NEWS HEADLINES PUNJAB
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Rising Air Pollution and Shifting Stubble Burning Patterns The seasonal rise in stubble burning, a well-known contributor to air pollution in North India, has seen a major shift this year, with new trends across various states. Traditionally, stubble burning has been concentrated in Punjab and Haryana, where farmers burn crop residue post-harvest to clear fields … Read more
Election Commission has rescheduled by-elections in Kerala, Punjab, Up New Delhi, India – November 3, 2024: Following requests from multiple prominent political parties, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has rescheduled the by-elections in Kerala, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh from November 13 to November 20, 2024. The rescheduled bypolls will impact 14 Assembly constituencies across … Read more
BKU Ugrahan Ends Protest, Announces New Campaign for Bypolls Sangrur, Punjab – November 3, 2023: After two weeks of protests across Punjab, the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ugrahan) today ended its demonstrations against the delayed paddy procurement and lifting process. The agitation, which began on October 18, had seen farmers rallying across multiple locations, including the … Read more
Rishabh Badshah Killed, Friend Injured in Punjab Shooting Punjab, India – November 5, 2023: In a tragic escalation of violence, a young man identified as Rishabh, also known as “Badshah,” was killed, and his friend critically injured after a group of armed assailants opened fire on them near Khingra Gate late Saturday night. The fatal … Read more
Punjab Farm Fires Cases Cross 4,000, Spark Environmental Concerns Punjab, India – November 3, 2023: In a concerning development, Punjab has recorded over 4,000 farm fire incidents this crop season, with the Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (PRSC) reporting a total of 4,132 cases of active fire events between September 15 and November 3. The recent … Read more
How to Care for German Shepherd Puppy Care: 9 Essential Tips and Guide German Shepherds are renowned for their intelligence, loyalty, and adaptability. Whether you’re a first-time dog owner or an experienced handler, caring for a German Shepherd puppy comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything … Read more
Complete Guide: German Shepherd Training, Health, Care & Nutrition German Shepherds are among the most loyal, intelligent, and versatile dog breeds, making them a popular choice for both families and professionals in various fields, such as law enforcement and search-and-rescue. However, owning a German Shepherd requires a good understanding of their unique needs and a … Read more
Gurmeet Singh Among Seven Killed in Ganderbal Terror Attack In a tragic turn of events, Gurmeet Singh, a 45-year-old construction worker from Gurdaspur, Punjab, was among the seven victims of a horrific terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. The attack took place at an under-construction tunnel site in Gund, where a group of … Read more
Curb Straw Burning, State Support for Farmers in Punjab, Haryana Farmers in Punjab and Haryana are receiving significant state support to curb the practice of straw burning, which is known to severely deteriorate air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) and surrounding areas. Every year, the burning of paddy stubble, primarily in Punjab, contributes … Read more
Bajwa Blames Punjab Rice Procurement Crisis, Demands Compensation Chandigarh, October 21, 2024: Blaming the Punjab government for “mismanagement” amid the ongoing rice procurement crisis, Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa on Sunday called for Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to immediately compensate the state’s rice millers, who are facing an estimated ₹6,000-crore loss. Bajwa strongly criticized … Read more