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Paddy Procurement Crisis in Punjab

October 26, 2024

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 refusing to store government paddy, exacerbating the situation. Without immediate intervention, conditions ..

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Pakistan: Punjab Government to Use Artificial Rain Against Smog

October 25, 2024

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, with an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) level of 394. Such levels ..

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Punjab Assembly Passes Law to Control Illegal Colonies

September 4, 2024

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 the growing problem of illegal colonies in Punjab. Illegal colonies are areas ..

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NGT Imposes ₹1,000 Crore Fine on Punjab Government

August 28, 2024

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 solid and liquid waste properly, despite many warnings and legal obligations. The ..

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Gagan Strike-II: Indian Army, IAF Conduct Joint Exercise in Punjab

May 8, 2024

The Indian Army’s Kharga Corps, part of the Army’s Western Command, recently concluded a three-day joint military exercise Gagan Strike-II with the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Punjab. The primary goal of Gagan Strike-II was to refine the processes involving ..

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Rare Metal Tantalum Discovered in Punjab Soil

November 22, 2023

A team led by Dr. Resmi Sebastian, assistant professor at the institute’s Civil Engineering Department, has discovered tantalum, a rare metal, in Punjab soil. This discovery holds significance not only for Punjab but for India, given tantalum’s widespread use in ..

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Haryana’s 75% Private Job Reservation Law

November 20, 2023

The Punjab and Haryana High Court, on November 17, declared the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020, unconstitutional. The law, which mandated 75% reservation in private jobs for Haryana residents, was deemed discriminatory by the court. This article ..

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Pusa-2090 Offers Hope to Punjab Farmers

November 9, 2023

In recent times, the issue of stubble burning in Punjab, India, has drawn significant attention due to its severe environmental impact. While farmers resort to burning crop residue to prepare fields for the next wheat crop, this practice contributes to ..

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