Adoption of the Bollgard-II version of the genetically modified (GM) cotton has increased four-fold since its commercial launch in 2006. Improved yield and better control of pests have resulted in the cotton area under the variety rising to 45 lakh acres.

Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal presents Anil Aggarwal, chairman, Vedanta Group, with a memento after laying the foundation stone of the 1980-MW thermal power plant at Banwala village in Mansa district

Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal presents Anil Aggarwal, chairman, Vedanta Group, with a memento after laying the foundation stone of the 1980-MW thermal power plant at Banwala village in Mansa district on Tuesday.

Chandigarh: The Punjab State Power Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding with Indiabulls Power for the development of 1350-mw coal fired thermal power project in the state.

Punjab's Malwa region, south of the Sutlej river, grabbed national attention a couple of years ago when its steeply rising cancer graph came to light. Studies had revealed the link between heavy