Bathinda: At least 71 fresh incidents of crop residue burning were recorded in Punjab on Tuesday, taking the count to 1,581 this season. Tarn Taran saw the most number of farm fires (15) followed by Ferozepur (10) among 16 districts that reported such incidents. Earlier, 65 cases were recorded on Monday. Thirty stubble farming cases were recorded on this day last year, while 582 events were recorded the year before that.In 2023, the tally till Oct 22 was 1,794 as opposed to 3,696 during the same period in 2022.
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Paddy stubble burning: 35 Ambala farmers face red entry in farm record, FIRs, barred from selling crop in grain market
After the Supreme Court's concern over rising fire incidents in Haryana, the state adopts strict measures against crop residue burning. Ambala fines 35 farmers and bars them from grain markets for two seasons. Farmers seek government aid for implements to avoid burning stubble, which can improve field fertility.
Punjab recording over 100 farm fires daily, share in Delhis PM2.5 negligible
Despite over 100 daily farm fires in Punjab, the impact on Delhi's air quality remains minimal due to current meteorological conditions. Satellite data shows reduced stubble burning events compared to previous years. However, experts warn the situation may worsen by late October. Emphasis is on using crop residue management machines to curb fires effectively.
Haryana farm fires: 13 farmers held for burning stubble in Kaithal, 14 booked in Hisar
Kaithal police arrested 13 farmers for setting crop residue on fire. FIRs are filed against 18 more in various districts, while the agriculture department in Hisar registered additional FIRs. Panchkula deputy commissioner fined a farmer for stubble burning. Air quality worsened in several districts including Jind and Bhiwani with AQI of 287. Polluting diesel gensets banned in NCR events.
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