Punjab Records 103 Farm Fires On Monday, Season's Total Reaches 684

Times of India · environment

Punjab recorded a significant increase in paddy stubble burning, with 103 farm fire incidents reported on Monday, bringing the season's total to 684 as of. Border districts Tarn Taran and Amritsar remain hotspots, despite directives from the Commission for Air Quality Management. Enforcement actions have intensified, with 126 FIRs registered and environmental compensation of Rs 12.4 lakh imposed across 246 cases. Red entries have been made in land records for 222 cases, indicating ongoing efforts to curb the practice.