Punjab government Archives

Ludhiana : Untimely rain, lifting issues delay free wheat distribution in district

Ration card holders in Ludhiana have voiced their frustration as the scheduled free ration distribution for the month of May under the...

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Maize News in English

Punjab to appoint 200 Kisan Mitras soon

CHANDIGARH — Punjab will appoint 200 Kisan Mitras to promote crop diversification by encouraging farmers to shift from paddy to kharif maize,...

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Rice News in English

Punjab hybrid rice ban to cost farmers up to ₹10k per acre: FSII

The Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) has urged the Centre to intervene in Punjab’s hybrid paddy seed ban, warning of...

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Wheat News in English

Abohar wheat growers flock to Punjab

Farmers near Abohar are increasingly selling wheat to Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, attracted by higher prices and immediate payments from private traders. Rajasthan offers...

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Wheat News in English

Wheat procurement crosses 18.39 mt, 54% more than last year

Wheat procurement across India surged 54% this season, with over 18.39 million tonnes purchased between March 15 and April 23. Punjab leads...

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Wheat News in English

Lahore : Flour millers reject Punjab’s wheat stocking requirement

Flour millers in Punjab have rejected the government's order to stock 25% of their grinding capacity in wheat, calling it financially unfeasible...

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Wheat News in English

Record single-day wheat lifting in Mohali district mandis

Mohali’s grain markets hit a new milestone, lifting 8,015 metric tons of wheat in a single day, including 6,474 MT by government...

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Wheat News in English

Punjab procures 54 LMT wheat, ₹8k crore paid to farmers: Kataruchak

Punjab’s wheat arrivals have topped 60 LMT, with 54 LMT already procured and ≈₹8,000 crore paid directly into growers’ accounts, Food & Civil Supplies Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak said...