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.
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Karnal paddy procurement scam: 4 booked including market secretary
Explosive corruption case rocks Haryana as Karnal market committee secretary and three others booked for paddy procurement fraud during 2022-23 season. Shocking details emerge.
RJD's Bihar Poll Promise: ₹30K for Women, Higher MSP
As Bihar heads to polls, RJD makes bold final pitch with women-centric financial aid and increased MSP for farmers. Tejashwi Yadav's guarantees aim to sway crucial voter segments.
Ludhiana Leads Punjab in Paddy Procurement
Ludhiana emerges as Punjab's paddy procurement champion with record 9.5 lakh metric tonnes lifted, showcasing district's agricultural dominance and efficient procurement system.
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.
Kapurthala DC Drives Tractor for Stubble Management
In a powerful demonstration of commitment, Kapurthala Deputy Commissioner Dr. Amit Kumar Kalan drives tractor himself to promote eco-friendly stubble management techniques and combat Punjab's air pollution crisis.
Fazilka Paddy Crisis: 3-Day Procurement Halt Hits Farmers
Fazilka's farmers face mounting distress as government procurement agencies suspend paddy purchases after meeting targets, leaving harvested crops stranded for three consecutive days.
Punjab Paddy Crisis: Centre's Rigid Norms Spark Mandi Mayhem
Despite repeated appeals from Punjab government, Centre maintains strict procurement guidelines as 80% of paddy harvest overwhelms state mandis, threatening farmer livelihoods.
Haryana Paddy Scam: Hooda Demands CBI Probe
Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Hooda exposes massive paddy procurement irregularities, demands impartial investigation into alleged multi-crore scam affecting farmers.
Punjab's Soil Revival: In-Situ Stubble Solution
Discover how Punjab's shift to in-situ paddy stubble management is not only reducing pollution but also rejuvenating depleted soils, offering a sustainable solution to the annual farm fire crisis.
Karnal Paddy Scam: Police Seek Rice Mill CCTV Evidence
Karnal police intensify investigation into alleged paddy procurement irregularities, seeking crucial CCTV evidence from local rice mills to uncover massive scam.
Phalee Village's Giant Paddy Carrying Tradition Fades
Discover how Phalee village in Manipur preserves its unique 500kg paddy carrying custom while facing modern challenges and fading interest among youth.
Punjab farmer earns ₹1cr yearly, no stubble burning
Meet Tarn Taran's innovative farmer who has eliminated stubble burning while earning ₹1 crore annually through diversified, sustainable agriculture practices that work 365 days a year.
Punjab Farmers: Straw Bales Block Wheat Sowing
Punjab farmers confront agricultural emergency as paddy straw bales remain uncollected, threatening crucial wheat sowing season and raising pollution concerns across the state.
Punjab Farmers: Straw Bales Block Wheat Sowing
Punjab farmers face agricultural emergency as delayed straw bale collection threatens wheat sowing season. Learn how this crisis impacts crops and livelihoods.
CAQM emergency meeting on stubble burning crisis
Air quality commission takes urgent action as stubble burning cases surge in Punjab and Haryana, threatening northern India's air pollution levels.
Punjab Farm Fire Crisis: Experts Warn of Pollution Spike
Agricultural experts predict a sharp increase in stubble burning cases across Punjab's farming belt, threatening to choke North India with toxic smog as harvesting season peaks.
Jalandhar Paddy Procurement Hits 70% Target
Jalandhar district achieves remarkable 70% paddy procurement target with over 1.70 lakh metric tons already purchased from local farmers, signaling strong agricultural output.
Haryana farmers transform stubble ash into gold
Innovative farmers in Sirsa and Fatehabad districts are transforming crop residue ash into valuable resources, creating new revenue streams while combating air pollution.
Punjab withdraws teachers' stubble burning duties
Punjab government withdraws controversial order assigning stubble burning monitoring duties to teachers after widespread protests. Ferozepur district administration reverses decision following educator backlash.
Punjab Farm Fires Spike: 283 Cases in One Day
Punjab witnesses alarming spike in farm fires with 283 new cases reported in a single day, raising serious concerns about air quality and environmental health across North India.
PAU trains 175 in paddy straw management solutions
Punjab Agricultural University trains service providers in advanced paddy straw management techniques to combat stubble burning and promote sustainable farming practices in Ludhiana.
Jalandhar SDM Urges Farmers on Straw Management
Jalandhar officials push for sustainable straw management solutions as farmers face burning restrictions. Learn about new alternatives and government support.
Cyclone Montha: 300 Poles Uprooted, 20,000 Acres Paddy Damaged
Severe Cyclone Montha batters Andhra Pradesh, causing massive damage to infrastructure and agriculture with 300 electric poles uprooted and 20,000 acres of paddy crops devastated in latest weather disaster.
PUNGRAIN Leads Ludhiana Paddy Procurement Race
PUNGRAIN emerges as Ludhiana's paddy procurement champion, purchasing over 1.5 lakh metric tonnes directly from farmers at MSP. Discover how this government agency is leading agricultural support initiatives.
BKU Demands CBI Probe in Karnal Paddy Procurement Scandal
Bharatiya Kisan Union escalates pressure for CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in paddy procurement across Karnal district, citing massive farmer exploitation.
Heavy Rains Destroy Gujarat's Paddy Crops
Unexpected heavy rainfall in Gujarat's key agricultural regions has devastated standing paddy crops, leaving farmers grappling with substantial financial losses and uncertain futures as harvest season approaches.
Torrential Rains Destroy Gujarat Paddy Crops
Heavy monsoon showers batter South Gujarat districts, leaving Valsad's paddy farmers staring at massive crop destruction and financial ruin as fields submerge.
Punjab Farm Fires: 147 New Cases in Day, Total 890
Punjab witnesses alarming surge in farm fires as stubble burning cases jump by 147 in one day, pushing seasonal tally to 890. Environmental concerns mount across North India.
Cyclone Mocha Threatens Ganjam's Paddy Harvest
Ganjam district farmers race against time as Cyclone Mocha approaches, threatening to destroy ready-to-harvest paddy crops worth millions. Read about their desperate efforts to save their livelihood.
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