Punjab News

Chandigarh/ New Delhi, May 8:           Punjab’s Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian on Thursday urged the Central Government to provide a cash incentive of Rs 17,500 per hectare to farmers opting for crop diversification in place of paddy during the Kharif season.           S. Khudian said that the Central Government in its letter dated June 10, 2024 rolled out the revised guidelines for crop diversification Programme (CDP) for Paddy replacement which mentioned to pay cash incentive of Rs. 17,500 per Hectare (upto 5 hectares per farmer) to farmers who go for alternative crops like Maize and cotton etc. during the Kharif Season. In continuation the Government of Ind...

Chandigarh, May 7: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh on Wednesday condoled death of four persons including one raagi singh during bombardment from Pakistan in a Gurdwara sahib at Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir near LOC. Expressing grief over the unfortunate incident, the Chief Minister said that raagi singh Bhai Amrik Singh, Amarjit Singh, Ranjit Singh and Ruby Kaur lost their precious lives during ghastly act of bombardment by Pakistan at the sacred place where prayers are held for well being of all.  Condemning the attack, he said that it is unfortunate that innocent people are being made target by Pakistan during these type of barbaric acts. Conveying condolences to the family of the victims in this hour of crisis, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it was really a painful ...

Chandigarh, May 7           On April 22, 2025, a cowardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, caused the death of 26 Indian civilians. In a strong retaliation to this heinous act, the Indian Army carried out a successful air strike during the midnight of May 6-7, targeting nine terrorist hideouts located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).           Reacting to this, Cabinet Minister Mr. Mohinder Bhagat said the entire nation is proud of the Indian Army’s brave action. He stated that the way the Army conducted this operation with strategy, precision and indomitable courage is a matter of pride for every Indian. The whole nation stands united with the armed forces. ...

Chandigarh, May 7: To further give impetus to crop diversification in the state, Punjab Government is all set to appoint 200 Kisan Mitras (Friends of the Farmer) to encourage farmers to shift from paddy to kharif maize, with a target to cover three lakh acres under maize this season, announced S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Punjab. S. Khudian, along with the department’s Administrative Secretary Dr. Basant Garg, reviewed the preparedness for the kharif sowing season at Kisan Bhawan. He directed the Chief Agriculture Officers (CAOs) to lay a special focus on Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Sangrur, Kapurthala, Patiala, Jalandhar and Bathinda districts for bringing maximum area under kharif maize by launching a massive outreach campaign in the sta...

Chandigarh/ Mandi Gobindgarh, May 6 – Under the ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ campaign led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is committed to making the state drug-free. As part of this initiative, an aggressive crackdown is underway against drug traffickers in Fatehgarh Sahib district. Today, under the supervision of SSP Shubham Aggarwal, the district police and administration demolished an illegal construction in the Master Colony of Mandi Gobindgarh, carried out by two female drug peddlers. This action sent a strong and clear message to individuals involved in the drug trade that the Punjab Government is fully committed to eliminating this social evil and that no drug trafficker will be spared. While reviewing the police and administrative action, MLA Gurinde...

Chandigarh, May 6: In a significant push to boost cotton cultivation in the state, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian ordered the Chief Agriculture Officers (CAOs) of eight districts of Malwa region to train and guide farmers on modern cotton farming techniques, besides ensuring strict compliance on pest control measures and enhance monitoring. S. khudian, along with Dr. Basant Garg,  Administrative Secretary of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, reviewed the block-wise progress of cotton crop cultivation across eight districts of the Malwa region including Fazilka, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Bathinda, Mansa, Barnala, Sangrur, Moga and Faridkot. The state has set an ambitious target of bringing 1.25 lakh hectares under cotton cultivation this seaso...

Chandigarh, May 6:           The Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday announced that the groundbreaking new mining policy of the Punjab Government fundamentally shifts the control of sand and gravel resources directly into the hands of the people, effectively curbing corruption and significantly increasing state revenue. The Finance Minister announced this as he along with Mining & Geology Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal unveiled standardized online application forms for Landowner Mining Sites (LMS) and Crusher Mining Sites (CRMS) on the official Punjab Mining Portal.           Addressing the media on this occasion, the Finance Minister said that the key highlight of the ne...

Chandigarh, May 5:           Speaking on the government resolution regarding Punjab’s rights over river waters in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha today, Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond made it clear that Punjab does not have a single drop of surplus water to spare. He asserted that the state is suffering today due to the flawed policies of previous Congress governments.           He emphasized that Punjab is already grappling with a severe water crisis, with many blocks in the state classified as ‘dark zones’ due to depleting groundwater levels. Highlighting historical references and data, the Minister outlined how Punjab’s water resources have been systematically looted. He noted that during the...

Chandigarh, May 5: Appreciating the historic step taken by the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said during a special session convened over the issue of additional water release by BBMB that this is not just an administrative decision but a historic move for Punjab’s water rights and for safeguarding the interests of its farmers. Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that ever since India’s independence, Punjab has faced injustice in water distribution. The state’s rights were exploited through unfair agreements and legislations. She pointed out that it wasn’t just the role of the central government but also the involvement of previous state governments of that time. Citing the example of Malout constituency,...

Chandigarh/ Nangal, May 04: Standing at the forefront to safeguard Punjab’s interests, Punjab Education and Information & Public Relations Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains today made visit to Bhakhra Dam at Nangal consecutively for fourth day to ensure no excess water release to Haryana. After assessing the situation, S Harjot Singh Bains emphasised that water is crucial for Punjab's economy, which heavily relies on agriculture. He reaffirmed that the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab government is standing firm on the decision taken regarding water. "We're closely monitoring the situation. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has already visited Nangal Dam, and also called a special Punjab Vidhan Sabha session tomorrow (May 5) to address the issue. The Punjab gover...