Punjab recorded 717 stubble-burning incidents by October 27, with burning confirmed at 313 sites and enforcement actions underway. Tarn Taran reported the highest number at 318 incidents. A new farmer helpline has been launched to provide practical alternatives to crop residue burning. Chandigarh: Over 700 incidents of stubble burning have been recorded in Punjab, and 24 FIRs were registered, according to the recent report by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB).