Summary:
A blanket of haze has engulfed the city for major part of the day. Rampant burning of stubble by farmers in the region is considered as one of the major factors for haze that engulfed the northern part of the country. Despite the government claims that it has taken 3,000 farmers to task this year, there is a steep rise in the stubble burning incidents in Punjab. Reason: The police did not receive any complaint regarding stubble burning. Stringent measures should be taken against the farmers indulging in the burning crop residue despite the ban issued by the government..