Facing growing opposition to its land pooling scheme, the AAP government in Punjab has introduced significant changes to the policy, offering better incentives to farmers, especially those owning less than one acre. Key Policy Updates Eligibility Extended: Landowners with less than one acre can now qualify for residential and commercial plots by voluntarily joining the
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All-Party Unity Against Land Pooling Plan In a serious political blow to Punjab’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), all major Opposition parties in the state have announced full support for the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) and its protest against the government’s land pooling policy. This rare political consensus brings together long-time rivals, including the Bharatiya
READ MOREThe Punjab government is under fire from environmental groups and the Coalition for a GM-Free India for approving field trials of genetically modified (GM) maize. They have raised strong objections to the No Objection Certificate (NoC) issued to biotech company Bayer, formerly known as Monsanto. Why the Approval Sparked Protest On May 29, the Punjab
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Punjab Unveils Major Plan to Save Groundwater Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has approved a 14-point action plan under the Integrated State Water Plan to conserve the state’s fast-depleting groundwater resources. The plan focuses on reducing the over-dependence on groundwater and encouraging the use of canal and surface water for irrigation and other essential
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Overview of the Crash Air India Flight AI171 crashed tragically on June 12, 2025, just seconds after taking off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was heading to London Gatwick. There were 242 people on board, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members. Sadly, only one person survived
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Hajj 2025 successfully ended with more than 1.6 million Muslims from over 150 countries gathering in Mecca to perform one of Islam’s most sacred rituals, the Saudi Arabian authorities confirmed on June 9, 2025. Key Dates of Hajj 2025 The Hajj pilgrimage was held between 4 June and 9 June 2025, which corresponds to the
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