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Stubble burning cases in Punjab cross 3000, raising air pollution concerns in Delhi

Stubble burning in Punjab has reached 3,144 incidents, contributing to deteriorating air quality in Delhi. Authorities imposed 54.55 lakh rupees in environmental compensation on 1,077 farmers. Tarn Taran led with 611 cases and fines amounting to 13.30 lakh rupees. Ferozepur, Sangrur, and Amritsar also recorded significant numbers. Despite an earlier decline, new farm fire cases have increased across Punjab recently.

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Stubble burning cases in Punjab cross 3000, raising air pollution concerns in Delhi

Tarn Taran led with 611 cases and fines amounting to 13.30 lakh rupees. Ferozepur, Sangrur, and Amritsar also recorded significant numbers.

Despite an earlier decline, new farm fire cases have increased across Punjab recently.