Panchkula, Nov. 13 -- Haryana authorities have registered 54 FIRs over stubble burning in Karnal and Kaithal districts, imposed financial penalties and initiated action against farmers on the Meri Fasal Mera Byora portal, while 45 officials have been served notices over lapses linked to crop residue burning incidents.
The action comes as the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) warned of a rise in farm fires around Diwali and directed authorities in four Haryana districts to intensify surveillance over the next seven days.
CAQM member S.D. Atri, reviewing pollution control measures with senior administrative and police officials from Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra and Jind on Thursday, said the coming week would be crucial in preven...