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Punjab: Woman killed, friend critical after getting trapped in farm fire in Ferozepur

This is the second such incident since Sunday when two youngsters lost their lives in a farm fire in Ferozepur’s Zira village

Deputy superintendent of police Karan Sharma said a probe is on to ascertain the cause of fire. (HT File)

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Published on Apr 25, 2025 08:40 AM IST

ByGaurav Sagar Bhaskar , Ferozepur

Punjab: Jump in PUSA-44 acreage can lead to spike in farm fires, warn experts

The variety needs more irrigation cycles, leading to a consumption of 20% more groundwater; it produces 20-25% more residue and if burnt after the harvest in the October-November months, it will produce a higher quantity of smoke

Paddy straw burning in Punjab and Haryana is one of the reasons behind the alarming spike in air pollution in the National Capital Region in October and November. (SPicture only for representational purpose)

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Published on Apr 17, 2025 09:14 AM IST

ByGurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh

Decline in stubble burning cases in Haryana: Agri minister

Stating that this practice not only enhances soil fertility but also provides economic benefits to farmers, the agriculture minister said that incorporating crop residue into the soil boosts the levels of carbon and other nutrients, leading to higher yields in subsequent crops

The government’s awareness campaign has significantly reduced stubble-burning cases this season, says Rana. (HT File)

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Updated on Nov 06, 2024 05:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

A State-driven solutionto crop stubble menace

If the State were to buy the crop residue and convert it for use in thermal power generation, it could allow North India to breathe easy in winters

Amritsar: A farmer burns paddy stubble in a field, on the outskirts of Amritsar, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI)

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Published on Nov 05, 2024 07:41 PM IST

ByAjay Shankar

Gautam Budh Nagar: 2 FIRs filed after 14 stubble-burning, garbage fires

Noida administration filed FIRs and fines for stubble burning amid rising pollution, urging farmers to adopt sustainable practices to improve air quality.

Authorities emphasised that strict monitoring to prevent activities such as stubble and waste fires significantly helps against the deteriorating air quality in the region. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Oct 19, 2024 06:54 AM IST

ByMaria Khan

{Farm fires} At 33, Punjab records season’s highest single-day count

A senior official from the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) warned that the number of stubble-burning incidents is expected to rise further in the coming days, likely causing a decline in the state’s air quality.

A farmer burns straw stubble in a field after the paddy crop harvest near Jaitu Mandi in Faridkot District, Punjab,Wednesday. (Sanjeev Kumar / Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Oct 10, 2024 05:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Patiala

Punjab’s crop residue management plan bets big on subsidised machines

Punjab’s crop residue management plan has been sent to the Centre for approval, which if given will be followed by the release of funds

The Punjab government has decided to provide farmers with 36,020 subsidised machines for in-situ and ex-situ management of the crop residue. (HT File)

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Updated on Mar 01, 2024 08:02 AM IST

ByGurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh

30% year-on-year increase in farm fires in northern India, reveals govt data

The national capital particularly witnesses severe levels of pollution and smoke from crop-residue fires.

By November, fire incidents increase to nearly 60,000, according to data from past years. (ANI)

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Updated on Oct 06, 2023 05:01 AM IST

ByZia Haq

Ambala farmers familiarised with straw collecting machines

As part of the stubble management project, farmers will be encouraged to sell crop residue to a mill in Banondi village through a private firm

Bales of chaff being transported from fields after collection.(HT Photo)

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Published on Oct 11, 2020 08:13 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByBhavey Nagpal, Ambala

2 Mohali farmers pay up stubble burning season’s first fines of ₹5,000

Both fined ₹2,500 each, red entries made in their land records, making them ineligible for any government facility or loan from any bank or institution

A farmer burns straw stubble in a field after the paddy crop harvest.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Oct 06, 2020 10:38 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mohali | ByHillary Victor, Mohali

Crop burning: No end in sight

In a year of farm protests, the issue becomes more complex. Innovate to tackle it effectively

For any multi-pronged approach to work, there needs to be coordination between four groups: Farmers, states, Centre and scientists.(ANI)

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Updated on Sep 29, 2020 07:45 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

How India can eliminate the burning of crop waste | Opinion

If farmers see economic gains in switching to alternative crops, they will be encouraged. Policies must ensure this

To farmers, this is the cheapest way of clearing their fields in a short period before the wheat crop’s sowing season starts. However, severe air pollution leads to a health emergency(ANI Photo)

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Updated on Nov 26, 2019 08:46 PM IST

ByAjay Shankar

After a brief respite, stubble fires rage again in Punjab

The spurt in farm fires has been noticed a day after the state government announced re-verification of 29,343 small and marginal farmers who were compensated for not burning crop residue.

An image released by US space agency NASA shows red dots indicating fires, including those due to stubble burning, in areas surrounding Delhi and rest of North India.(PTI Photo)

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Updated on Nov 20, 2019 05:24 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | ByMohit Khanna

Punjab to use optical satellite images for clearer picture on farm fires

Principal secretary (environment) RK Verma told HT on Thursday that OSI will give village-wise data with colour coding to identify the burnt area under paddy cultivation.

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Updated on Nov 15, 2019 07:59 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Bathinda | ByVishal Joshi, Bathinda

False stubble burning FIRs being registered against us: Farmers

Two farmers from Kot Bakhtu village said police registered FIRs against them even as they didn’t burn stubble and instead ploughed the crop residue in the fields.

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Updated on Nov 14, 2019 10:19 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Bathinda | ByHT Correspondent, Bathinda

Generating bio-CNG from paddy straw answer to residue disposal

Given the large quantity of paddy straw, its in-situ incorporation may neither be advisable nor sustainable. Mulching may release excess methane, causing air pollution besides burdening the soil with silica

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Published on Nov 08, 2019 05:12 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByRanjit Singh Ghuman

Farm fires, onion prices expose fault lines in agriculture

If crops are harvested by human labour, which is what is still widely prevalent in poorer states such as these, there is no crop residue left to be disposed of.

A farmer burns paddy stubble at Chismani village on the outskirts of Sonipat in Haryana.(Raj K Raj/HT file)

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Updated on Nov 08, 2019 07:41 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRoshan Kishore

Crackdown on stubble burning: Farmer caught red-handed, fined ₹7,500 in Mohali

A team led by sub-divisional magistrate Jagdeep Saigal found a farmer, Ajmer Singh, along with his partners, burning stubble in Bathlana village, near Landran

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Published on Nov 01, 2019 12:44 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHillary Victor, Mohali

Stubble mgmt: Sangrur admn issues VIP cards to 66 farmers

The deputy commissioner said that the purpose of issuing VIP cards to progressive farmers is to enhance their social status so that they can avail public services in government departments on priority basis.

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Published on Oct 24, 2019 10:51 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent, Sangrur

Now, red entries in revenue records for stubble burning in Mohali

So far, seven challans have been issued in the district by PPCB for stubble burning

56 sites of stubble burning have been detected in the district so far(HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Oct 23, 2019 01:03 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mohali | ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

FARM FIRES: NGT rejects Punjab’s plea to direct Centre to pay incentive to farmers

Tribunal asks Punjab, Haryana and UP to report daily on air pollution caused due to burning of paddy straw; seeks action-taken report by Nov 15

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Published on Oct 17, 2019 12:22 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByGurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh

Tackling crop residue burning:Moga farmers improving soil health by ploughing stubble back into soil

Shunning the practice of stubble burning, the new technique is paying rich dividend to these farmers as not only health of soil has increased but is also helping them improve their crop yield

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Published on Oct 12, 2019 12:20 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByParteek Singh

Delhi govt seeks suggestions from citizens to bring down pollution from stubble burning

The government has launched an e-mail (cm4cleanair@gmail.com) where residents can send in their suggestions till September 12.

Arvind Kejriwal checks his office at Delhi Secretariat during the campaign for prevention of mosquito breeding.(Mohd Zakir/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Sep 06, 2019 11:25 PM IST

New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

How crop diversification and mechanisation can help clean Delhi’s air

Half of the ₹1,150 crore fund allotted by the Centre was utilised last year, another half is being utilised this year to offer subsidies on machinery to manage stubble.

This winter will be a test case for whether the Centre’s scheme for in-situ management of crop residue has been a success.(AP Photo)

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Updated on Aug 19, 2019 04:15 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByJayashree Nandi

Subsidy scheme: Two months on, Haryana farmers struggling to get their dues

A total subsidy of ₹34.44 crore for the purchase of 1,588 implements was allocated by the Centre government.

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Updated on Aug 16, 2019 10:18 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Karnal | ByNeeraj Mohan, Karnal

Crop stubble burning area has halved since 2017, shows satellite data

This is mainly a result of more and more farmers opting for mechanized technology to dispose crop residue like the happy seeder that cuts paddy straw, sows wheat into the soil and pours the straw over the sown area which acts as mulch.

A farmer walks back after burning paddy crop stubble on the outskirts of Amritsar, Punjab.(AP file photo)

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Updated on Aug 13, 2019 07:00 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByJayashree Nandi

Dramatic rise in farm fires, air quality levels may hit emergency in Delhi

Air quality levels threatened to enter the ‘emergency’ category even as officials in Punjab reported a big spike in farm fires after Diwali.

Commuters drive through heavy smog in New Delhi as the pollution level entered 'severe-plus emergency' category.(AP)

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Updated on Nov 11, 2018 07:47 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondents, New Delhi/ Patiala

Air pollution: Reactive, band-aid solutions will not solve the problem

Crop stubble burning is not new. We must explore other practical solutions to end the polluting practice

Farmers who burn crop residue in northern India do so knowingly and because they don’t have an alternate economical and viable option. As the first inhalers of that choking smoke, much before it gets into any city dwellers’ lungs, they’re also early sufferers(Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 01, 2018 05:49 PM IST

ByJyoti Pande Lavakare

Stubble burning emissions will double by 2050, if not controlled, says PGI study

The study ‘Emissions of air pollutants from primary crop residue burning in India and their mitigation strategies for cleaner emissions’ has been published in the Journal of Cleaner Production this month.

The image, generated on Saturday noon by the PGI and PU team using NASA’s Earth Observing System Data and Information System, shows around 2,000 spots where stubble burning is likely taking place. The number is highest in a day this season, and a majority (60-70%) of the spots lie in Punjab region.(Pic credit: Dr Ravindra Kahiwal)

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Updated on Oct 29, 2018 10:03 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Why stubble burning in Haryana and Punjab has intensified in last 10 years

Burning of crop residue has intensified over the past decade because of multiple reasons

According to reports, farm mechanisation in the state has reached its ‘saturation point’ and therefore ‘no more viable, both economically and environmentally’.(Bharat Bhushan/ HT photo)

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Updated on Oct 28, 2018 08:12 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByZia Haq

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This is the second such incident since Sunday when two youngsters lost their lives in a farm fire in Ferozepur’s Zira village

The variety needs more irrigation cycles, leading to a consumption of 20% more groundwater; it produces 20-25% more residue and if burnt after the harvest in the October-November months, it will produce a higher quantity of smoke

Stating that this practice not only enhances soil fertility but also provides economic benefits to farmers, the agriculture minister said that incorporating crop residue into the soil boosts the levels of carbon and other nutrients, leading to higher yields in subsequent crops

If the State were to buy the crop residue and convert it for use in thermal power generation, it could allow North India to breathe easy in winters

Noida administration filed FIRs and fines for stubble burning amid rising pollution, urging farmers to adopt sustainable practices to improve air quality.

A senior official from the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) warned that the number of stubble-burning incidents is expected to rise further in the coming days, likely causing a decline in the state’s air quality.

Punjab’s crop residue management plan has been sent to the Centre for approval, which if given will be followed by the release of funds

The national capital particularly witnesses severe levels of pollution and smoke from crop-residue fires.

As part of the stubble management project, farmers will be encouraged to sell crop residue to a mill in Banondi village through a private firm

Both fined ₹2,500 each, red entries made in their land records, making them ineligible for any government facility or loan from any bank or institution

In a year of farm protests, the issue becomes more complex. Innovate to tackle it effectively

If farmers see economic gains in switching to alternative crops, they will be encouraged. Policies must ensure this

The spurt in farm fires has been noticed a day after the state government announced re-verification of 29,343 small and marginal farmers who were compensated for not burning crop residue.

Principal secretary (environment) RK Verma told HT on Thursday that OSI will give village-wise data with colour coding to identify the burnt area under paddy cultivation.

Two farmers from Kot Bakhtu village said police registered FIRs against them even as they didn’t burn stubble and instead ploughed the crop residue in the fields.

Given the large quantity of paddy straw, its in-situ incorporation may neither be advisable nor sustainable. Mulching may release excess methane, causing air pollution besides burdening the soil with silica

If crops are harvested by human labour, which is what is still widely prevalent in poorer states such as these, there is no crop residue left to be disposed of.

A team led by sub-divisional magistrate Jagdeep Saigal found a farmer, Ajmer Singh, along with his partners, burning stubble in Bathlana village, near Landran

The deputy commissioner said that the purpose of issuing VIP cards to progressive farmers is to enhance their social status so that they can avail public services in government departments on priority basis.

So far, seven challans have been issued in the district by PPCB for stubble burning

Tribunal asks Punjab, Haryana and UP to report daily on air pollution caused due to burning of paddy straw; seeks action-taken report by Nov 15

Shunning the practice of stubble burning, the new technique is paying rich dividend to these farmers as not only health of soil has increased but is also helping them improve their crop yield

The government has launched an e-mail (cm4cleanair@gmail.com) where residents can send in their suggestions till September 12.

Half of the ₹1,150 crore fund allotted by the Centre was utilised last year, another half is being utilised this year to offer subsidies on machinery to manage stubble.

A total subsidy of ₹34.44 crore for the purchase of 1,588 implements was allocated by the Centre government.

This is mainly a result of more and more farmers opting for mechanized technology to dispose crop residue like the happy seeder that cuts paddy straw, sows wheat into the soil and pours the straw over the sown area which acts as mulch.

Air quality levels threatened to enter the ‘emergency’ category even as officials in Punjab reported a big spike in farm fires after Diwali.

Crop stubble burning is not new. We must explore other practical solutions to end the polluting practice

The study ‘Emissions of air pollutants from primary crop residue burning in India and their mitigation strategies for cleaner emissions’ has been published in the Journal of Cleaner Production this month.

Burning of crop residue has intensified over the past decade because of multiple reasons

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