New grain market to come up on 27 acres near Lehra Gaga
The Punjab cabinet has approved the construction of a new grain market on more than 27 acres of government land in village Khandebad near Lehra Gaga.
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Punjab paddy procurement crosses 101 lakh metric tonnes, Rs 20,713 crore released to farmers
A total of 101.96 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has been procured across state mandis so far, with payments transferred to the bank accounts of over 4.71 lakh farmers.
Fire breaks out in Karmabhoomi Express near Rajpura, 1500 passengers evacuated safely
Four coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express going from Amritsar to New Jalpaiguri caught fire on Friday afternoon. According to the railways, all 1500 passengers were safely evacuated and there was no loss of life.
ED pressured AAP MLA Amandeep Kaur Arora to join BJP: Manish Sisodia
Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia has alleged that the Enforcement Directorate pressured Moga MLA Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora to join the BJP during a 48-hour raid at her house.
Cross-border drug trafficking network busted in Amritsar, four held with 36 kg heroin
Counter Intelligence Amritsar has arrested four people, including a minor, and recovered 36 kg of heroin and two motorcycles.
Pakistan to consider issuing visa to CM Bhagwant Mann
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry has said that if Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann wishes to visit, consideration will be given to granting him a visa. However, approval from the Government of India is a separate matter.
Severe fire breaks out in Amritsar-Katihar Express near Rajpura
A sudden fire broke out in the Amritsar-Katihar Express near Sarai Banjara in Rajpura. Rescue teams are engaged in evacuating passengers and extinguishing the fire.
People gather in Jalajan for Jasmine, victim of US violence, demand child's custody
People gathered in Jalajan village near Khanna to seek justice and custody of her eight-month-old child for Jasmine, who became a victim of domestic violence in America.
Blast while cutting old tanker in Mandi Gobindgarh, godown owner dies and four workers burn
An explosion occurred while cutting an old bitumen tanker inside a scrap yard in Mandi Gobindgarh, Fatehgarh Sahib, killing the owner and badly burning four workers.
16 held with 34 kg heroin and two Uzi guns in Amritsar
Amritsar rural police have arrested 16 persons during a campaign launched to curb the smuggling of drugs and illegal weapons. During the search, 34 kg of heroin, two hand grenades, and eight weapons including two Uzi machine guns were recovered.
BJP offered ministerial post during ED raid: MLA Amandeep Kaur
Moga AAP MLA Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora has alleged that during the ED action, pressure was put on her to join the BJP and she was allured with a ministerial berth.
Vigilance approaches ED to probe alleged financial irregularities against Akali leader Majithia
The Vigilance Bureau has written to the Enforcement Directorate to probe the alleged illegal transactions worth ₹736.96 crore linked to former minister Bikram Singh Majithia.
Employees reject 3 pc DA hike, work paralyzed in govt offices
Terming Punjab government's announcement of a 3 percent hike in dearness allowance as insufficient, employees have started a two-day pen-down strike. The unions have also announced a month-long agitation demanding restoration of the old pension scheme and payment of arrears.
Employees reject 3pc DA hike, announce state-wide agitation from Nov 13
Rejecting the 3 percent dearness allowance announced by the Punjab government, employee and pensioner unions have decided to launch a month-long agitation starting November 13.
Supreme court stays high court contempt proceedings against chief secretary KAP Sinha
In a case related to dearness allowance arrears, the apex court has stayed criminal contempt proceedings against Punjab's chief secretary.
Punjab farmers to get 50 percent subsidy on certified wheat seeds
The Punjab government has launched a Rs 50 crore scheme to provide 50 percent subsidy to farmers on certified wheat seeds. According to Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian, it will benefit over 2.42 lakh farmers in the state.
Stubble management speeds up in Punjab, small farmers face machinery shortage
The use of machinery for paddy stubble disposal has been increased in Punjab, but small farmers are facing severe difficulties due to the non-availability of required machines.
Daljit Singh cremated in Mansa village after 9 days
Following directions from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, 35-year-old Daljit Singh was cremated on Thursday in his native village Bhamme Kalan.
New medical college to come up in SBS Nagar, Punjab government issues LOI
The Punjab government has set the process in motion to establish a new medical college and teaching hospital in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar with an investment of Rs 160 crore.
Punjab government to give free UPSC and PCS coaching to 1,000 college students
The Punjab government has decided to provide free online civil services exam preparation to one thousand students studying in colleges across the state.