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PUNJAB Punjab to expedite work on swachchh bharat Punjab was asked to expedite the work on becoming an open defecation-free (ODF) state in a review meeting of the Centre’s flagship urban development schemes on Saturday. Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri reviewed the progress of the Centre’s flagship schemes — … Read more 03.02.18 Punjab(PPSC) Current Affairs
PUNJAB Over 21,000 acres around UT notified under PLPA The state government today issued a notification under Section 4 of the Punjab Land Preservation Act (PLPA), 1900, for 21,944 acres in 15 villages falling in an ecologically sensitive area in the Shivalik foothills on Chandigarh’s periphery. These villages are Tarapur, Burana, Gocher, Majra, … Read more 02.02.18 Punjab(PPSC) Current Affairs
Geological Disasters Earthquake:- Based on tectonic features and records of past earthquakes, a seismic zoning map of India has been prepared by a committee of experts under the auspices of Bureau of Indian Standard. In this seismic zoning map, most of the area of Punjab State lies in Zone III and IV. However, northern boundary … Read more Natural hazards in Punjab 2
Punjab, famously referred to as ‘The land of five rivers’, is situated in the north western part of India. This fertile land ranks amongst the most ancient civilizations in the world. Punjab is also famous for its religious diversity as it was here many religious movements were initiated. The scenic landscape, rich history and famous … Read more Major tourist places in Punjab
At present there are total 168 statutary towns in Punjab and another 69 census towns. Thus there are total 237 towns (or say cities) in Punjab. The list of statutary towns include 10 Municipal Corporations, 96 Municipal Councils, 59 Nagar Panchayats and 3 Cantonment Boards. Bathinda with 21 towns is the district with largest number of towns. Pathankot, … Read more Major cities of Punjab