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Punjab JAC Launches Statewide Protest Against Power Reforms

The Joint Action Committee in Punjab has initiated a massive statewide protest against the state government's proposed power reforms, demanding the withdrawal of the Electricity Amendment Bill 2024. Learn about the demands and impact.

Gene-Edited Mustard Nears Approval in India

India may soon approve its first genome-edited mustard, promising higher oil output. This follows the release of gene-edited rice and marks a strategic shift in agricultural biotechnology. Read more.

₹10 Crore Demand to Upgrade Brahmavar Agri College

MLC Manjunath Bhandary seeks ₹10 crore in 2025-26 budget to upgrade Brahmavar Diploma College to a degree-level institution under KSNUAHS, addressing a long-standing coastal demand. Read the full story.

PAU Road Plan Sparks Clash: 94 Trees Marked for Removal

A plan to widen a key road at Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana has triggered protests. The forest department has assessed 94 trees for removal, pitting administration's traffic needs against environmentalists' green cover concerns.

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