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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Punjab Farm Fires Jump 78% Amid Wheat Sowing Rush
Punjab faces agricultural crisis as farmers rush to clear paddy fields through stubble burning, with wheat sowing deadline approaching and farm fires surging dramatically across the state.
Punjab-Rajasthan Farmers Clash in Paddy Sale Dispute
Tensions escalate as Punjab farmers face off with Rajasthan counterparts amid paddy procurement dispute, threatening agricultural supply chains and farmer livelihoods across North India.
72-Hour Deadline for Jharkhand Farmers After Cyclone Remal
Jharkhand government issues urgent 72-hour deadline for farmers to report cyclone Remal damage and secure insurance compensation. Critical window for financial relief.
Jharkhand Minister Addresses Crop Damage Crisis
Jharkhand Agriculture Minister Badal Patralekh addresses widespread agricultural devastation caused by heavy rainfall and cyclonic storms, revealing compensation plans for affected farmers.
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