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Another big surge takes field fire count in Punjab to 1,216

Patiala, Oct. 30 -- With the November 15 wheat-sowing deadline approaching, Punjab on Wednesday recorded 283 farm fire incidents - the highest single-day count this season. Experts from Punjab Agricul... Read More


6 officials face action over farm fires in Tarn Taran

Patiala, Oct. 29 -- As farm fire incidents continue to rise across Punjab, the state government on Tuesday initiated action against six supervisory officers who were tasked with stopping stumble burni... Read More


Punjab grapples with rising dengue, chikungunya cases

Patiala, Oct. 28 -- With 2,625 cases so far, Punjab is witnessing a rise in dengue cases. Health officials have warned that the prevalence could extend well into mid-December due to the favourable bre... Read More


Malwa emerges as epicentre as state farm fire tally 890

Patiala, Oct. 28 -- Amid a sharp rise in farm fire incidents in the state with the Malwa region emerging as the major contributor, Punjab saw 147 such cases on Monday, marking the highest single-day s... Read More


Punjab logs 122 new farm fire cases, tally reaches 743

India, Oct. 27 -- Punjab on Sunday reported 122 new cases of stubble burning, marking the highest single-day spike this year and taking the total count this season to 743. This is the first day this y... Read More


At 122, state sees highest 1-day spike in farm fires this season

Patiala, Oct. 27 -- Punjab on Sunday reported 122 new cases of stubble burning, marking the highest single-day spike this year and taking the total count this season to 743. This is the first day this... Read More


Improper diagnosis behind maternal deaths, says report

Patiala, Oct. 25 -- A recent review by the state health department has found that improper diagnosis and mismanagement by medical staff are the primary causes behind maternal deaths in Punjab. The fin... Read More


Punjab mulls setting up Aam Aadmi Clinics in all 10 central jails

Patiala, Oct. 24 -- The Punjab government is mulling over a proposal to set up Aam Aadmi Clinics (AACs) in all 10 central jails across the state. The state health department is learnt to have already ... Read More


State logs highest single-day rise in stubble fires, tally nears 500

Patiala, Oct. 23 -- Despite repeated warnings, strict monitoring, and penal actions, farmers across Punjab continue to burn stubble. On Wednesday, the state witnessed the highest single-day spike of t... Read More


72% decline in farm fires amid delayed paddy harvest

Patiala, Oct. 22 -- Punjab has recorded a 72% decline in paddy stubble fire incidents as compared to last year's count during the same period. On Tuesday, the state reported 62 new farm fire cases, ta... Read More