Chandigarh, November 12, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab has recorded 5,517 stubble-burning incidents so far during the ongoing paddy harvesting season, with Ferozepur reporting the highest number of cases at 728, according to the latest data released by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB).
Tarn Taran is second on the list with 687 incidents, followed by Sangrur with 628 and Bathinda with 499. Patiala ranks fifth with 374 reported cases.
The PPCB report, covering the period up to November 11, states that 96.65 per cent of Punjab’s total paddy area of 32.87 lakh hectares has been harvested. Despite the progress, authorities continue to monitor crop-residue burning as North India faces high pollution levels.
Across the state, officials have inspected 4,620 fields and physically verified reported incidents at 2,003 locations. Environmental compensation of Rs 85.90 lakh has been imposed, of which Rs 37.55 lakh has been recovered. Authorities have also registered 1,259 FIRs, made 1,637 red entries in revenue records and issued 1,435 warnings and show-cause notices.
Patiala, where around 98 per cent of the 2.314 lakh hectares under paddy cultivation has been harvested, has reported 374 incidents. Officials have inspected 282 fields and completed physical verification at 184 locations.
The district has imposed Rs 6.70 lakh in environmental compensation and recovered Rs 2.60 lakh. It has registered 153 FIRs and recorded 120 red entries in revenue records. Patiala has also issued 390 warnings and show-cause notices, the highest number among Punjab’s districts.
Three fields in Patiala have been identified as confirmed stubble-burning locations by non-Agriculture Field Level officials. Across Punjab, 147 such fields have been identified.
The district and state authorities are continuing enforcement measures to discourage farmers from burning paddy residue.
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