August 2021

PUNJAB   Punjab joins Himachal Pradesh at top of states with high R-value After the value of reproduction (R) number — at which Covid-19 or any other infection spreads, remaining below one for nearly three months, it has again crossed the crucial threshold in Punjab. The state has joined Himachal Pradesh at the top of states with … Read more 12.08.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab to introduce online payment of water supply bills in villages   Punjab Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Razia Sultana on Monday said that an online payment system for water supply bills will soon be introduced in all villages across the state in a phased manner. Launching an online billing and revenue monitoring … Read more 11.08.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab to cover 8.5 lakh farming families under health insurance   Punjab Government has decided to bring nearly 8.5 lakh farmers and their families under the ambit of the health insurance cover in line with the ‘Ayushman Bharat Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana’ for the year 2021-22. Besides, all the farmers having ‘J’ forms … Read more 10.08.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab tops index for sustainable cities Punjab has ranked number one among the states in the country in sustainable development goals (SDGs) India index-2020-21 for sustainable cities and communities, besides making into the frontrunner list with a score of 68. This was disclosed by Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan, after reviewing department-wise progress of … Read more 08-09.08.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB     Ludhiana to be on world map with Hi-Tech Cycle valley Punjab Industries and Commerce Minister Sunder Sham Arora on Sunday asserted that with Hi-Tech Cycle Valley, coming up on 378.77 acres of land in Ludhiana, will be on the world map as cycle industry titans are establishing their units there which would … Read more 07.08.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab introduces postal ballot facility for 80-plus citizens, PwDs, COVID patients Punjab’s voters above 80 years, divyangs, and those affected by COVID-19 will now have the option of exercising their franchise through postal ballots. The State is slated to go for polls early next year. “As per the revised guidelines, the Election Commission … Read more 17.08.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab pushes for proposal to start project in Ludhiana with Centre   Punjab industries department has recommended the common fund for commodities (CFC) project proposal of modern printing and packaging cluster in Ludhiana to the ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) under the scheme micro and small enterprises cluster development programme. Under this scheme, … Read more 15-16.08.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   1,132 rural habitations in Punjab reported to have quality issues in drinking water sources   Of the 47,873 rural habitations reported to have quality issues in drinking water sources, as many as 1,132 are in Punjab and just one in neighbouring Haryana, according to the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) which generates groundwater … Read more 06.08.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

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