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Rs.37,500-crore coal gasification scheme cleared by Centre

New Delhi, May 14 -- The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs.37,500 crore coal gasification scheme that aims to convert India's vast coal and lignite reserves into synthesis gas for use as fuel a... Read More


after Rs.72 hike, Paddy MSP now Rs.2,441/qtl

New Delhi, May 14 -- The Union government on Wednesday announced a hike in the minimum support price for paddy by Rs.72 to Rs. 2,441 per quintal for the 2026-27 kharif marketing season, while steeper ... Read More


Cabinet nod to Rs.37.5k-crore plan to convert coal into gas

New Delhi, May 14 -- The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs.37,500 crore coal gasification scheme that aims to convert India's vast coal and lignite reserves into synthesis gas for use as fuel a... Read More


Punjab's law & order not satisfactory: Guv

CHANDIGARH, May 14 -- While lauding the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government for its anti-drug crusade, Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria has expressed his dissatisfaction over the law and o... Read More


'Punjab's war on drugs gaining ground'

India, May 14 -- In his nearly 20 months at the helm of Punjab Lok Bhavan, Gulab Chand Kataria has made a mark with his spirited on-ground anti-drug campaign, notably in Punjab's worst-affected border... Read More


Paddy MSP now Rs.2,441/qtl after Rs.72 hike

New Delhi, May 14 -- The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the increase in the minimum support prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season, with a payout of Rs.2.6 lakh crore t... Read More


PAU bats for raised-bed paddy nursery to cut growth time

BATHINDA, May 14 -- With the paddy nursery setting time starting from May 15, the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has recommended that farmers adopt a newly developed technique of curating raised... Read More


Mann govt shunts PR top brass over Shukrana Yatra fallout

Chandigarh, May 14 -- The Punjab government on Wednesday transferred its information and public relations (PR) secretary Ramvir and director Akshita Gupta. Puneet Goyal, a 2010-batch IAS officer, was ... Read More


Youth shot dead in Tarn Taran

TARN TARAN, May 14 -- A 22-year-old youth was shot dead late on Tuesday night in Fatehabad town in Tarn taran. The victim was identified as Ravi Singh. According to family members, Ravi was returning ... Read More


Jakhar flays govt for not clearing DA dues

Chandigarh, May 14 -- Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar on Wednesday criticised the AAP government for failing to release dearness allowance (DA) dues to government employees and pensioners. Addressin... Read More