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October 25, 2026 12:02 PM

PM Modi Highlights Punjab’s ‘Nav Trinjan’ Initiative to Promote Organic Cotton and Traditional Weaving

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the ‘Nav Trinjan’ initiative in Punjab, which combines organic cotton cultivation with traditional handloom weaving to promote sustainable farming practices and create livelihood opportunities, particularly for women. Speaking during the 139th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Prime Minister said India’s traditional skills were being adapted to contemporary needs, creating opportunities to preserve cultural he...

October 22, 2026 1:19 PM

Amit Shah pledges drug-free Punjab by December 2029

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday pledged to free Punjab from the drug trade by December 31, 2029, and urged the state government to hand over two murder investigations to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Addressing a Vijayadashami celebration in Ludhiana, HM Shah burned a symbolic Ravana effigy representing “chitta”, or drugs, linking the festival’s message of good triumphing over evil with the campaign against narcotics. HM Shah said he had met families at three locati...

October 4, 2026 9:52 AM

India summons Pakistan diplomat over cross-border infiltration attempt in Punjab

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday summoned the Chargé d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission to lodge India’s strong protest over the continued facilitation of illegal cross-border infiltration from Pakistan. India also categorically rejected the baseless and motivated allegations regarding an incident in Punjab's Ferozepur sector, along the International Border on October 2. According to the MEA, the Pakistani side was informed that three individuals infiltrated into I...

September 28, 2026 11:52 AM

LPU suspends classes for 10 days, postpones mid-term exams amid violent protests

Punjab’s Lovely Professional University (LPU) has postponed its mid-term examinations after massive protests erupted on campus over the alleged rape of a student. The university has also suspended regular classes for 10 days from September 28. “Students may, in consultation with their parents/guardians, travel to their hometowns during this 10-day period, if they wish to do so,” the university said in a statement. “Students who stay back are advised to stay inside their hostels/places...

September 21, 2026 12:33 PM

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on one-day visit to Punjab today; to flag off ‘Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra’

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan is scheduled to undertake a one-day visit to Punjab on Monday, during which he will inaugurate the ‘Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra’, address a public rally, and hold ground-level interactions with farmers and women from self-help groups. According to the Minister’s itinerary, Chouhan will commence his tour in Bathinda district by paying obeisance at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib in Talwandi Sabo. Following his visit to the shrine...

September 17, 2026 1:08 PM

India makes first soil carbon payments to farmers in Punjab, Haryana

India has moved its agricultural carbon market from policy to the farm level, with more than 2,500 smallholder farmers in Punjab and Haryana set to receive over ₹2.9 crore in digital payments for adopting regenerative farming practices. The first payments were released at a programme held at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, where Dr M. L. Jat, Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)...

July 17, 2026 5:48 PM

PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of projects worth Rs 4,700 crore in Chandigarh; says city is ‘model of development’ for India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹4,700 crore in Chandigarh, covering healthcare, education and road infrastructure. Describing Chandigarh as a benchmark for planned urban development, he said the city's progress benefits not only the Union Territory but also neighbouring Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a public gathering, the Prime Minister said, "Chandigarh is not just...

May 13, 2026 4:11 PM

PM Modi shares Ravneet Singh Bittu’s article on railway modernisation in Punjab

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an article written by Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu highlighting how railway modernisation and improved connectivity are driving development and creating new opportunities in Punjab. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said “In Punjab, modern railway stations and an improved network are opening new paths to progress. This transformation is bringing a wealth of opportunities for the people here.” He further praised Bittu's article, saying...

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 ...