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Chandigarh, November 6:- Leaving no stone unturned to ensure a smooth paddy procurement season, the pro active approach of the Punjab Government led by the vision of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has led to 10,11,149 Lakh farmers being benefitted from the Minimum Support Price (MSP) till November 5th. Under the guidance of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak, the procurement, lifting and payments are going on in full swing. The Patiala District so far leads the way with 95021 farmers deriving the benefit of MSP. As regarding the arrival, a total of 13869759.05 MT of paddy has reached the mandis throughout the State till November 5th evening. Out of this, 13597879.27 MT stands procured and the figure touches 98 percent. The total...

Chandigarh, November 6: Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond informed that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is organizing the second phase of Light and Sound Shows dedicated to the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji on November 8 in Gurdaspur, Faridkot, Fazilka and Hoshiarpur districts. He said that various Cabinet Ministers, along with the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, will participate in these events with the devotees. Sond said that in Gurdaspur district, the Light and Sound Show will be held at ITI Batala, where Food and Civil Supplies Minister Lal Chand Kataruchakk will be present. The show in Faridkot will be organized at Nehru Stadium, where Punjab Vidha...

Chandigarh, 5 November 2025:- The High-Level Committee (HLC) for the Rejuvenation of Buddha Dariya has reported substantial progress toward restoring the ecological health of the water body. As per the review conducted recently, nearly 90% of the decisions taken during the July–August 2025 meetings have been implemented. The HLC was constituted by the Government of Punjab through notification dated July 14, 2025. It is chaired by Sh. Sanjeev Arora Minister for Industries & Commerce, Punjab, with the Chief Secretary, Punjab, as Vice-Chairperson. Senior officials from the Departments of Local Government, Water Resources, Science & Technology, PPCB, PEDA, PWD (B&R), PDC, IIT Ropar, and the Deputy Commissioner and Municipal Commissioner of Ludhiana are members—ensuring po...