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Punjab Minister said that while it is debated whether smoke from stubble burning reaches Delhi, the primary concern is that it is affecting common people who breathe the same air, and that farmers are the first to be impacted. The state’s cumulative farm fire count has risen to 5,517, with 1,259 FIRs registered, and districts such as Ferozepur, Tarn Taran and Sangrur reporting the highest numbers. Despite government advisories to stop crop‑residue burning, many farmers continue the practice, and Punjab recorded 345 fresh farm fire incidents.
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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…