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Do not blame us for air pollution: Punjab Farmers

Despite a ban by the Punjab government, incidents of stubble burning have not abated in the nearby areas of Amritsar. Scores of farmers here have been burning crop residue, causing air pollution in the nearby states, while claiming that they lack alternat... read..

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Devotees throng Golden Temple to celebrate Parkash Gurpurab of Guru Ram Das

Scores of devotees thronged Amritsar's Golden Temple on Tuesday to take a dip in the holy sarovar (pool) on the occasion of Parkash Gurpurab of Guru Ram Das.... read..

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Talks of making India a 'Hindu Rashtra' not right: Akal Takht Chief

Akal Takht Chief Giani Harpreet Singh on Tuesday hit out at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for its talks of making India a 'Hindu Rashtra' and said that people of all religions and faiths live in the country which is the beauty of India.... read..

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Stubble burning continues in Amritsar despite ban

Though stubble burning is banned in Punjab, several farmers in Amritsar continue to burn crop residue claiming lack of alternatives.... read..

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