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7,000 FIRs, no action: Punjab sits on farm fire cases

India, Nov. 10 -- Close to 7,000 FIRs were registered against farmers burning paddy stubble in Punjab between 2022 and 2024, but there has hardly been any action with most cases yet to result in a cha... Read More


Why FIRs over farm fires in Punjab go nowhere: Political hot potato, explained

India, Nov. 9 -- With contribution of farm fires - burning of paddy stubble after harvest - oscillating up to 30% in Delhi's pollution on some days recently, data from Punjab shows FIRs have been inef... Read More


In Punjab, most field fire FIRs end without action, reveals data

Chandigarh, Nov. 9 -- Close to 7,000 FIRs were registered against farmers burning paddy stubble in Punjab between 2022 and 2024, but there has hardly been any action with most cases yet to result in a... Read More


Punjab BJP takes credit for Centre's rethink

Chandigarh, Nov. 6 -- The Punjab BJP has linked the Centre's decision to defer the proposed changes in the Panjab University senate and syndicate to the strong feedback it conveyed to the party's nati... Read More


CBI raids 7 locations in Patiala, Ludhiana

Chandigarh, Nov. 5 -- The CBI on Tuesday raided seven premises in connection with the disproportionate assets (DA) case registered against suspended Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar. Accordin... Read More