The Punjab government’s Land Pooling Policy, 2025, aims to promote planned urban development by pooling over 40,000 acres of farmland. This policy offers landowners developed residential and commercial...
Punjab, a vital agricultural state in India, faces a persistent challenge with paddy cultivation. Despite government efforts to diversify crops, paddy remains dominant. In the kharif season, over...
The Punjab government has initiated the Punjab Udyog Kranti programme, claiming to be the first in India to launch such a comprehensive industrial revolution. This initiative aims to...
The Punjab and Haryana water-sharing dispute has intensified recently. The Punjab government restricted the flow of water from the Bhakra dam to Haryana, leading to a potential contempt...
The water-sharing conflict between Punjab and Haryana has escalated sharply, following a recent decision by the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). The BBMB ordered the release of 8,500...
The Punjab government imposed a ban on the cultivation of hybrid rice varieties, citing concerns over groundwater conservation and environmental pollution. This decision has ignited a fierce debate...
Punjab’s Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced change in the agricultural calendar. The state government has decided to advance the paddy sowing date to June 1. This decision aims...
Recent studies have revealed alarming health risks associated with heavy metal pollution in Punjab. Research conducted by Punjabi University and Thapar University has identified correlation between living near...
Punjab launched ‘Project Hifazat’, a transformative initiative aimed at boosting support for women and children facing violence. The project was unveiled on the eve of International Women’s Day....
Punjab emerged as a leader in implementing the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme. The state utilised its entire allocation of ₹4,713 crore, securing an additional ₹2,337 crore from...
