New Delhi: The Central Government’s initiative to promote millet-based products has significantly increased local agricultural production and procurement, benefiting farmers, according to Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu, in a statement to the Rajya Sabha on Monday. Initially, 30 participants were enrolled in the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Millet-Based.
Punjab: Former MLA and human rights advocate Harvinder Singh Phoolka from Punjab has announced that he will join the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). Phoolka’s announcement comes just days after the Akal Takht accepted the resignation of SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal and formed a committee to reorganize the SAD within six months. Phoolka, a Supreme.
New Delhi: Farmers affiliated with the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha are set to resume their ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest march today, December 8. A 101-member delegation will begin their march from the Shambhu border between Haryana and Punjab at noon. This decision comes after recent clashes at the border, where police blocked.
Chandigarh: Punjab has seen a significant decline in textile and apparel exports, including handicrafts, dropping nearly 30% from $2.12 billion in FY 2021-22 to $1.5 billion in 2023-24, according to Union Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita. In response to a query from Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora, he acknowledged the lack of specific.
Punjab: On December 4, 2024, the Border Security Force (BSF), in collaboration with the Punjab Police, successfully intercepted three smuggling attempts at four locations along the Punjab-Pakistan border. The operation resulted in the arrest of three Indian smugglers and the recovery of over five kilograms of heroin, highlighting the ongoing challenges posed by drug trafficking.
Ludhiana: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced on Sunday that the state government is striving to actively involve youth in the socio-economic development of Punjab. Speaking at the inter-zonal youth festival at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), he highlighted the potential of young people, stating that their skills should be harnessed effectively. Mann likened students and.
Fatehabad: A major disaster was averted today when a fire broke out in a bus carrying 61 devotees on their way to the Dera Radha Swami in Sikanderpur. The incident occurred around 6 AM between the villages of Badhopal and Dhangar, near Hotel Kamal Kiku. Fortunately, all the passengers managed to escape unharmed, thanks to.
Ludhiana: Late night in Ludhiana, a car caught fire, causing chaos among passersby. According to reports, a red car suddenly ignited while stopped at a red light at Vardhman Chowk on Chandigarh Road. The flames created panic among pedestrians, who attempted to extinguish the fire. However, the fire spread quickly and became difficult to control..
Chandigarh: Recently, Punjab Congress’s state president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, along with other Congress MPs from Punjab, staged a protest against BJP outside the Lok Sabha. In response, Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar has raised questions about the actions of Punjab Congress. He posted a video on social media where he wrote,.
Chandigarh: The suspects in the bomb blast outside Seville Bar and Lounge and Di’ora Club in Sector 26, Ajit and Vinay, received only ₹70,000 for this incident. The amount was sent to them by gangster Goldy Brar through his associate Randeep Malik, who is based in the USA. The motive behind the blast is reportedly.
