The number of stubble blazes in Punjab continues to rise, with 2,544 fires recorded on Wednesday, in defiance of the Supreme Court s directives. | Latest News Delhi
The state has produced 188 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of paddy this year as against the previously expected figure of 182 LMT for the year. Nearly 31.93 hectares of area was under paddy cultivation in Punjab. | Latest News India
The number of farm fires in Punjab has surged, with over a fourth of nearly 20,000 instances of stubble burning detected in the past two days. Officials warn that more fires are likely for at least nine more days. The surge is led by Sangrur, the constituency of Punjab s chief minister. Farm fires contribute to the pollution crisis in Delhi. The numbers are lower than in previous years, but Delhi and its surrounding cities have been in severe pollution for five days. The spike is due to farmers having little time to clear their fields before preparing for the next crop. | Latest News India