The National Green Tribunal (NGT) today sought response from the Centre and states of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on a plea which claimed that burning of agricultural residue in these states

The Punjab government has approved twenty-one revised on-going development schemes of various sectors of the economy at an estimated cost of Rs.25717.507 million.

Law prohibits burning of garbage, but the practice continues unabated in the city. Residents are often appalled by the thick smoke enveloping the area.

Efforts of the state government to clean Budha Nullah seem to be turning futile as effluents are still being discharged into the water body.

Aiming to tackle the impending power crisis in summer, the state government today announced 40 per cent subsidy on purchase of solar pumps to encourage farmers for using these pumps for irrigation.

The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) is set to issue showcause notice to Guru Gobind Singh Refinery in Talwandi Sabo for emitting poisonous gases like carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulphar

Over 11,345 cases of measles have been reported in Punjab during the last five months with an addition of 167 new cases reported during the last 24 hours.

A PGI study has revealed the incidence of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDRTB) in the Northern region is much higher than the WHO estimates.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court Friday directed the two states to provide 40 labourers and a JCB machine each for paving way, so that there is no impediment in water reaching Sukhna Lake.

Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has issue final figures for domestic cotton production in 2012-13.