Punjab’s industrial growth strategy wins praise from leading business tycoons
In a notable display of endorsement, prominent business leaders today commended Punjab’s industrial-friendly policies and pledged full support to enhance the state’s economic growth trajectory.
Punjab needs to junk free power, mono-culture farming to overcome economic woes: NCAER Paper
New Delhi/IBNS: Punjab, which was the beacon of Green Revolution and has been the ‘food bowl’ of India, needs to shed its mono-culture farming, scrap subsidies like free power and water and reorient its industries and services to overcome slow economic growth, high debt, societal challenges like the drug menace and environmental degradation.
Punjab’s rooftop solar push struggles amid free power surge
In a stark turn of events impacting Punjab’s energy trajectory, the state’s ambitious push towards renewable energy through rooftop solar installations has hit a snag. The Punjab government’s populist move to provide free electricity to agricultural and domestic sectors has inadvertently led to a decline in the adoption of rooftop solar systems among residential consumers.
Oman-based businessman Bhagwant Singh pledges Rs 500 crore investment in Punjab
In a remarkable journey that spans from struggling with a meager budget of Rs 500 to transforming into a visionary investor pouring Rs 500 crore into Punjab, Bhagwant Singh, an Oman-based businessman with roots in Khanna, has become a symbol of entrepreneurial triumph and philanthropy.
Torrent Gas starts supplying piped cooking gas in Patiala
Patiala: Torrent Gas has commenced supply of piped cooking gas in Punjab's Patiala city, the Punjab government said on Monday.
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra has topped the ranking in overall fiscal health closely followed by Chhattisgarh, one of the poorest states in the country, while West Bengal, Kerala, and Punjab are at the bottom positions in a report published by a foreign brokerage.
From Trash to Cheers: Punjab agro industries transforms undersized Kinnows into Premium Gin
In a remarkable turn of events, kinnow growers in Punjab now have a reason to celebrate. The fruit they once considered waste is now being eagerly purchased by the Punjab Agro Industries Corporation (PAIC) to be transformed into a delightful citrus gin.
Investment surge in Punjab, fueling economic growth across sectors
Punjab, known for its strategic location, skilled workforce, and investor-friendly policies, has rapidly gained prominence as a favored destination for both domestic and international investors seeking to tap into the state’s vast manufacturing potential.
Punjab’s Cultural Renaissance in a Post-Green Revolution World
In a rapidly changing world, it is essential to adapt and evolve. The Green Revolution, which swept across the globe in the 1960s, brought with it new agricultural methods and a tremendous increase in crop production. As a recent study from Punjabi University Patiala highlights, these changes didn’t just impact agriculture – they set off a chain of cultural transformations that have shaped the lives of villagers in Punjab for the better.
80.82 km Phagwara to Rupnagar section on NH-344A being executed in Hybrid Annuity Mode: Gadkari
New Delhi/IBNS: In a major boost to the road infrastructure in Punjab, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has developed a 4-Lane wide section from Phagwara to Rupnagar on NH-344A.
Tata Steel signs MoU with Punjab govt to set up a steel plant
Chandigarh: Tata Steel has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Punjab government to set up a 0.75 million tonne per annum (MnTPA) long products steel plant with a scrap-based electric arc furnace (EAF).
PVR Cinemas marks its debut in Punjab's Patiala
New Delhi/IBNS: Film exhibition company PVR Cinemas Friday announced the launch of its first multiplex at VRC City Mall, Patiala, Punjab.
After Maharashtra, Telangana, Punjab invites Tesla to set shop
New Delhi/IBNS: Maharashtra, Telangana, and now Punjab has invited Tesla CEO Elon Musk to set up an electric vehicle manufacturer amid a standoff with the government import duties.
Kolkata/IBNS: Ambuja Cement Foundation (ACF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL), a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited promote 200 Self-Help Groups (SHG) in 20 villages in Mansa, Punjab.
Sikkim Carpet Industry under coronavirus threat
Gangtok/UNI:More than half of Sikkim’s famous carpet and blanket industry is likely to face adverse impact due to the coronavirus outbreak.