Centre's new fortified rice norms spark concern among Punjab shellers

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 t... 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

Punjab millers stare at low rice yield, higher losses

Chandigarh, Dec. 4 -- Rice millers in Punjab are staring at a challenging milling season, as a large portion of the paddy procured during the kharif season has arrived damaged and discoloured beyond t... 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 years on, Punjab agri policy rollout '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

The interplay of faith & politics at Anandpur Sahib special session

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

350th martyrdom day of Guru Teg Bahadur: PM not likely to take part in events at Anandpur Sahib

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

Punjab to wrap up procurement as arrivals hit nine-yr low

Chandigarh, Nov. 18 -- The state food and civil supplies department has decided to wind up the paddy procurement operation this week amid negligible arrivals. This year, the arrivals and the subsequen... Read More

Tarn Taran bypoll: A 'moral booster' for SAD, signalling revival of moderate 'Panthic' politics in Punjab

Chandigarh, Nov. 15 -- The Tarn Taran bypoll result has provided a much-needed morale boost for the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa, the SAD candidate, secured second place, mainta... Read More

Punjab: 10% damaged grain allowed as procurement norms eased; move too late, say farmers

Chandigarh, Nov. 12 -- Nearly a month after experts from the Centre took samples of damaged and discoloured paddy harvested in the current kharif marketing season, the Union ministry of food and publi... Read More

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