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PUNJAB Direct seeded rice area up in Punjab Punjab’s area under direct seeding of rice (DSR) has increased to 6.01 lakh hectares (12.02 lakh acres) or close to 20% of its total under the water-guzzler crop, yet fallen short of the target of 10 lakh hectares. The only consolation for the farmers is that paddy … Read more 05.08.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs
PUNJAB Punjab Govt initiates process to provide 25,000 agro-machines To make Punjab a “zero stubble burning state”, the Punjab Agriculture Department has initiated a massive drive to provide more than 25,000 agro-machines or farm equipment to farmers for in-situ management of paddy residue with a subsidy component of Rs 250 crore during the current … Read more 04.08.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs
PUNJAB Punjab to develop smart language listening labs in Govt schools To further heighten the quality education in the government schools, Punjab Government has decided to develop language listening labs in as many as 4,738 smart schools. “A grant of Rs 4.74 crore has been released by the Education Department to 2,200 primary and … Read more 03.08.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs
PUNJAB Punjab’s GST revenue collection on receipt basis up by 29% Punjab’s GST revenue collected on receipt basis during the month of July this year has witnessed 29 percent jump as compared to the previous year. The GST revenue collected on receipt basis, that is cash collected under State Goods and Services Tax head, … Read more 01-02.08.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs
PUNJAB Rs 658 crore okayed under ‘Punjab Nirman Programme’ In a major bonanza for people living in both rural and urban areas, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh approved Rs 658 crore under the ‘Punjab Nirman Programme’ (PNP), besides approving Rs 22.50 crore for sports kits, Rs 30 crore for open gyms, and Rs … Read more 31.07.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs
PUNJAB Third energy award for Punjab’s Virasat-e-Khalsa Virasat-e-Khalsa, the landmark museum showcasing heritage and culture of Punjab at Sri Anandpur Sahib, has accomplished a rare achievement by bagging the top state energy conservation award for the third year in succession. The award has been announced by Punjab Energy Development Agency, the state sponsored … Read more 30.06.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs
PUNJAB Despite Covid restrictions, GST collection goes up in Punjab Despite the second wave of Covid-19 and strict lockdown restrictions, the business community of Punjab has shown resilience by not only complying with the return filing requirements but also paying their GST dues in a timely manner in June 2021. Resultantly, the GST … Read more 29.06.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs
PUNJAB Mohali to be the first district in India to start need-based door-to-door vaccination In one of its kind initiatives, SAS Nagar (Mohali) District Administration is to commence home-vaccination for the old, infirm, disabled, and differently-abled persons making it the first district in the country to start need based door-to-door vaccination. Though our top … Read more 27-28.06.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs
PUNJAB Punjab’s max power demand crosses 14000 mw The maximum power demand in the state has touched 14,225 MW this year, which is 1,425 MW short of the 12,800 MW that the PSPCL has been able to provide. The average shortfall during evening peak hours is 725 MW. While the state has its own … Read more 26.06.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs
PUNJAB Punjab to soon launch e-portal to tackle stray animal menace To tackle the stray animal menace, the Punjab Government is set to take the help of technology. The Government will soon be launching an e-portal on which anyone can upload the picture of stray animals roaming in their area following which the enforcement … Read more 25.06.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs