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Stubble burning

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Punjab stubble burning climbs to 1,612 fires, 565 in three days

Punjab stubble burning reached 1,612 farm fires by 2 November, 565 in three days, IARI data shows. Tarn Taran leads, with 423 FIRs filed so far.

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Punjab stubble burning: farm workers raking burning paddy straw in a hazy field, 2011 file photo

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