To promote crop diversification programme in Punjab, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today announced to provide maize seed at 75 per cent subsidy to farmers in 12 districts during the next khari

Blame it on the deficient rains last year or its overexploitation by farmers, the groundwater level has fallen alarmingly in Sangrur district.

Administrator gives approval, UT Administration invites objections from residents

The Chandigarh Administration has finally prepared the draft master plan for Chandigarh, 2031. After the approval of UT Administrator Shivraj V Patil, the Administration has now invited objections from the public.

The Punjab Government today said it has earmarked funds to the tune of Rs 11.16 crore for 2013-14 to promote fish farming in the state.

The Punjab government has successfully evolved a mechanism for the treatment of emissions from pet coke.

Even as the district has remained prone to floods for the last several years, the authorities have failed to take any concrete steps to protect the lives and properties of the local residents.

Thermal plant at Mukerian set to become a reality

The proposed 1320 MW Mukerian thermal plant to be taken up for commissioning by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) is set to become a reality with the Union Coal ministry allocating a 229 million tonne coal block in West Bengal to Punjab.

Urban Development Ministry had asked UT to introduce tax in congested areas to ease traffic

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today urged the Centre to enhance the subsidy on solar water pumps from 30 per cent to 80 per cent.

Two out of the six water samples collected from Jawahar Nagar camp area have failed the potability test. These water samples of MC water were collected by the Health Department on June 18.