Paddy Farming

Delhi air pollution: Not bans, solutions must be explored to end practice of stubble burning by farmers

If we want to reduce Delhi’s air pollution in winter, then we need to address biomass burning

Farmers in Punjab will burn stubble as they 'have no alternative', says president of Bharatiya Kisan Union

Despite a prohibition on the burning of the farm residue, the farmers in Punjab are set to go against the orders and continue burning stubble in 2018 as well.

Stubble burning: How Haryana is better prepared to tackle its paddy residue in eco-friendly way than Punjab

When it comes to curbing the menace of stubble-burning in Delhi's neighbouring states, Haryana seems better prepared to handle the issue than Punjab.

Kerala, After The Flood: Water still to recede from many parts of state; people ask for clean clothes and sanitation

A bleak, uncertain future stares the nearly 13 lakh people currently taking shelter at the relief camps in Kerala. Many houses are still under water, and the ones which are not submerged have problems plaguing them.

Amicus curiae submits Rs 2000-crore roadmap in SC to end stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana

A Rs 2,000-crore roadmap to end stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana suggests that government must provide equipment to farmers for free instead of subsidies