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Trump's tariff signal worries basmati exporters in state

Chandigarh, Dec. 11 -- Punjab rice exporters on Wednesday raised concern over US President Donald Trump's fresh signal to impose tariffs on Indian basmati. At a White House event, Trump said he would ... Read More


Farm leaders flag delay in SC-appointed committee's report on agrarian crisis

Chandigarh, Dec. 10 -- Farm leaders, who spearheaded protests at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders against the Centre to press for their demands, including a legal guarantee of the minimum support pric... Read More


Centre's new fortified rice norms spark concern among state millers

Chandigarh, Dec. 7 -- The central government's new instructions regarding the production and supply of FRK (Fortified Rice Kernel) rice have raised the hackles of Punjab rice shellers. According to th... Read More


62 years on, Bhakra Dam set for first-ever desilting

Chandigarh, Dec. 5 -- Sixty-two years after the Bhakra Dam was dedicated to the nation in 1963, the iconic structure is preparing for its first-ever desilting operation amid reports of alarming sedime... Read More


BBMB plans 1,500 MW project near Bhakra Dam

Chandigarh, Dec. 3 -- The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has proposed a 1,500 megawatt (MW) pumped storage project as an extension of Bhakra Dam at Dobar village, 5 km upstream from the existing ... Read More


2 yrs on, Punjab agri policyrollout 'still in the works'

Chandigarh, Nov. 28 -- More than two years after the Punjab State Farmers' and Farm Workers' Commission submitted its draft agriculture policy to the state government in October 2023, the document is ... Read More


Punjab govt grants holy status to 3 cities

Anandpur Sahib, Nov. 25 -- The Punjab government has decided to grant holy city status to Amritsar walled city, Talwandi Sabo and Anandpur Sahib, chief minister Bhagwant Mann said on Monday. The chief... Read More


Interplay of faith & politics at Anandpur Sahib event

Chandigarh, Nov. 25 -- Although the special assembly session was convened to solemnly commemorate the 350th martyrdom day of the ninth Sikh master, Guru Teg Bahadur, that didn't deter politicians from... Read More


Holy tag for Amritsarwalled city, AnandpurSahib & Talwandi Sabo

Anandpur Sahib, Nov. 25 -- The Punjab government has decided to grant holy city status to Amritsar walled city, Talwandi Sabo and Anandpur Sahib, chief minister Bhagwant Mann said on Monday. The chief... Read More


Modi not likely to take part in events at Anandpur Sahib

Chandigarh, Nov. 22 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not likely to be part of the commemorative events to mark the 350th martyrdom day of the ninth Sikh Guru Teg Bahadur, being organised by the Punj... Read More