May 12, 2026
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Navrattan Cement Announces ₹250 Crore Investment for Green Manufacturing Plant in Punjab

Navrattan Cement Announces ₹250 Crore Investment for Green Manufacturing Plant in Punjab

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Navrattan Cement, a leading player in sustainable building materials, officially announced this week its commitment to invest ₹250 crore to establish a state-of-the-art green cement manufacturing facility in Punjab. The project, designed to align with global decarbonization goals, aims to produce eco-friendly cement that significantly reduces carbon emissions compared to traditional manufacturing processes. The Shift…

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Punjab Reports Significant Revenue Growth in April Through Enhanced Tax Enforcement

Punjab Reports Significant Revenue Growth in April Through Enhanced Tax Enforcement

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The Punjab state government recorded a robust fiscal start for the new financial year in April, reporting double-digit growth in Value Added Tax (VAT) collections. Driven by a combination of modernized monitoring systems and stricter enforcement, the state treasury secured approximately ₹265 crore in additional supplementary revenue, marking a pivotal shift in the region’s fiscal…

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Punjab Demands Denotification of Hybrid Rice Varieties Amid Yield Concerns

Punjab Demands Denotification of Hybrid Rice Varieties Amid Yield Concerns

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Punjab Seeks Regulatory Shift on Hybrid Rice The government of Punjab has formally requested the Union Ministry of Agriculture to denotify 23 hybrid rice varieties released after 2015, citing concerns over performance and compliance with national benchmark standards. State officials argue that these varieties have failed to meet the productivity expectations set during their initial…

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