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Punjab farm fire cases reach 1,612, of these 489 from Tarn Taran

Punjab farm fire cases reach 1,612, of these 489 from Tarn Taran

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Punjab recorded 1,612 stubble‑burning incidents between September 15 and November 2, with Tarn Taran district reporting 489 cases, roughly a third of the total. Authorities have filed 423 FIRs and levied environmental compensation of ₹29.15 lakh. The situation is noted alongside reports of massive farm fires in Pakistan and air‑pollution concerns in Delhi NCR, as highlighted by India Today.

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    Chandigarh: The number of farm fires in Punjab climbed to 1,612 on Monday, with Tarn Taran district alone accounting for 489 incidents, official data showed. Amritsar reported 192 farm fires and Ferozepur 193, the data stated. According to the data, Punjab recorded a total of 1,612 farm fires…

    — Deccan Herald

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Chandigarh: The number of farm fires in Punjab climbed to 1,612 on Monday, with Tarn Taran district alone accounting for 489 incidents, official data showed. Amritsar reported 192 farm fires and Ferozepur 193, the data stated. According to the data, Punjab recorded a total of 1,612 farm fires…

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