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Punjab signs power purchase agreement of 1,200 MW with SJVN   Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said the state government has signed a power purchase agreement of 1,200 MW with Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN). He said that PSPCL had floated tenders for procurement of power from solar projects located in Punjab and elsewhere in the country. He said that SJVN Green Energy Limited proposed Rs 2.53 per unit from 1,000 MW in Bikaner in Rajasthan and Bhuj in Gujarat and Rs 2.75 per unit from 200 MW in Hoshiarpur in Punjab). Man...
Punjab signs power purchase agreement of 1,200 MW with SJVN
Punjab signs power purchase agreement of 1,200 MW with SJVN
Source: IANS
17/08/2023 4:40:22 PM
Robust rains accelerate rice planting in India Indian farmers have planted 28.3 million hectares (69.9 million acres) with summer-sown rice, according to the farm ministry's latest data, up 3.28% from the same period last year, as robust monsoon rains encouraged the expansion of acreage. Higher rice planting in India, the world's second-biggest producer of the grain, will ease concerns about lower output of the staple. India late last month ordered a halt to its largest rice export category a move that will roughly halve shi...
Robust rains accelerate rice planting in India
Robust rains accelerate rice planting in India
Source: Reuters
6/08/2023 9:02:15 AM
Lemon Tree Hotels rises on signing new property in Punjab Lemon Tree Hotels is currently trading at Rs. 91.80, up by 0.93 points or 1.02% from its previous closing of Rs. 90.87 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 91.28 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 92.08 and Rs. 91.11 respectively. So far 76876 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 10 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 103.30 on 01-Dec-2022 and a 52 week low of Rs. 64.10 on 27-Jul-2022. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs...
Lemon Tree Hotels rises on signing new property in Punjab
Lemon Tree Hotels rises on signing new property in Punjab
Source: Accord Fintech
27/07/2023 9:59:35 AM
India imposes major rice export ban, triggering inflation fears India on Thursday ordered a halt to its largest rice export category in a move that will roughly halve shipments by the world's largest exporter of the grain, triggering fears of further inflation on global food markets. The government said it was imposing a ban on non-basmati white rice after retail rice prices climbed 3% in a month after late but heavy monsoon rains caused significant damage to crops. India accounts for more than 40% of world rice exports, and low inventories with...
India imposes major rice export ban, triggering inflation fears
India imposes major rice export ban, triggering inflation fears
Source: Reuters
21/07/2023 9:42:45 AM
Punjab drafts plan of Rs 350 crore for straw management Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian on Sunday said that Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department has drafted an action plan of Rs 350 crore to provide straw management machinery at subsidised rates to create alternative measures to curb the stubble burning in Punjab. While cooperative societies and other groups can avail subsidy of 80 per cent, individual farmers will get 50 per cent subsidy. Khuddian said the department has submitted the plan of Rs 350 crore to the Centre to ...
Punjab drafts plan of Rs 350 crore for straw management
Punjab drafts plan of Rs 350 crore for straw management
Source: IANS
2/07/2023 4:47:30 PM
Pilot project for e-vehicles for Ludhiana, Jalandhar; e-autos for Amritsar  Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday approved the launch of a pilot project for e-vehicles for Ludhiana and Jalandhar along with e-autos for Amritsar in a move to launch environment-friendly public transport in the state. Chairing a meeting to review development projects in 47 cities, the Chief Minister said apart from providing the best facilities of public transport to the people, these facilities will also play a pivotal role in the protection of the environment. He sa...
Pilot project for e-vehicles for Ludhiana, Jalandhar; e-autos for Amritsar
Pilot project for e-vehicles for Ludhiana, Jalandhar; e-autos for Amritsar
Source: IANS
27/06/2023 10:02:05 AM
Punjab aims to achieve growth rate of 7.5% by 2030: Minister  Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday said the government has been drafting a vision document to achieve a rate of growth of the economy at 7.5 per cent per annum by 2030 and 10 per cent by 2047. He said this document would act as a guide for successive governments to focus their efforts and policies in the right direction. Cheema told the media here that the comprehensive vision document being drafted by the Planning Department would highlight the current status, ...
Punjab aims to achieve growth rate of 7.5% by 2030: Minister
Punjab aims to achieve growth rate of 7.5% by 2030: Minister
Source: IANS
13/06/2023 9:55:03 AM
Haryana to set up horticulture market with outlay of Rs 2,600cr Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday inaugurated the construction of the India International Horticulture Market to be set up with an outlay of Rs 2,600 crore in Sonipat district, saying "this is not just a building but a vision, which will double the income of the farmers". Besides the farmers, it will prove to be beneficial for fruit and vegetable producers and traders. The Chief Minister also addressed the gathering at the foundation laying ceremony of the s...
Haryana to set up horticulture market with outlay of Rs 2,600cr
Haryana to set up horticulture market with outlay of Rs 2,600cr
Source: IANS
12/06/2023 9:42:38 AM
Punjab hikes petrol, diesel prices Cash-strapped Punjab government on Sunday increased petrol price by 92 paisa per litre and diesel price by 88 paisa. This is the second time this year that the prices have been increased. The cost of one litre of petrol in the state will now be Rs 98.65 while diesel prices will be Rs 88.95 per litre. With the hike in price, the state aims to generate Rs 600 crore per annum as revenue, said officials. They said despite the increase in prices, diesel in Punjab would be cheaper than ...
Punjab hikes petrol, diesel prices
Punjab hikes petrol, diesel prices
Source: IANS
11/06/2023 11:59:21 AM
Wheat, rice procurement enough to 'comfortably meet food grains requirements' Wheat procurement during the ongoing Rabi season touched 262 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) till May 30, surpassing last year's total procurement of 188 LMT by 74 LMT, according to official data. About 21.27 lakh farmers have already benefitted from the ongoing wheat procurement operations with the MSP outflow of about Rs 47,000 crore. Major contribution in the procurement has come from three procuring states of Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana with procurement of 121.27 LMT, 70.98 LMT and...
Wheat, rice procurement enough to 'comfortably meet food grains requirements'
Wheat, rice procurement enough to 'comfortably meet food grains requirements'
Source: IANS
1/06/2023 7:25:39 PM
It's 'daughters' era' as girls shine in Class X: Punjab CM Congratulating the girl students for topping the exam of class 10 declared by the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) on Friday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said it's "daughters' era" as the girl students are making all of them proud with their "rare" achievement. As per the result, Gagandeep Kaur and Navjot, both of Sant Mohan Das Senior Secondary School in Kot Sukhiyan Faridkot in district, secured the first and second position with 650 and 648 marks ...
It's 'daughters' era' as girls shine in Class X: Punjab CM
It's 'daughters' era' as girls shine in Class X: Punjab CM
Source: IANS
26/05/2023 5:10:50 PM
90% cash of Rs 2,000 notes, say fuel bunks in Punjab Before the announcement of withdrawal of Rs 2,000 banknotes, petrol pump owners in Punjab used to receive just 10 per cent of the daily cash of this denomination. After the decision to withdraw the currency, almost 90 per cent of the cash received is of Rs 2,000 notes, the Punjab Petroleum Dealers Association said on Thursday. Asking the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to issue guidelines to the banks for providing enough small denomination notes, the association said the decision to withdr...
90% cash of Rs 2,000 notes, say fuel bunks in Punjab
90% cash of Rs 2,000 notes, say fuel bunks in Punjab
Source: IANS
25/05/2023 10:53:12 AM
Over 125.57 lakh metric tons wheat procured in Punjab  More than 125.57 lakh metric tons wheat has been procured in Punjab, state Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Lal Chand Kataruchak said on Tuesday. He ordered closure of wheat procurement operations that started on April 1 in the state from May 26. The minister said that 121.07 lakh metric tons has been procured by government procurement agencies, and nearly 4.5 lakh metric tons by private traders. A total of Rs 24,693 crore have been paid as minimum support p...
Over 125.57 lakh metric tons wheat procured in Punjab
Over 125.57 lakh metric tons wheat procured in Punjab
Source: IANS
24/05/2023 8:53:51 AM
Punjab CM inaugurates JSW facility of Rs 247 crore Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said the state has emerged as the most preferred industrial destination in the country and is witnessing comprehensive development in every sphere. Addressing the gathering after dedicating a plant of JSW Steel Coating Products Ltd, the Chief Minister said the plant has been constructed at a cost of Rs 247 crore and will provide employment to 600 youth. He said this is a zero-liquid discharge plant which will neither pollute water nor air. ...
Punjab CM inaugurates JSW facility of Rs 247 crore
Punjab CM inaugurates JSW facility of Rs 247 crore
Source: IANS
3/05/2023 9:25:42 AM
IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings win toss; opt to bat first against Punjab Kings Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the toss and elected to bat first against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2023 match here at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. While CSK are unchanged, Harpreet Brar being back in the line-up is the only change PBKS has made in their playing XI. "We will bat first. Looks like a decent wicket. When you play a day game, the heat is a factor. The fast bowlers can get some rest. In the day game, few players are too early. It is important to be intelligent. ...
IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings win toss; opt to bat first against Punjab Kings
IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings win toss; opt to bat first against Punjab Kings
Source: IANS
30/04/2023 4:48:51 PM
105 lakh metric tons wheat procured in Punjab, surpass last year's total Wheat arrivals in Punjab on Friday crossed 105 lakh metric tons, surpassing the last year total arrival of 102.7 lakh MT wheat. More than 100 lakh MT has already been purchased by government agencies, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak said. He said 4.5 lakh MT wheat arrived in the mandis on Friday and with this trend, the total procurement of wheat will be at least 20 lakh MT more than the previous season. Expressing satisfaction at MSP payments ...
105 lakh metric tons wheat procured in Punjab, surpass last year's total
105 lakh metric tons wheat procured in Punjab, surpass last year's total
Source: IANS
29/04/2023 9:10:20 AM
Punjab, Haryana suggest new routes for mobility plan of tricity Punjab and Haryana on Wednesday suggested new routes that fall in their periphery to be included in the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) for Chandigarh and its adjoining towns of Panchkula and Mohali as prepared by RITES Ltd. The plan was discussed at a meeting here presided over by Advisor to the Chandigarh Administrator, Dharam Pal. The RITES made the presentation, covering all aspects of CMP i.e. the vision and objectives of the study, existing traffic scenario, problems and issues,...
Punjab, Haryana suggest new routes for mobility plan of tricity
Punjab, Haryana suggest new routes for mobility plan of tricity
Source: IANS
19/04/2023 4:03:17 PM
Punjab transfers Rs 502.93 crore into bank accounts of wheat growers The Punjab government transferred Rs 502.93 crore directly into bank accounts of 19,642 farmers in a single day on Friday as the amount of minimum support price (MSP) at the rate of Rs 2,125 per quintal for procuring wheat, state Food and Civil Supplies Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak said. He said no value cut has been imposed on the farmers. As on Friday, eight lakh metric tons (LMT) of wheat has been procured by government agencies. Arrangements to ensure smooth procurement operations ...
Punjab transfers Rs 502.93 crore into bank accounts of wheat growers
Punjab transfers Rs 502.93 crore into bank accounts of wheat growers
Source: IANS
15/04/2023 8:44:39 AM
Netherlands firm keen to invest in Punjab's clean energy The Netherlands-based firm NexusNovus' Managing Director Rutger De Brujin on Thursday called on Punjab New and Renewable Energy Sources Minister Aman Arora and discussed end-to-end solutions for infrastructure needs in the waste, water and renewable energy sectors. Arora said the government is committed to create a sustainable future for generations to come and it has not been leaving any stone unturned to make Punjab the leading state in production and utilisation of renewable energy....
Netherlands firm keen to invest in Punjab's clean energy
Netherlands firm keen to invest in Punjab's clean energy
Source: IANS
7/04/2023 11:09:36 AM
Punjab hikes wheat crop relief by 25% per acre  The Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday gave nod for hiking the compensation due to unseasonal rains by 25 per cent per acre. A decision to this effect was taken by the Council of Ministers at its meeting held here. A spokesperson for the Chief Minister's Office said keeping in view the loss incurred by the farmers due to rains, the Cabinet decided to enhance the relief amount from Rs 12,000 per acre to Rs 15,000 per acre for 76-100 per cent for loss o...
Punjab hikes wheat crop relief by 25% per acre
Punjab hikes wheat crop relief by 25% per acre
Source: IANS
1/04/2023 8:57:49 AM
After dinner date, Raghav Chadha & Parineeti spotted together at lunch  Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra, who was last seen in 'Uunchai', was recently spotted with Raghav Chadha - the Rajya Sabha MP. She went out on a dinner with the politician earlier, and met him again for a 'lunch date' on Thursday. While the two earlier had dinner at Westin hotel in the Goregaon area of Mumbai, they had dinner at a Bandra restaurant. Videos of their lunch meet-up have been doing rounds on social media with Internet users speculating if something ...
After dinner date, Raghav Chadha & Parineeti spotted together at lunch
After dinner date, Raghav Chadha & Parineeti spotted together at lunch
Source: IANS
24/03/2023 10:05:50 AM
G20: Consensus on research, innovation collaboration G20 countries on Thursday emphasised on identifying and addressing problems that inhibit effective academic research collaborations. On the second day of the three-day G20 Education Working Group (EdWG) summit in this Punjab city, the focus centred around priority areas Ato strengthen research and promoting innovation through collaboration and building capacities, and ensuring foundational literacy. The event brought together all G20 member countries, invited countries and international...
G20: Consensus on research, innovation collaboration
G20: Consensus on research, innovation collaboration
Source: IANS
17/03/2023 9:15:20 AM
G20 summit platform for seeking vital inputs to boost education: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday envisioned that the G20 summit will prove to be a healthy platform for seeking vital inputs of expert nations to boost the education sector across the globe in general and the state in particular. Addressing the gathering during the second meeting of Education Working group of G20 here, the Chief Minister said he ardently believes that the deliberations in this summit will not only uplift the standard of education but will also benefit the y...
G20 summit platform for seeking vital inputs to boost education: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
G20 summit platform for seeking vital inputs to boost education: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
Source: IANS
16/03/2023 8:59:43 AM
India at G20 showcases its strength in research, innovation Highlighting India's opportunity to establish itself as a leader in research and innovation, India's G20 Presidency took centrestage at Khalsa College here in Punjab on Wednesday, where IIT Ropar under the Union Ministry of Education hosted a seminar on 'Strengthening research and promoting innovation through richer collaboration'. The event brought together delegates from the G20 Education Working Group to discuss the future of work and innovation, with a focus on building...
India at G20 showcases its strength in research, innovation
India at G20 showcases its strength in research, innovation
Source: IANS
15/03/2023 5:12:07 PM
Only BJP can provide good governance in Tamil Nadu: J.P. Nadda BJP National President J.P. Nadda on Friday said that only the BJP can give good governance in Tamil Nadu and added that the party will strengthen its position in the state. He was speaking at a public function in Krishnagiri after inaugurating the new party office. Following this, he inaugurated nine other party district committee offices virtually. The BJP National President added that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has appointed his son Udayanidhi Stalin as a minister and said...
Only BJP can provide good governance in Tamil Nadu: J.P. Nadda
Only BJP can provide good governance in Tamil Nadu: J.P. Nadda
Source: IANS
11/03/2023 11:59:17 AM
Budget roadmap for new, progressive, prosperous Punjab: Bhagwant Mann Hailing the Budget 2023-24 presented by Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema as 'Aam Lokaan Da Budget', Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday described it as the roadmap for a "new, progressive and prosperous Punjab". In a statement, the Chief Minister said it is a matter of pride and satisfaction that this tax-free budget has been presented exactly a year after his government assumed charge of office. He said this maiden full budget of his government is aimed at giv...
Budget roadmap for new, progressive, prosperous Punjab: Bhagwant Mann
Budget roadmap for new, progressive, prosperous Punjab: Bhagwant Mann
Source: IANS
11/03/2023 9:59:36 AM
Punjab Chief Minister participates in Hola Mohalla festivity Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday paid obeisance at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib and participated in events to mark the starting of the traditional festival of Hola Mohalla. The Chief Minister prayed to the almighty for peace, progress and prosperity in the state. He also wished the ethos of communal harmony, peace and brotherhood are strengthened in the state with every passing day and Punjab leads the country in every sphere. Mann said it is a divine experience for him to pa...
Punjab Chief Minister participates in Hola Mohalla festivity
Punjab Chief Minister participates in Hola Mohalla festivity
Source: IANS
6/03/2023 3:53:23 PM
Hot temperature to heat up prices, reduce wheat yield: CRISIL The hot temperature if persists in March may not only reduce the wheat crop yield but also heat up the commodity prices, said CRISIL. The rabi wheat crop yield will be impacted if the temperature is high in March. The crop yield will be on a par - or marginally lesser - than last year's low, said CRISIL in a report. According to the report, in Uttar Pradesh, accounting for about 30 per cent of India's wheat production, the eastern part is expected to have relatively good yields ...
Hot temperature to heat up prices, reduce wheat yield: CRISIL
Hot temperature to heat up prices, reduce wheat yield: CRISIL
Source: IANS
22/02/2023 5:03:35 PM
Dry weather in Punjab, Haryana may impact wheat crop  weather has been mostly dry over Punjab and Haryana since February 1, and this may impact the wheat crop, experts said. The dry weather is due to absence of significant 'western disturbances', or storm systems originating from Caspian Sea and moving across the Afghanistan-Pakistan region, the meteorological office here said on Sunday. Agricultural experts warned that the high temperatures and lack of precipitation may impact the wheat crop in both states, the country's...
Dry weather in Punjab, Haryana may impact wheat crop
Dry weather in Punjab, Haryana may impact wheat crop
Source: IANS
20/02/2023 9:21:34 AM
Punjab Cabinet approves new industrial policy; to develop 15 industrial parks With a thrust on creating an enabling environment for the industries and business for balanced economic growth, job creation and overall development, the Punjab Cabinet on Friday approved the New Industrial and Business Development Policy, 2022, that will enable developing 15 industrial parks. A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann here. A spokesperson for the Chief Minister's Office said the new po...
Punjab Cabinet approves new industrial policy; to develop 15 industrial parks
Punjab Cabinet approves new industrial policy; to develop 15 industrial parks
Source: IANS
4/02/2023 9:41:43 AM
Punjab imposes 90 paise per litre cess on petrol, diesel The Punjab Cabinet on Friday gave its approval for a marginal increase in the VAT rates levied on the sale of petrol and diesel in the state. The increase in the VAT rate will lead to an increase in the price of petrol and diesel by approximately 90 paise per litre, an official statement said. This will bring more parity in prices of petrol and diesel in comparison with neighboring states, it added.
Punjab imposes 90 paise per litre cess on petrol, diesel
Punjab imposes 90 paise per litre cess on petrol, diesel
Source: IANS
3/02/2023 6:34:38 PM
36 school principals to visit Singapore for skill development: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Fulfilling another guarantee promised to the people of state, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday announced the first batch of 36 principals who will visit Singapore for further sharpening of their professional skills. The Chief Minister, in an online interaction with the people, said that during the run-up to the Assembly polls they had given guarantees to people that the education system would be completely transformed in the state. He said since teachers are the nation bu...
36 school principals to visit Singapore for skill development: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
36 school principals to visit Singapore for skill development: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
Source: IANS
2/02/2023 5:02:59 PM
Kerala, Punjab reach final of inaugural National Beach Soccer Championships After winning their respective semi-final matches, Kerala and Punjab booked their spots in the final of the inaugural National Beach Soccer Championships at the Dumas Beach, here on Tuesday. The finalists of the tournament had earlier faced off in the group stages of the tournament and Punjab edged Kerala 6-5 on that occasion. The day kicked off with the quarterfinals and in the first one Kerala blanked Group A toppers Lakshadweep 5-0 to progress to the semi finals. Punjab beat Jharkhan...
Kerala, Punjab reach final of inaugural National Beach Soccer Championships
Kerala, Punjab reach final of inaugural National Beach Soccer Championships
Source: IANS
1/02/2023 9:43:27 AM
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann showcases Punjab as investment destination Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday visited the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and showcased the state as the most preferred investment destination across the country. The Chief Minister, while interacting with the media after performing the bell ringing ceremony at the BSE here, showcased Punjab as a land of opportunities and invited companies to invest in the state. He said entrepreneurs will be immensely benefited by investing in the state, which is rapidly emerging as the in...
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann showcases Punjab as investment destination
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann showcases Punjab as investment destination
Source: IANS
25/01/2023 9:49:05 AM
Punjab Chief Minister tries to woo corporate honchos in Mumbai Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday extended a red carpet welcome to top honchos of Indian industry, inviting them to invest in his state to give boost to the industrial growth and open doors of prosperity for the youth. The Chief Minister had detailed parleys with Godrej, Hindustan Unilever, Mafatlal Group, Mahindra & Mahindra, Jindal Steels and others during his visit here. He showcased the state as the most preferred destination to these industrial units and asked them ...
Punjab Chief Minister tries to woo corporate honchos in Mumbai
Punjab Chief Minister tries to woo corporate honchos in Mumbai
Source: IANS
24/01/2023 10:01:55 AM
Virat Kohli credits India`s throwdown specialists for giving batters world-class practice Talismanic India batter Virat Kohli credited throwdown specialists Dayanand Garani, Nuwan Seneviratne and D Raghvendra for making the batters look better with world-class practice through relentless deliveries. "In my honest opinion, all three of them have given us world-class practice every time we play. They challenge us in the nets like anyone 145 or 150 kmph pace bowlers would do in the game. They always try to get us out and make sure that they test us regularly." "A...
Virat Kohli credits India`s throwdown specialists for giving batters world-class practice
Virat Kohli credits India`s throwdown specialists for giving batters world-class practice
Source: IANS
16/01/2023 5:24:55 PM
Ensure flights from Adampur to facilitate NRIs: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday asked the officials to ensure that domestic flights from the Adampur airport in Jalandhar district are resumed by the coming March end. Chairing a review meeting of the Civil Aviation department here, the Chief Minister bemoaned that the stopping of flights from the airport has caused a lot of inconvenience to the people of the region, especially the NRIs. However, he asked the officials to ensure that the flights from this airport are res...
Ensure flights from Adampur to facilitate NRIs: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
Ensure flights from Adampur to facilitate NRIs: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
Source: IANS
15/01/2023 9:20:37 AM
`Shehzada` Kartik Aaryan celebrated his first Lohri in Punjab Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan along with his co-star celebrated the festival of Lohri with a lot of bhangra, dhol, and celebrations in Jalandhar, Punjab. This was Kartik's first Lohri in the land of five rivers. Taking to social media, the superstar shared a video of all the festivities going on with the 'Shehzada' cast. The fire was lit and everyone was dancing, both of the co-stars were given phulkari dupattas and were seen having a great time . In the caption, he wrote...
`Shehzada` Kartik Aaryan celebrated his first Lohri in Punjab
`Shehzada` Kartik Aaryan celebrated his first Lohri in Punjab
Source: IANS
14/01/2023 5:44:54 PM
Punjab to install solar panels in all government buildings  In order to equip all state government buildings with solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, Punjab New and Renewable Energy Sources Minister Aman Arora on Friday directed heads of all departments to expedite the process to issue NOC so that panels can be installed at the earliest. Chairing a virtual meeting, Arora asked the officials to appoint a senior officer of their departments as a nodal officer to coordinate with Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) to further smoothen the process...
Punjab to install solar panels in all government buildings
Punjab to install solar panels in all government buildings
Source: IANS
6/01/2023 2:59:22 PM
Punjab gets investments of Rs 3,200 cr in textiles, apparel industry The Punjab government has secured investments of more than Rs 3,200 crore in textiles and apparel industry in the past nine months, Investment Promotion Minister Anmol Gagan Mann said. She said the investing companies include Sanatan Polycott and Nahar Spinning Mills. The investment of Rs 3,200 crore is likely to create employment opportunities for more than 13,000 skilled workers in the textile industry. She said this investment highlights the initiatives taken by the government tha...
Punjab gets investments of Rs 3,200 cr in textiles, apparel industry
Punjab gets investments of Rs 3,200 cr in textiles, apparel industry
Source: IANS
6/01/2023 9:57:25 AM
Punjab prepares draft of electric vehicle policy The Punjab Transport Department is providing hassle-free online services and brought exemplary policies and schemes for the people of the state, an official said on Friday. With an aim to make Punjab clean, green and pollution free, the department has prepared draft of a new electric vehicle policy to check environmental pollution in the state. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann gave nod to the draft policy, which envisages registration of 25 per cent more electric vehicles as compared to the la...
Punjab prepares draft of electric vehicle policy
Punjab prepares draft of electric vehicle policy
Source: IANS
31/12/2022 11:23:36 AM
Mumbai Indians appoint Arunkumar Jagadeesh as assistant batting coach Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians (MI) on Wednesday appointed Arunkumar Jagadeesh as assistant batting coach ahead of the 2023 season of the tournament. He will be joining the MI support staff where Mark Boucher is the head coach, while Kieron Pollard is the batting coach, followed by Shane Bond and James Pamment as bowling and fielding coaches respectively. In his playing career, Arunkumar was a right-handed opening batter and a veteran of over 100 first-cl...
Mumbai Indians appoint Arunkumar Jagadeesh as assistant batting coach
Mumbai Indians appoint Arunkumar Jagadeesh as assistant batting coach
Source: IANS
28/12/2022 4:30:02 PM
KIYG 2022 (Men`s U18), Qualifiers: Uttar Pradesh Hockey beat Hockey Punjab 3-2 Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Manipur Hockey, Hockey Haryana and the Hockey Association Of Odisha were on top form as they won their respective matches on day five of the Qualifiers -- Khelo India Youth Games 2022 (Men's Under 18) here. Hockey Haryana, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Punjab and Hockey Chandigarh have qualified for the Quarter-Finals from Pool A, while Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Bihar have qualified for the last eight from Pool...
KIYG 2022 (Men`s U18), Qualifiers: Uttar Pradesh Hockey beat Hockey Punjab 3-2
KIYG 2022 (Men`s U18), Qualifiers: Uttar Pradesh Hockey beat Hockey Punjab 3-2
Source: IANS
27/12/2022 3:11:32 PM
Primo Chemicals surges on getting approval for expansion of existing environmental clearance Primo Chemicals is currently trading at Rs. 79.45, up by 0.45 points or 0.57% from its previous closing of Rs. 79.00 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 79.00 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 80.90 and Rs. 78.20 respectively. So far 36152 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 2 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 100.90 on 19-Apr-2022 and a 52 week low of Rs. 47.41 on 27-Dec-2021. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs. 8...
Primo Chemicals surges on getting approval for expansion of existing environmental clearance
Primo Chemicals surges on getting approval for expansion of existing environmental clearance
Source: Accord Fintech
27/12/2022 2:57:43 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes part in programme marking `Veer Bal Diwas` Prime Minister Narendra Modi took on Monday took part in 'Veer Bal Diwas', a programme organised in the remembrance of Sahibzadas, sons of Guru Nanak Dev, at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi. Prime Minister Modi participated in a 'Shabad Kirtan' performed by 300 'Baal Kirtanis' approximately. He is also scheduled to flag off a march-past led by 3,000 children. On the historic occasion, the Centre has organised an interactive and participative pr...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes part in programme marking `Veer Bal Diwas`
Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes part in programme marking `Veer Bal Diwas`
Source: IANS
26/12/2022 3:00:32 PM
Indian student wins top united kingdom univ scholarship worth 5,000 pounds An Indian student from Bengaluru has won a prestigious scholarship worth 5,000 pounds, which is awarded to an undergraduate pursuing any of the 24 subjects offered at the University of Dundee, UK. Rajvir Singh, 18, who studies Psychology and French at the University of Dundee, will receive the 2022 Jainti Dass Saggar Memorial Scholarship for Excellence, which supports a student who aims to give back to their community. The award which, is given to one aspiring student from India each ye...
Indian student wins top united kingdom univ scholarship worth 5,000 pounds
Indian student wins top united kingdom univ scholarship worth 5,000 pounds
Source: IANS
26/12/2022 2:57:08 PM
Punjab sanctions Rs 60 crore for solar power energy system The Punjab government has sanctioned Rs 60.50 crore to install solar power energy system for rural piped water supply schemes in the state, saving an electricity expenditure of Rs 8-9 crore per year, a minister said on Sunday. Under this project, the solar power energy plants, based on net metering, would be installed at 970 rural water supply schemes, covering 1,508 villages with a cumulative capacity of 8.698 MW. Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Bram Shanker Jimpa said the governm...
Punjab sanctions Rs 60 crore for solar power energy system
Punjab sanctions Rs 60 crore for solar power energy system
Source: IANS
26/12/2022 11:02:03 AM
Shefali Sharma feels `Bigg Boss` is not her `cup of tea` Shefali Sharma, the actress well-known for portraying Bani in 'Bani-Ishq da Kalma', has been part of several movies like 'Toofan Singh', 'Sooran', and many more. She opened up about doing reality shows like 'Bigg Boss' and why Shehnaaz Gill is her favourite contestant from the show so far. When asked about doing 'Bigg Boss', Shefali said: "I am a little sceptical about doing the show as I am not sure whether I will be able to fit it. But there i...
Shefali Sharma feels `Bigg Boss` is not her `cup of tea`
Shefali Sharma feels `Bigg Boss` is not her `cup of tea`
Source: IANS
25/12/2022 4:52:07 PM