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April 24, 2026 10:24 PM

Centre to buy more wheat at MSP to help farmers weather freak rain shock

The Union Government has raised its wheat procurement target at the minimum support price (MSP) by 15 per cent during the current season to 34.5 million tonnes, from 30 million tonnes planned earlier, to support farmers whose crops have been damaged due to unseasonal rains, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Friday. The state-wise procurement of wheat from Madhya Pradesh is now expected to be 10 million tonnes against an earlier 7.8 million tonnes, Uttar Pradesh 2.5 million tonnes as against...

April 15, 2026 2:10 PM

Punjab bus accident: PM Modi condoles loss of lives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over a tragic bus accident in Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib district. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said, “Pained to hear about the mishap in Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab. I extend my condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured.” The accident occurred near Bhateri village on the Chunni-Morinda road in the Bassi Pathana area when a bus carrying devotees ...

February 1, 2026 7:21 PM

Guru Ravidass Maharaj’s message of equality, compassion and service continues to motivate us: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the renaming of Adampur Airport in Punjab as Shri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji Airport, marking the decision on the auspicious occasion of Sant Ravidass Jayanti, which commemorates the 649th birth anniversary of the revered mystic poet-saint. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "It’s a matter of immense honour and pride that today, on the auspicious occasion of Sant Ravidass Jayanti, it has been decided that the Adampur Airport will now onward...

January 1, 2026 9:58 AM

Devotees brave cold to ring in New Year at Golden Temple, shrines across Punjab and Haryana

Braving the biting cold, hundreds of devotees visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar and other shrines across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh early Thursday to usher in the New Year. Devotees began queuing up at the Golden Temple from midnight, with long lines continuing through the morning for darshan at the Harmandir Sahib. Many also took a holy dip in the sarovar. “Offering prayers at the Golden Temple on the first day of the year feels truly special. We hope 2026 brings fulfilled prayer...

October 14, 2025 10:31 PM

Shivraj Singh inaugurates new administrative building at ICAR–IIMR, Ludhiana

Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday inaugurated the newly constructed administrative building of the ICAR–Indian Institute of Maize Research (ICAR–IIMR) during his visit to Ludhiana, Punjab. The visit also included interactions with maize stakeholders, farmers, beneficiaries of rural development schemes, and members of women Self-Help Groups (SHGs), followed by a press conference on key agricultural initiatives for the sta...

September 9, 2025 6:52 PM

PM Modi announces financial assistance of Rs 1,600 crore for flood-hit Punjab

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday conducted an aerial survey of areas affected by floods, cloudbursts, and heavy rains in Punjab. He later held an official review meeting in Gurdaspur to assess damage and ongoing relief and rehabilitation measures. During the visit, PM Modi announced financial assistance of Rs. 1,600 crore for Punjab, in addition to the Rs. 12,000 crore already available with the state. Advance release of the second instalment of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) an...

September 9, 2025 12:00 PM

‘Stand shoulder-to-shoulder with affected,’ says PM Modi before leaving for flood-hit Himachal, Punjab

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reaffirmed that his government stands “shoulder-to-shoulder” with those affected by the recent floods and landslides, as he departed for Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to assess the ground situation in the disaster-hit states. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Leaving for Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to review the situation in the wake of floods and landslides. The Government of India stands shoulder to shoulder with those affected in this tragi...

September 8, 2025 8:37 AM

PM Modi to visit flood-affected Punjab’s Gurdaspur on September 9

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the flood-affected Gurdaspur in Punjab on September 9, the Punjab BJP announced on Sunday. PM Modi will review the rescue and relief work and meet with the families of people affected by the floods. "Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji is coming to Gurdaspur, Punjab, on 9th September. He will meet directly with the flood-affected brothers-sisters and farmers to share their sorrow and take every possible step to help the victims," Punjab BJP s...

September 4, 2025 2:51 PM

Punjab: Union Agriculture Minister visits flood-stricken areas in Amritsar

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday visited the flood-affected areas in Amritsar district of Punjab. He also met with the local residents and listened to their grievances while inspecting the region. He further took stock of the crops damaged by waterlogging due to persistent heavy rains and talked to farmers. After visiting the flood-affected areas of Amritsar, Kapurthala, and Gurdaspur districts, the Union Minister will hold a meeting with officials in Amritsar late ...

September 1, 2025 10:53 AM

Amit Shah announces teams to assess flood damage in J&K, Himachal, Punjab and Uttarakhand

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday announced the constitution of Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs) to assess the damage caused by recent floods in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand. Shah arrived in Jammu on Sunday at 9:35 p.m., where he was received by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, senior civil and police officials, and senior BJP leaders. Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Deka, BSF DG Dalj...