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HPCL's Bathinda plant for managing crop residue inching closer to completion

Bathinda, July 19 -- After a two-year delay, the Bathinda-based Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) bio-refinery-a first-of-its-kind project in India to tackle paddy stubble burning in Punj... Read More


Shrimp farmers crack 2-harvests-a-yr formula

Bathinda, July 13 -- A group of enterprising fish farmers in Punjab have extended the state's shrimp farming calendar by successfully harvesting two shrimp crops a year, unlocking fresh income opportu... Read More


Pest threat hits cotton as acreage shrinks to record low

BATHINDA, July 11 -- Early signs of whitefly and pink bollworm infestation have been reported from several cotton-growing districts of Punjab, raising concerns among farmers as humid weather and delay... Read More


3rd suspect held for spying on Bathinda military station

BATHINDA, July 9 -- The district police have arrested the third accused in a cross-border espionage network that used a hidden spy camera to monitor military movements in Bathinda. Simranjit Singh, al... Read More


Court frames murder charges against 5 cops

BATHINDA, July 8 -- A district court on Tuesday framed murder charges against five Punjab Police personnel, including an inspector, in connection with the alleged custodial death of a man in October 2... Read More


Farmers forced to sell moong below MSP for fourth straight season

BATHINDA, July 6 -- As harvesting of summer moong (green gram) picks up in Punjab, the crop is once again fetching prices at an average of 18% below the minimum support price (MSP) of Rs.8,780 per qui... Read More