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Jalandhar, April 20: Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal stated that so far, a total of 79,966 metric tons of wheat has arrived in various grain markets (mandis) across the district, out of which 76,842 metric tons have been procured by various purchasing agencies. He added that payments amounting to Rs. 132 crore for the procured wheat have also been ensured. Dr. Aggarwal further informed that this season, it is expected that approximately 5.25 lakh metric tons of wheat will arrive at 79 grain markets across the district. In view of the bumper crop, arrangements have also been made for 23 temporary yards. The Deputy Commissioner instructed officials to ensure smooth procurement, timely lifting, and prompt payment for the successful conclusion of the wheat procurement season...

Chandigarh, April 20 : In a remarkable display of resilience and efficiency, Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Plant (GGSSTP), Ropar—one of Punjab’s oldest power generating stations has achieved a significant performance milestone. Despite being over 36 years old, the plant’s units have demonstrated exceptional improvement in operational efficiency, reliability, and output during the Financial Year 2024-25. Giving this information in a statement here today, Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO informed that GGSSTP’s performance in FY 2024-25 has been its best in the last decade. He said key indicators such as Gross Generation, Plant Load Factor (PLF), Heat Rate, and Thermal Efficiency have shown remarkable growth. The minister added that the optimum performance has been achieved with the...

Chandigarh, April 20: Aiming to bring the stubble burning to zero in the state, Punjab Government has formulated an action plan worth Rs 500 crore to provide farmers with latest CRM machinery on subsidy and implement other strategies to manage the paddy straw efficiently. Disclosing this here today, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian said that the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department has invited online applications from the state farmers to avail subsidies on the procurement of Crop Residue Management (CRM) machines. The  applications can be submitted through online portal agrimachinerypb.com from April 22 to May 12, 2025. Encouraging the farmers to take advantage of the scheme, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian said that the Chief...

CHANDIGARH, April 19:           With the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state entered 50th day, Punjab Police on Saturday arrested 131 drug smugglers and recovered 1.7 kg heroin, 3.5 kg opium from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 6737 in just 50 days.           The operation was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav simultaneously in all 28 Police districts of the state.           Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the Commissioners of Police,...