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Tourists behind Morni fire to face action under Forest Act
District forest officer (DFO) Vishal Kaushik, who is also the complainant in the police case, said they are assessing the extent of the damage. However, preliminary assessment indicates it was a ground fire. He further explained that if the tourists are found guilty under the Forest Act, they could face a fine of up to ₹1 lakh. A detailed inquiry has been initiated, and the report is expected soon.

Farmers burning stubble won’t get ₹6,000 benefit, can’t sell at MSP: Mohan Yadav
MP chief minister Mohan Yadav said the new decision will come into effect on May 1. An official said modalities for implementing the order was being discussed

Madhya Pradesh tops in wheat stubble burning; ₹25 lakh fined, 50 FIRs filed
Prohibitory orders were issued under Section 19(5) of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 in Madhya Pradesh

Zone-wise paddy cultivation from June 1in Punjab: CM Mann
While addressing the gathering at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) during the ‘Sarkar-Kisan Milni’ (government-farmer meet), the CM said farmers from Faridkot, Bathinda, Ferozepur, Muktsar Sahib and Fazilka can start sowing paddy from June 1 adding that their groundwater level is better than the rest of Punjab

Ludhiana: Agri varsity experts warn against use of unverified pesticides leading to crop loss
The senior officials, heads of departments and faculty from PAU campus; scientists from Krishi Vigyan Kendras, farm advisory service centres and regional research stations attended the monthly review meeting of the research and extension work of PAU on Wednesday
