November 9, 2026 5:54 PM
Punjab records 1,152 farm fires on Diwali, highest single-day surge this season
Punjab witnessed a sharp surge in stubble-burning incidents during the ongoing paddy harvesting season on Diwali, with 1,152 fresh farm fires recorded across the state on the festival day on Sunday alone. According to the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) and Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Monitoring and Enforcement Actions Report, a total of 4,459 farm fire incidents have been recorded in the state since September 15, when the current monitoring season began. The number of in...