Punjab Government-led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has set up a dedicated toll-free helpline 1800-180-2202 and appointed a nodal officer to tackle milk adulteration and provide guidance on milk quality under “Shudh Dudh, Tandarust Punjab” campaign. Sharing...

Punjab Cabinet Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian today visited the Zila Parishad Office, Sangrur, where he was warmly received by Zila Parishad Chairman Rachhpal Singh Bhullar, Chairpersons of Block Samitis, Zila Parishad members, Sarpanches and other public representatives....

In a major boost for the state’s groundwater conservation push, Punjab Government’s Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) scheme has expanded by 16% this kharif season, with 26,896 farmers brought 3.41 lakh acres under the water-efficient method so far, announced...

In a bid to ensure agriculture inputs quality control and further ramp-up the agricultural infrastructure in the state, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, on Friday, inaugurated the state’s first bio-fertiliser quality...

Reaffirming his government’s commitment to strengthening grassroots democracy and empowering village leadership, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday announced a five-fold increase in the honorarium of village Sarpanches, raising it from ₹2,000...

Marking another major milestone in the Punjab Government’s employment drive, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday handed over appointment letters to 355 youth, taking the total number of government jobs provided since the formation of the government...

In a major push to save groundwater and promote sustainable paddy cultivation, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian announced that the state has set a target of bringing 5 lakh acres under the Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR)...

At the historic site of Chapparchiri, Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian attended a grand function organized to commemorate the legacy of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur. The massive Fateh March received a warm and enthusiastic welcome under the...

Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, along with his wife Smt. Anita Kataria, attended the Foundation Day celebrations of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh (15 April) at Punjab Lok Bhavan, Chandigarh. As the...

In a major push to boost crop diversification and further expand cotton acreage in the State, Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government will provide a  33% subsidy on certified BT cotton hybrids and Desi cotton (Kapas) seed varieties...

Punjab Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian and Punjab Mandi Board Chairman S. Harchand Singh Barsat handed over appointment letters to eight candidates on compassionate grounds in Punjab Mandi Board at the Board’s headquarters...

In a major push to strengthen the animal husbandry sector in the state, Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian handed over appointment letters to three Veterinary Officers, one Veterinary Inspector and...

Punjab Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian strongly backed the proposed Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which mandates life imprisonment and a hefty fine of up to ₹25 lakh for acts of sacrilege...

Punjab’s aggressive crop residue management strategy has earned the national recognition as the Punjab has been conferred the SKOCH Silver Award 2025 in the Environment category, said Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, while crediting...

Punjab’s arhtiyas, on Wednesday, called off their week-long strike after a meeting with Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian and Water Resources Minister Mr. Barinder Kumar Goyal, paving the way for wheat procurement to resume in...

To assess the crop loss caused by recent inclement weather, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian today informed that over 500 officials of the Agriculture Department have been pressed into service in affected areas of...

In a major push to transform state’s agrarian landscape, Chief Minister S Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has finalised an annual action plan of Rs 1,388 crore to execute various projects of the Agriculture Department for FY 2026-27, informed...

A programme to celebrate Rajasthan and Odisha Foundation Day was held at Punjab Lok Bhavan, where the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, along with his wife Smt. Anita Kataria, attended as the Chief Guest. He extended...

On the first day of the Kisan Mela at PAU, Ludhiana, the Chief Minister, Punjab, Bhagwant Singh Mann, honoured progressive and scientific farmer Jaswant Singh with the “Chief Minister Award–2026” for his outstanding contribution as a self-cultivating farmer...

Dr. Parvinder Singh, Incharge, Farm Advisory Service Center, Tarn Taran, of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, stated that progressive farmer S. Jarnail Singh from village Jagatpura of Tarn Taran district was honored with the Jathedar Gurditta Singh...