Stubble burning in Punjab crosses 5,000 cases amid paddy harvest challenges

Published 12 Nov 2026, 18:18 IST

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Punjab Minister said that farmers are the first to be affected by stubble burning and that whether the smoke reaches Delhi is a matter of debate, but the main concern is its impact on common people breathing the same air. India Today reports that stubble burning incidents in Punjab have crossed 5,000 cases amid paddy harvest challenges.

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Livemint HT Media Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 19:11 IST

Farm-fire incidents fall 11.5% across six northern states to 9,590

Experts believe the actual number of farm fires is higher than satellite data shows.

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19 hours later
Deccan Herald The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 14:41 IST

Punjab stubble burning cases rise to 5,517; 1,259 FIRs registered

Chandigarh: The cumulative farm fire count in Punjab has reached 5,517, with Ferozepur, Tarn Taran and Sangrur districts accounting for the maximum number of such cases. Many farmers continue to ignore government advisories to stop crop residue burning. Punjab witnessed 345 fresh farm fire incidents…

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The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 15:10 IST

Punjab farm fire cases rise to 5,517; 1,259 FIRs registered

The cumulative farm fire count in Punjab has reached 5,517, with Ferozepur, Tarn Taran and Sangrur districts accounting for the maximum number of such cases. Many farmers continue to ignore government advisories to stop crop residue burning. Punjab witnessed 345 fresh farm fire incidents on Tuesday…

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India Today Living Media India Current article 12 Nov 2026, 18:18 IST

Stubble burning in Punjab crosses 5,000 cases amid paddy harvest challenges

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ANI ANI Media 12 Nov 2026, 18:31 IST

"Farmers first one to get affected by stubble burning": Punjab Minister

Punjab Minister said that whether the smoke due to stubble burning goes to Delhi is a matter of debate, but the major concern is that it is affecting common people who breathe the same air.

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