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189 farmers penalised in Haryana for stubble burning
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Sirsa (Haryana) [India], Nov 13 (ANI): The Haryana government on Wednesday said that 189 farmers have been penalised for stubble burning in the state.
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SC advocate holds stubble burning responsible for spike in air pollution i
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 13 (ANI): Supreme Court advocate Vijay Panjwani on Wednesday expressed concerns about the air pollution in Delhi and held stubble burning from the neighboring states responsible for the rising menace in the region.
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Punjab, Haryana should take steps to convert stubble into CNG, coal: Kejri
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 13 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that stubble can be converted into compressed natural gas (CNG) and Punjab and Haryana governments should take steps in this regard as it would generate employment and farmers will be paid off.
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If required, Odd-Even scheme can be extended: Arvind Kejriwal
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 13 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that the Odd-Even traffic rationing scheme can be extended if required.
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After some respite, pollution in Delhi rising again due to stubble burning
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 11 (ANI): Urging people of Haryana and Punjab to stop stubble burning, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that pollution in the national capital has again started increasing after some respite last week.
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Punjab: Farmers continue to burn stubble in Jalandhar district
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Jalandhar (Punjab) [India], Nov 10 (ANI): Farmers continue to burn stubble on Nakodar Phillaur Highway at Barwalla village in the district as on Sunday.
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Haryana: FIRs registered against farmers over stubble burning, opposition
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Ambala (Haryana) [India], Nov 7 (ANI): After the Supreme Court pulled up Haryana government for not tackling the issue of stubble burning, the state police have swung into action inviting heavy criticism from the opposition.
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Punjab: Farmers continue to burn crop residue in Ludhiana despite pollutio
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], Nov 7 (ANI): Farmers continued to burn crop residue in the Talwara area of Punjab on Thursday despite District Administration taking strict measures against the rising cases of stubble burning in Punjab.
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Punjab govt will implement SC order to give incentives to farmers who shun
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Nov 6 (ANI): Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday said that Punjab government will implement the order of the Supreme Court directing Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to give incentives for small and marginal farmers who shun stubble-burning.
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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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