New Delhi: A high-level delegation of the Punjab Government comprising the state’s Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, Chief Secretary KAP Sinha, and Additional Chief Secretary, Home Affairs and Finance, Alok Shekhar, on Tuesday met the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, Dr Arvind Panagariya, in Delhi. According to an official release, the delegation met.
Chandigarh: In a decisive move towards addressing the concern of stubble burning and fostering sustainable agriculture practices, the Punjab government has unveiled an ambitious Information, Education and Communication (IEC) plan for Crop Residue Management (CRM), state Minister for Agriculture Gurmeet Singh Khudian said on Sunday. He said the campaign aims to directly engage communities, students.
Jalandhar: Temperatures in Punjab continue to rise. Over the past 24 hours, temperatures have risen by 1.3 degrees, bringing the state’s maximum temperature to 2.5 degrees above normal. The state’s maximum temperature has surpassed 38 degrees Celsius, with Mansa recording a high of 38.3 degrees Celsius. At the same time, the state’s minimum temperature remains.