Delhi air pollution: NASA satellite shows most active fire season over Punjab, Haryana

Delhi air pollution: NASA satellite shows most active fire season over Punjab, Haryana

Jethva added that there are still a few weeks to pass before the paddy harvest season comes to the end and the incidents are likely to increase further.(Credit:NASA) Delhi air pollution: In a significant finding that has a bearing on the worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR, a NASA satellite has shown that the current season … Read more

Punjab govt to utilise paddy stubble as animal fodder, check details

Punjab govt to utilise paddy stubble as animal fodder, check details

The researchers have maintained that for the maintenance of body weight of animals and nutritional needs, paddy straw alone is not sufficient and it should be supplemented with compulsory minerals and green fodder. The state government of Punjab has proposed a solution to the recurrent problem of stubble burning that causes severe pollution not only … Read more

Stubble burning back in Punjab! Over 8,000 officials appointed by govt fail to check the menace

Stubble burning back in Punjab! Over 8,000 officials appointed by govt fail to check the menace

The official said that the government should promote such actions and also pitch in with free diesel for those small and marginal farmers who cannot afford it. As the harvest season of Punjab’s major Kharif crop rice is about to start in a few weeks, the state government has appointed more than 8000 nodal officers … Read more