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Punjab Introduces Anti-Sacrilege Bill 2025
The Punjab Government has introduced the Prevention of Offences Against Holy Scriptures Bill, 2025. This legislation aims to protect religious harmony by criminalising acts of sacrilege against sacred...
Punjab Land Pooling Policy
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...
Paddy Cultivation Challenges in Punjab
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...
Punjab Udyog Kranti
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...
Punjab-Haryana Water Dispute
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...
Punjab-Haryana Water Dispute
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...
Punjab Bans Hybrid Rice Seeds
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 Advances Paddy Sowing Date
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...
Cancer Risk Linked to Heavy Metal Pollution in Punjab
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 Launches Project Hifazat
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’s Success with AIF Scheme
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...
