Kanpur: After imposing a fine on Kanpur Metro Corporation, the Pollution Control Board has now imposed a fine of Rs 35 lakh on the jal nigam for polluted water of sewerage drains flowing directly into the Ganga. As per the Pollution Control Board authorities, waste from Budhiyaghat and Shitala Bazar drains of Jajmau and Paramiya drain of Ganga Barrage was found flowing into the Ganga, for which, a fine of Rs 15 lakh was imposed.Similarly, waste water from Dabka nullah, Satti Chaura nullah, Gola Ghat nullah, Rani Ghat nullah were also found flowing into the Ganga for which PCB imposed a fine of Rs 20 lakh.The pollution boards regional officer Amit Mishra said that during investigation, jal nigam was found responsible for river pollution. We have imposed a total fine of Rs 35 lakh, including Rs 15 lakh for releasing waste water into Ganga from Budhiyaghat and Shitala Bazar drains of Jajmau and Paramiya drain of Ganga Barrage and Rs 20 lakh for releasing waste in Ganga from Dabka nullah, Satti Chaura nullah, Gola Ghat nullah, Rani Ghat nullah. On Monday, regional pollution control board office in Kanpur recommended imposing a fine of Rs 52.5 lakh on Metro Rail Corporation for causing air pollution in the city.We also published the following articles recentlyFines imposed but no FIR: ReportThe district administration in Ludhiana, India has reported over 800 cases of stubble burning, with 118 cases resulting in environmental compensation. However, no FIRs have been registered for disobedience to public servant orders. The report also states that red entries have been made in 15 cases of crop burning, the third highest in the state. The district administration has urged farmers to stop stubble burning and is implementing strategies to prevent it, including demonstrating direct sowing techniques and distributing alternative crop seeds.GRAP Stage IV imposed in Delhi as pollution worsens: Check if your car is allowed to runThe Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi NCR due to the severe air quality. The average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi reached 415 on November 4 and 461 on November 5. The restrictions under GRAP Stage IV include stopping entry of truck traffic into Delhi, banning non-essential vehicles from entering Delhi, and prohibiting diesel-operated medium and heavy goods vehicles. This decision has been made to prevent further deterioration of air quality.Gurgaon AQI: No end to waste burning, curbs imposedThe district administration of Gurgaon has imposed Section 144 of the CrPC to combat the deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR. The order prohibits the burning of waste, including household garbage, leaves, plastic, rubber, and other combustible materials. The administration stated that the air pollution levels have significantly worsened in Gurgaon, posing health hazards. Violators of this order will face penalties as per the law. Immediate and effective measures are necessary to control air pollution and protect public health and the environment.

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