2025 Punjab Politics: A Year of Drama, Comebacks & Wit
A look back at 2025 in Punjab politics: Bhagwant Mann's humour, Sukhbir Badal's revival, flood heroes, and the personalities that defined a dramatic year. Read the full analysis.
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Punjab Sinks Deeper in Debt: Rs 3.73 Lakh Crore Burden
Punjab's debt crisis escalates to Rs 3.73 lakh crore, consuming 46% of revenue. This fiscal emergency threatens development and demands urgent policy action. Read the full analysis.
Punjab MGNREGA Debate Becomes Caste Political Battle
Punjab assembly's MGNREGA debate reveals AAP's strategy to frame it as an anti-Dalit move, countering BJP's outreach. SCs form 70% of scheme's workers. Explore the political narrative.
Punjab Vidhan Sabha clears 3 Bills to streamline land, revenue processes
Punjab Assembly passes three crucial Bills to simplify land ownership, digitize records, and rationalize stamp duty. The move aims to reduce public hardship and expedite legal processes.
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Passes 3 Revenue Amendment Bills
The Punjab Legislative Assembly has passed three significant revenue amendment bills aimed at enhancing tax collection and plugging leakages. The move is expected to strengthen the state's fiscal health. Read more for details.
Gujarat Leads India in Okra Production for 2023-24
Gujarat retains its top spot as India's leading okra producer. Discover how Saurashtra-Kutch's farming success will be showcased at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference.
Himachal MLA Seeks PM's Help on Apple Import Duty Cut
Former HPCC chief Kuldeep Rathore meets Governor, urges PM Modi to reverse 50% to 25% apple import duty cut under NZ trade pact, fearing massive losses for state's horticulture sector.
Punjab Creates 1 Lakh Jobs to Stop Brain Drain
Punjab launches major offensive against brain drain, generating over 1 lakh domestic opportunities. Govt fills 59,702 posts, partners with Microsoft & IBM for skills. Read how the state is retaining talent.
Chouhan Unveils Agri Boost for Uttarakhand on Farmers' Day
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a Rs 65 crore insurance payout, a Rs 100 crore Clean Plant Centre, and a roadmap to make Uttarakhand India's horticulture capital at Gauchar event.
Pesticides in Kashmir Orchards Linked to Brain Tumors
A Kashmir assembly committee investigates the alarming link between decades of pesticide use in apple orchards and rising malignant brain tumour cases among workers. Urgent policy action is demanded.
NHM Punjab Hiring 300 Specialist Doctors
NHM Punjab invites applications for 300 Specialist Doctor posts. Apply online by Jan 8, 2026. No application fee. Salary ₹45,000/month. Check eligibility.
Punjab's Rs 25,000 Cr Railway Push: New Trains, Revived Links
Punjab witnesses a massive railway transformation in 2025 with Rs 5,421 crore budget, new Vande Bharat, and revival of stalled projects worth Rs 25,000 crore. Read about the state's rail infrastructure leap.
Why Crop Insurance Fails Kashmir's Apple Growers
Kashmir's apple growers face mounting losses from climate shocks, but the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana fails to provide a safety net. Discover the data and design hurdles crippling horticulture insurance.
Punjab teachers reject Rs 10 lakh compensation, demand justice
Teachers' organisations in Punjab reject govt's Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for deceased colleagues, term it discriminatory. They demand Rs 2 crore each & govt jobs for kin. Read more.
Himachal Minister Condemns Apple Import Duty Cut to 25%
Himachal Education Minister Rohit Thakur condemns the Centre's decision to slash import duty on NZ apples from 50% to 25%, warning it threatens the state's Rs 5,000-crore apple economy.
Punjab Police's 2025 Paradox: High Busts, Low Morale
Punjab Police touts record drug hauls in 2025, but targeted killings, grenade attacks, and High Court interventions expose deep law & order challenges. Read the full analysis.
Ranchi RMC develops green patches at 24 city locations
Ranchi Municipal Corporation initiates major green patch development and beautification work at 24 locations to enhance city aesthetics and environmental balance before the New Year.
Panjab University's 16th Chrysanthemum Exhibition Opens
Panjab University inaugurated its 16th Chrysanthemum Exhibition, showcasing 4,200 plants. VC Renu Vig launched the 5-day floral event promoting environmental awareness.
Banana Festival in Trichy Promotes Tech-Driven Horticulture
ICAR-NRCB Trichy's Farmers' Day highlighted AI, IoT for banana cultivation. Over 800 attended, discussing tech adoption & value addition to boost India's horticultural output. Read more.
Rooftop Gardening Fails to Take Off in Jeypore, Odisha
Odisha's rooftop gardening initiative struggles in Jeypore with only 18 households enrolled. Lack of awareness and technical guidance cited as major hurdles. Read more.
Udupi Mega Coconut Workshop on Jan 12 by Central Board
A major coconut development workshop in Udupi's Kundapur taluk on Jan 12 will showcase tech, products & incentives for farmers. Learn about robotic harvesters, value addition & more.
PGI Chandigarh Wins 17 Awards at Delhi Rose Festival
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, shines at the 50th Delhi Rose Festival, winning 17 awards. Discover how their garden stole the show!
Chandigarh's Zero-Waste Chrysanthemum Show Ends Successfully
The 38th Chrysanthemum Show in Chandigarh concluded as a zero-waste event, featuring vibrant floral displays, eco-stalls, and cultural performances. Read about the prize ceremony and sustainable initiatives.
HP court fines officials Rs 5 lakh for ignoring worker's rights
Himachal Pradesh High Court imposes Rs 5 lakh fine on horticulture officials for failing to implement a tribunal's order on a daily wager's regularisation for nearly a decade. Details inside.
Ludhiana's ₹4.4 Cr Tender to Convert Waste to Biofuel
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation relaunches a ₹4.4+ crore tender to outsource horticulture waste management, aiming to convert 10-15 tonnes of daily waste into sustainable biofuel and curb illegal burning.
CM Naidu Presents Andhra's Wishlist to Union Ministers
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu meets Union ministers, seeking funds for Polavaram link, metro rail, ports, and a ₹41,000 crore horticulture package. Details inside.
Bagalkot Horticulture University in Rs 50 Cr Fund Crisis
Karnataka's sole University of Horticultural Sciences in Bagalkot faces a severe financial crunch. With a Rs 50 crore annual shortfall, staff salaries and vital research are at risk. Experts demand urgent government intervention.
Delhi Winter Rose Show 2024: 99-Year-Old Legend Shares Story
The All India Winter Rose Show returns to Delhi on Dec 20-21. At 99, horticulture legend Kuldeep Saddy, who tended gardens for PMs, shares his timeless passion for roses and the event's highlights.
Patna HC Asks Bihar Govt for Horticulture Export Infrastructure Details
Patna High Court directs Bihar govt to detail infrastructure for mango, litchi exports. Agriculture officials must submit export data. Next hearing on January 29. #Bihar #Horticulture
Punjab Offers 40-50% Subsidies to Farmers for Horticulture
Punjab's horticulture department intensifies subsidies for fruits, vegetables, flowers & mushrooms. Farmers get up to 50% aid for orchards, polyhouses & more to break wheat-paddy cycle. Learn how to avail benefits.
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