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Stubble Burning in Punjab Sparks War of Words Between Delhi and Punjab Governments as Fires Persist

Stubble Burning in Punjab Sparks War of Words Between Delhi and Punjab Governments as Fires Persist

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Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa accused the Punjab government of misleading the public on the issue of stubble burning, linking a rise in farm fires to deteriorating air quality in the capital. He challenged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s statements, calling them false.

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The Shillong Times Center The Shillong Times

Punjab records 2,347 cases of stubble burning; Tarn Taran tops list with 558 cases

Chandigarh, Nov 5: Punjab recorded a total of 2,347 incidents of stubble burning, with the highest number of cases coming from Tarn Taran — 558 — as North India continues to grapple with rising pollution levels. According to a report by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB), up to November 4…

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

Punjab government 'misleading' people on issue of stubble burning: Manjinder Singh Sirsa

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa criticized the Punjab government for misleading the public regarding stubble burning, linking a rise in farm fires to deteriorating air quality in the capital. He called out Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's false claims and highlighted the…

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