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    From Wheat-Rice to Diverse Livelihoods in Punjab

    Chandigarh, March 30 – For decades, Punjab's agricultural landscape has followed a familiar pattern: wheat in the winter and rice in the summer. While this cycle once played a vital role in ensuring the nation's food security, it is now facing challenges.Challenges such as shrinking...
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    Punjab Launches Expanded Clinic Network, Promises Free Healthcare

    On Saturday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, along with AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, inaugurated 109 new Aam Aadmi Clinics for the state's residents.This initiative, a key focus of the AAP's healthcare strategy in Punjab, has already expanded the state's network of such clinics...
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    Soil Fertility Declines Due to Fertilizer & Water Use

    New Delhi, March 27 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in the Rajya Sabha on Friday that excessive use of chemical fertilizers and excessive use of water are adversely impacting soil fertility in some parts of the country.In a reply to supplementary queries during Question...
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    Corruption Concerns Mount in Punjab, Haryana CM Speaks Out

    Samana/Lehragaga (Punjab), March 21 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated on Saturday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is achieving new heights of development; however, he expressed deep concern about the current state of Punjab.Saini reflected on a...
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    Reviving Punjab Agriculture: Government Initiatives and AI

    Ludhiana, March 20 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said on Friday that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is necessary to revive agriculture and increase farmers' income, as traditional farming is no longer profitable.Addressing a Kisan Mela at Punjab Agricultural University...
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    CM Mann Announces Exhibition Centers for Industry Growth

    Mohali, March 14 The Punjab government will set up three exhibition centers in the state to significantly boost industry and commerce, said Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday.Speaking with industrialists during various sessions at the ongoing Progressive Punjab Investment Summit here...
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    India-US Trade Deal Sparks Concerns About Agricultural Competitiveness

    Chandigarh, March 10 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann cautioned on Tuesday that the interim India-US trade agreement would open India's agricultural markets to heavily subsidized American produce, which would leave farmers in Punjab and other parts of the country struggling to compete.While...
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    Resolution Passed: Punjab Voices Concerns About Potential Harm to Agriculture

    Chandigarh, March 10 The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution stating that any agreement with the United States that disregards the interests of farmers is unacceptable, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann cautioning against the proposed India-US trade deal.Mann said the...
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    Modi’s US Trade Deal Under Fire: Concerns Over Data and Economic Impact

    Barnala (Punjab), February 28 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the India-US interim trade deal, alleging that he had signed a "death warrant" for farmers and small and medium-sized industries by opening the doors for US goods, including...
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    Punjab Eyes Crop Diversification with Maharashtra's Approach

    Chandigarh, February 18 To improve horticulture crops and help farmers earn more, Punjab will adopt the horticulture model of Maharashtra, which focuses on scientific crop planning, quality control, and marketing networks, Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat said on Wednesday.The minister...
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    Crop Residue Management Scheme Drives Down Burning Instances

    New Delhi, February 13 With the launch of the Crop Residue Management (CRM) Scheme, under which machines are provided to farmers at subsidized rates, instances of stubble burning have been steadily declining, especially in states like Punjab and Haryana, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh...
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    India-US Trade Framework Raises Concerns for Indian Agriculture

    Chandigarh, February 12 Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday termed the interim trade agreement reached between the Centre and the US as a conspiracy to harm the state's farmers and hand over India's agriculture to America.Addressing a press conference here, the senior AAP...
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    Trade Deal Promises Industry Growth and Job Opportunities in Punjab

    Mohali, February 11 Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar stated on Wednesday that the India-US interim trade agreement will not have any negative impact on farmers, and will instead benefit industry and trade while creating new employment opportunities for the youth.He invited farmer organizations...
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