Punjab records 4,657 farm fires; 1,442 FIRs registered

Published 10 Nov 2026, 09:51 IST

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During Diwali in Guwahati, the loud celebrations have prompted alarm over the impact of firecrackers on local birds and animals, with the Forest Department lacking data on wildlife and activists questioning whether firecracker‑free zones are being properly enforced. At the same time, insurance data from Star Health shows that burn‑related claims in the Diwali quarter (Q3, October–December) were 28% above the average of the other three quarters in FY26, compared with a 19% rise in FY25, and the insurer has issued simple safety steps and first‑aid guidance for burns and eye injuries, urging prompt medical help.

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Punjab has recorded 4,657 stubble-burning incidents and registered 1,442 FIRs, according to the pollution control board

— The National Herald

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Punjab has recorded 4,657 stubble-burning incidents and registered 1,442 FIRs, according to the pollution control board

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 09 Nov 2026, 02:59 IST

Fire engulfs Jammu’s Nehru Market, guts around 12 shops

Another blaze was reported in the border district of Kathua, where, a store room at the district police lines went up in flames

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12 hours later
Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. 09 Nov 2026, 15:44 IST

Mumbai bans rockets, aerial firecrackers in BMC limits till November 25

Mumbai banned rockets and aerial firecrackers within BMC limits until November 25 after three major fires broke out on Diwali night. The fires damaged homes, shops, a garage and a commercial building, but caused no reported casualties. 

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7 hours later
Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings 09 Nov 2026, 23:11 IST

122 Emergency Calls Received Across Telangana On Diwali

Minor fire incidents were also reported in Chilkalguda, Mailardevpally, Secunderabad and Chikkadpally, among other areas.

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9 hours later
The Siasat Daily Center-Left Siasat Daily 10 Nov 2026, 08:22 IST

Mumbai bans rockets, aerial firecrackers till November 25

Mumbai: In the wake of multiple fire incidents across the city, the Mumbai Disaster Management Authority on Monday, November 9, banned the bursting of rockets and aerial firecrackers in the metropolis until November 25. According to the order issued by the authority, the restriction covers all…

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1 hour later
Hindustan Times Center HT Media 10 Nov 2026, 09:23 IST

MP's Hingot War tradition leaves 20 injured as participants clash during post-Diwali ritual in Indore

The annual clash in Gautampura saw participants from the Turra and Kalangi groups hurling burning, gunpowder-filled fruit shells at each other.

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28 minutes later
The National Herald Center-Left The Associated Journals Ltd. Current article 10 Nov 2026, 09:51 IST

Punjab records 4,657 farm fires; 1,442 FIRs registered

Punjab has recorded 4,657 stubble-burning incidents and registered 1,442 FIRs, according to the pollution control board

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