The “exodus” of BJP leaders continues unabated in this border district. Several leaders, including three sitting municipal councillers (MCs) and former PA of former state BJP chief Kamal Sharma, besides few other workers, announced their resignation from the party today in … [Read more...] about More BJP leaders leave party
SGPC turns 100, still stuck in tangles
The SGPC today completed 100 years of its existence. To commemorate the occasion, an “akhand path” was initiated at the Akal Takht. Besides religious, administrative issues loom large over the Sikh body. At present, the Shiromani Akali Dal, with a majority of members, holds … [Read more...] about SGPC turns 100, still stuck in tangles
Punjab passes Bills to bypass Central farm laws
In a historic move, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday unanimously passed three Bills to counter the contentious farm laws enacted by the Union Government last month. Among other things, the Bills make buying wheat and paddy below minimum support price (MSP) a punishable … [Read more...] about Punjab passes Bills to bypass Central farm laws
SAD break up with BJP: More to it than meets the eye
Punjab Pulse Bureau The monsoon session of the Indian Parliament, being conducted under the shadow of the Corona Pandemic, is witnessing its fair share of political upheaval. A major turmoil has been triggered with the passing in the Lok Sabha of the two agriculture … [Read more...] about SAD break up with BJP: More to it than meets the eye
Discussion – MSP: Policy and Ramification in Punjab
DISCUSSION ON: MINIMUM SUPPORT PRICE FOR AGRICULTURE PRODUCE: THE POLICY AND ITS RAMIFICATION IN PUNJAB General Outline A webinar discussion on Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Agriculture: The policy and its ramification in Punjab” was held under aegis of CSCS … [Read more...] about Discussion – MSP: Policy and Ramification in Punjab