From The New Indian Express
Owned by Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.Punjab farm fire cases rise to 5,517; 1,259 FIRs registered
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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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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…