As the nation celebrated Dussehra on Tuesday by burning the effigies of Ravana, farmers in Punjab paced up the crop residue burning as 360 farm fires, the maximum in a day this season, were reported, taking the overall count to 2,306. A few farmers set stubble on fire to register their protest against the government agencies. While farmers are being penalised for setting paddy residue on fire, no action is taken against those burning lakhs of Ravana effigies on Dussehra and crackers during Diwali, they said.
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The government plans a phased rollout, funded through the environment cess, though exact installation timelines have not been announced.
Air quality in and around Bhakti Park and Wadala Truck Terminal (TT) has plummeted in recent weeks, with AQI levels soaring beyond 300 - classified as "severe".
His post quickly became popular among people who have experienced similar health and safety concerns while living in Delhi.
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