Punjab records 5,002 stubble burning cases; 1,575 farmers fined, FIRs registered in 1,155 cases

November 11, 2026 10:23 AM

Punjab records 5,002 stubble burning cases; 1,575 farmers fined, FIRs registered in 1,155 cases

Punjab has recorded 5,002 stubble burning incidents so far during the ongoing paddy harvesting season, with authorities initiating action against farmers in several cases, according to the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB). As per the PPCB report dated November 10, field inspections have been conducted in 4,185 cases, while stubble burning has been physically confirmed at 1,833 locations across the state. Environmental compensation has been imposed in 1,574 cases under the Environmental Co...

Punjab records 1,152 farm fires on Diwali, highest single-day surge this season

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...