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Punjab National Bank Integrates NCRP Solution for Cybersecurity
Punjab National Bank (PNB) made headlines by becoming the first Indian bank to implement Clari5’s National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) Integration Solution. This integration represents advancement in the...
Punjab’s Initiatives Against Drug Trafficking and Abuse
Punjab is facing drug crisis exacerbated by its geographical location. The state shares a lengthy border with Pakistan and is near the “Golden Crescent,” a notorious drug trafficking...
Punjab Arhtiyas Advocate for Agricultural Policy Reform
Punjab’s arhtiyas, the intermediaries between farmers and buyers, are currently urging the state government to adopt the Punjab Agricultural Produce Markets Act, 1961, as a national model. This...
Punjab Achieves 100% Piped Water Supply
Punjab has recently achieved milestone by providing 100% piped water supply to all rural households, falls under the central government’s ‘Har Ghar Jal’ scheme. The state government is...
Air Pollution Crisis in Punjab, Pakistan
Severe air pollution has emerged as a critical issue in Punjab, Pakistan. The situation has escalated dramatically, affecting millions of children. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has...
Himachal Pradesh’s Claim on Shanan Hydropower Project
The Himachal Pradesh government has reaffirmed its claim over the Shanan Hydropower Project. This project has a 99-year lease dating back to the British era. Currently, it is...
Punjab’s Hybrid Rice Controversy
Punjab’s paddy milling sector is facing challenges regarding the late storage of paddy. The controversy revolves around hybrid rice seeds, specifically Sava 7501, Sava 7301, and 468. While...
Paddy Procurement Crisis in Punjab
On October 2024, paddy harvesting in Punjab has slowed. Despite favourable weather, about 90% of the procured crop remains stuck in mandis (grain markets). Private rice millers are...
Pakistan: Punjab Government to Use Artificial Rain Against Smog
The Punjab government of Pakistan announced plans to deploy artificial rain to address severe smog in Lahore. This decision follows Lahore being named the world’s most polluted city,...
Punjab Assembly Passes Law to Control Illegal Colonies
The Punjab State Assembly passed a new law called the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2024, on September 3, 2024. This law was created to address...
NGT Imposes ₹1,000 Crore Fine on Punjab Government
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has fined the Punjab government a huge amount—Rs 1,000 crore. This fine was imposed because the state has repeatedly failed to manage its...
