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Despite Ban And Penalties, Stubble Burning Has Only Increased This Year

On paper, open burning of crop residue is an offence punishable by a fine of Rs 2,500 per acre for stubble burning. And in Punjab alone in one month, the Pollution Control Board had imposed a fine of Rs 8,92,500 as “environmental compensation cess” on framers caught burning the stubble. AP But, despite an NGT ban, heavy fines and awareness …

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India's First Elephant Hospital With Unique Medical Facilities Opens Up In Mathura

India’s first hospital dedicated to elephants has opened in Mathura at Farah block’s Churmura village. The first-of-its-kind hospital has unique facilities including wireless digital X-ray, laser treatment, dental X-ray, thermal imaging, ultrasonography, hydrotherapy and quarantine facilities.  The hospital is strategically located near elephant conservation and care centre. It is designed to treat injured, sick or geriatric elephants and is equipped …

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