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PM calls for priority distribution of equipment to farmers in Punjab, Hary
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired the 31st interaction through 'PRAGATI' and asked the Agriculture Ministry to distribute equipment to farmers of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on a priority basis to tackle stubble burning.
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Harsimrat urges PM Modi to allow use of MPLAD funds for stubble management
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Nov 6 (ANI): Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow MPs to use the MPLAD funds to curb the practice of stubble burning by funding stubble cleaning and super seeder machines to farmers.
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SC orders incentives for Punjab, Haryana and UP farmers who shun stubble-b
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 6 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered incentives for small and marginal farmers who shun stubble-burning, directing that Rs 100 per quintal be given to farmers for handling crop residue of non-basmati rice.
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SC pulls up Delhi govt over deteriorating air quality
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 6 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Delhi government for not tackling the air pollution which led to the depletion of air quality in the national capital and asked it to take strict actions against the violators.
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SC pulls up Punjab, Haryana govt for not tackling stubble burning
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 6 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Punjab government for not taking any coercive steps to tackle stubble burning which led to the depletion of air quality in the national capital and asked it to ensure that this does not happen in the future.
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Stubble burning: INLD holds protest over cases against farmers
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Sirsa (Haryana) [India], Nov 6 (ANI): The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) held a protest in Haryana's Sirsa district on Wednesday against the cases being filed against the farmers in connection with stubble burning cases in the state.
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Kanpur reels under poor air quality and pollution
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Kanpur (UP) [India] Nov 6 (ANI): Kanpur is reeling under poor air quality after Diwali and the pollution also aggravated due to the burning of paddy straw. The plumes present in the air have further deteriorated the pollution in the city.
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Ludhiana: District Administration intensifies drive against stubble burnin
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Ludhiana (Punjab) [India] Nov 6 (ANI): In a drive to contain stubble burning to check pollution, the Ludhiana District Administration has arrested 22 farmers and registered 45 FIRs.
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Deputy CM Chautala calls for joint effort against air pollution
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Chandigarh [India], Nov 5 (ANI): Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Tuesday called for a joint effort from all states to solve the problem of air pollution.
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12 per cent reduction in stubble burning incidents, says Agriculture Minis
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 5 (ANI): The Agriculture Ministry said on Tuesday that there has been nearly 12 per cent reduction in stubble burning incidents compared to the same period in 2018, with 31,402 such incidents detected, of which Punjab accounts for a maximum of 25,366 cases.
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Centre should take steps to convert stubble into organic fertilizers: Chha
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], Nov 5 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday said that the Centre should take concrete steps to convert stubble into organic fertilizers to combat the problem of air pollution.
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Telangana Tehsildar set ablaze, driver who attempted rescue succumbs to in
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Ranga Reddy (Telangana) [India], Nov 5 (ANI): Abdullapurmet police on Tuesday informed that Gurunatham, who sustained severe burn injuries while trying to save Abdullahpurmet Tehsildar after she was set ablaze, succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday.
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