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Topic: Punjab

Shortfall in central grants to poor quality of expenditure — what budgets of Bihar, Punjab & UP show

For FY25, Bihar's assumption of revenue surplus seems optimistic, while UP's seems doable. In Punjab, main concern is that targeted reduction in fiscal deficit is to come by cutting capex.

Five cabinet ministers, comedian & Congress turncoat among AAP’s 8 LS candidates for Punjab

Sitting AAP MP Sushil Kumar Rinku is eighth candidate of AAP. In fielding five of his cabinet colleagues, CM Mann is in a way seeking mandate for his government’s performance.

BJP bags all Patiala royals as suspended Congress MP Preneet Kaur joins party ahead of LS polls

The 4-time Patiala MP and former Union minister of state was suspended by Congress over 'anti-party activities' last year after she began openly supporting her husband at BJP events.

Who is Patiala royalty Jai Inder Kaur, BJP’s Mahila Morcha face in Punjab

Jai Inder Kaur, daughter of Captain Amarinder Singh & Preneet Kaur, is leading BJP’s Mahila Morcha in Punjab and is believed to be eyeing bigger role at the national level. 

In Punjab-Himachal tussle over Shanan Power House, Centre’s status quo order a setback for Sukhu govt

British-era hydel plant in Mandi has annual turnover of Rs 200-cr. Himachal was keen to claim it after 99-yr lease expired last week but Centre order means it stays with Punjab for now.

Mann govt presents Rs 2 lakh cr-plus Punjab budget, outstanding debt likely to touch Rs 3.74 lakh cr

While Rs 13,784 crore is earmarked for agriculture, education sector gets ₹16,987 crore in 2024 budget. Another Rs 7,780 crore allocated for providing free power to households.

J&K alleged gangster shot dead outside mall in Punjab’s Mohali

After preliminary investigations, the police identified the man as Rajesh saying the incident is believed to be a fallout of rivalry between two gangs from Jammu.

BSF intercepts suspicious drone in Punjab’s Tarn Taran

According to a statement by the BSF, the drone was identified as a Quadcopter.

Shahpurkandi dam complete after 3 decades, will help check unutilised Ravi water flowing to Pakistan

The dam, part of Rs 3,300 cr Shahpurkandi multipurpose river valley project, also comprises 2 hydropower plants, which are expected to be completed by 2025 end.

SKM continues to stay away from farmers’ protest, announces mahapanchayat in Delhi on 14 March

Samyukta Kisan Morcha announce programmes to mobilise farmers across country, demands resignation of Amit Shah, Manohar Lal Khattar & Anil Vij for death of farmer at Khanauri border.

On Camera

India’s nuclear-power goal needs more than capital

New Delhi has finally accepted that the base load power demand of the future will need supplementing, and nuclear plants are one way to go about it.

Coastal states Maharashtra, TN, Gujarat top India’s exports index, landlocked UP a surprise performer

Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.