Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Pune: PMC Bans Night Bonfires, Punjab CM Blames Delhi Pollution
As winter begins in Pune, the Pune Municipal Corporation has banned open bonfires at night due to health risks from increased pollution.
Meanwhile, Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann sparked a debate on Delhi's air pollution, attributing it to local and neighboring states rather than Punjab.
Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) bans open bonfires at night due to health risks
PMC cites increased PM10, PM2.5, and carbon monoxide levels as temperatures dip
Pune's temperatures drop to 10°C, prompting health advisory
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann blames Delhi's pollution on local and neighboring states
Mann denies Punjab's smoke contributing to Delhi's pollution
- Who
- Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
- What
- Banned open bonfires, blamed Delhi's pollution
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Pune city, Punjab and Delhi
- Why
- To protect public health, address air pollution
PMC's Stance
Punjab CM's Stance
Cause of Pollution
PMC's Stance
Open bonfires at night
Punjab CM's Stance
Local and neighboring states' contributions
- Advisory Issuer
- Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)
- Date Issued
- Tuesday
- Pollutants of Concern
- PM10, PM2.5, carbon monoxide
- Penalties for Violation
- Yes, as per norms
