Tips
Discover how Delhi's toxic air is silently damaging your skin and learn dermatologist-approved strategies to protect your complexion from pollution's harmful effects.
75% Drop in Stubble Burning: Punjab-Haryana Success
Commission for Air Quality Management reveals significant reduction in farm fires across North Indian states, marking a breakthrough in fight against winter air pollution.
Gujarat Relief Package for Farmers After Crop Loss
The Gujarat government announces comprehensive financial assistance for farmers facing crop devastation from unexpected rainfall. Learn about the relief measures and eligibility criteria.
Punjab Farm Fires Cross 2,500 Mark in 6 Days
Punjab faces environmental emergency as farm fires surge past 2,500 mark. 62 fresh cases reported amid worsening air quality crisis. Authorities struggle to contain stubble burning despite restrictions.
AI Calculates ₹27,000 Cr Fix for Delhi's Toxic Air
iXiGO CEO Aloke Bajpai's AI analysis reveals the staggering financial solution needed to combat Delhi's deadly air pollution from stubble burning. Discover the GPT-calculated cost and innovative approach to solving North India's annual environmental emerg
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