Jind AQI remains poor weeks after harvest, puzzles officials
Jind's air quality stays in 'poor' to 'very poor' category 15 days post-harvest, defying stubble burning narrative. Officials lack answers as AQI hits 500-600. What's the real cause?
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IndiGo flight from Pune to Bengaluru delayed by 8 hours
IndiGo flight 6E-361 from Pune to Bengaluru turned into an 8-hour ordeal due to delays and multiple boarding changes. Passengers faced frustration as the airline cited Delhi weather. Read the full story.
Mann: No stubble burning, why Delhi pollution crisis?
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann challenges Delhi ministers over pollution blame, citing delayed paddy harvest due to floods. Read the full political debate on air quality.
Joshi Assures No Paddy Procurement Shortage, Urges Storage Boost
Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi assured Rajya Sabha of sufficient paddy procurement. He urged states to enhance storage for rising wheat and paddy stocks. Read the full report.
Ilia Topuria Denies Abuse Claims, UFC Books Interim Title Bout
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria denies domestic violence allegations, citing extortion. Bryce Mitchell responds explosively. UFC 324 to feature interim title fight. Full details inside.
Yogi Orders Surprise Paddy Centre Checks in Shahjahanpur
UP CM Yogi Adityanath orders surprise inspections of paddy procurement centres in Shahjahanpur after a farmer's complaint during Janata Darshan. Action promised against irregularities.
100 Chellanam Homes Flooded After Sluice Bund Opened
Around 100 houses in Chellanam's Maruvakkad padashekaram flooded after fish farmers opened a sluice bund, releasing saltwater. Crops destroyed, residents allege authorities ignored warnings. Read the full report.
Chhattisgarh Congress Boycotts House Over Paddy Mismanagement
Chhattisgarh Congress boycotts assembly, alleging severe paddy procurement mismanagement by BJP govt, causing farmer distress. Details on registration woes and pending land records inside.
High Moisture Hits Andhra Paddy, Farmers Face Price Cuts
Andhra Pradesh paddy farmers battle high moisture levels post-cyclones, leading to slow procurement and distress sales. Learn about the crisis impacting harvests and prices.
Gurgaon water table rises, but experts cite rain, not policy
Gurgaon's groundwater level hits a decade high of 30.6m, but experts reveal the rise is due to heavy monsoon rains, not sustainable water management. The city still extracts 212% of its safe limit.
Gurgaon survey finds 78% wells inactive, water crisis
A Gurgaon district survey reveals 78% of dug wells are defunct, highlighting a critical loss of traditional water infrastructure. Experts call for urgent revival and rainwater harvesting. Read more.
Flight disruptions continue at Kolhapur airport for 2nd day
Indigo flights from Kolhapur to Hyderabad & Bengaluru face major delays, causing cancellations. Nashik services also cancelled. Passengers share ordeal. Details inside.
Raichur APMC Sees 50,000 Quintals Paddy Daily Influx
Raichur APMC, Karnataka's largest, is overwhelmed by 50,000 quintals of paddy daily from Andhra & Telangana, forcing intermittent procurement. Read why farmers are flocking here.
IndiGo Cancels Flights Due to Pilot Shortage, FDTL Rules
IndiGo cancels 30+ flights as pilot shortage meets new DGCA duty rules. Passengers face delays at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru. Airline working to normalize operations.
Punjab Rice Milling Hit by Floods & New FRK Testing Rules
Punjab's rice millers, grappling with flood-damaged paddy, now face delays due to new fortified rice kernel pretesting. The state seeks a 25 LMT non-fortified rice quota to avoid extension requests. Read more.
Study: Delhi's severe smog tripled after groundwater policy
A new study reveals Delhi's severe smog hours tripled after Punjab & Haryana's 2009 groundwater policy. Learn the link between paddy cultivation and toxic air.
Prayagraj Paddy Procurement Hits 27,096 MT, 161 Centres Open
Prayagraj's paddy procurement sees major boost with 161 centres & faster MSP payments. Over 4,400 farmers already paid Rs 4,701 lakh. Read about the new OTP-based system.
Punjab Groundwater Extraction Hits Alarming 156%
Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana exceed 100% groundwater extraction, far above India's 60% average. Over-reliance on paddy cultivation drives the crisis. Read the full report.
Crop Damage Survey Starts in TN Delta Post-Cyclone Ditwah
Officials assess cyclone-hit samba & thaladi crops across 4 Tamil Nadu districts. Farmers with >33% damage to get ₹20,000/hectare relief. Survey via mobile app aims for swift aid.
Yogi Directs Expansion of UP Paddy Procurement to 5000 Centres
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath reviews paddy procurement, orders increase in centres to 5000. Over Rs 1,984 crore paid to 1.51 lakh farmers. Strict instructions issued on payments & fertiliser supply.
Vande Bharat, Rajdhani trains delayed due to fog, track work
Dense fog in North India and ongoing safety work in Odisha cause major delays for premium trains like Vande Bharat and Tejas Rajdhani. Passengers face inconvenience as multiple long-distance trains run hours behind schedule. Get the latest updates.
Chaos on US Flight After 4-Hour Tarmac Delay: Woman Escorted Off
A United Airlines passenger erupted in a profane tirade after a 4+ hour tarmac delay. The chaotic scene, captured on TikTok, highlights growing US airport frustrations. Watch the video and read the full details.
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.
Ganjam Paddy Procurement Starts December 23
Ganjam district launches paddy procurement from Dec 23 with 36.53 quintal target. 1.56 lakh farmers registered for the process across 476 mandis. Learn key details.
Chandigarh's Rs 70 Crore Infrastructure Upgrade Begins
Chandigarh administration initiates major infrastructure projects worth Rs 60-70 crore including rainwater harvesting, traffic lights, and fire safety systems across the city. Read about the development plans.
Trichy's Rainwater Harvesting Pits Damaged, Ineffective
Five years after Trichy Corporation installed expensive rainwater harvesting pits, most are now damaged or missing, causing severe waterlogging in low-lying areas during recent rains.
Cyclone Ditwah Floods Tamil Nadu Paddy Fields
Cyclone Ditwah submerges over 1 lakh acres of samba and thaladi paddy in Trichy delta region. Farmers demand national calamity status and central relief funds. Read full coverage.
Cyclone Ditwah floods 1 lakh+ acres of Tamil Nadu paddy
Cyclone Ditwah submerges over 1 lakh acres of samba and thaladi paddy in Trichy delta region. Farmers demand national calamity declaration and central assessment team for relief funds.
BJP's Koppal Protest on Dec 1 Against Farm Policies
BJP announces massive protest in Koppal on December 1 against state government's failure to provide MSP for maize, paddy and Tungabhadra dam water. Join the farmers' movement!
NH 66 stretch completion delayed by one year
Continuous rainfall disrupts NH 66 widening project in Thiruvananthapuram, pushing completion to December 2026. Critical corridor faces year-long delay despite 52% progress.
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