Punjab: Spreading dark cloud over holy event, perennial problem of paddy farm fires
(WorldNews India)

As Punjab prepares to celebrate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the first Sikh master, the perennial problem of paddy stubble has come up us a big headache for the state government, which is is expecting a huge inflow of pilgrims and tourists, both domestic and international, beginning this month. Advertising The harvesting of paddy has picked pace and already about 200 fires have been recorded. It is being feared that the state would turn into a gas chamber during the 550th anniversary celebrations. The government is organising a mega function in Sultanpur Lodhi on the Gurpurab on November 12 and has invited President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi besides...