Farmer leaders term the hike in Rabi crop prices by the Central Government a cruel joke Chandigarh, October 2 ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Regarding the Central Government's recent hike in Rabi crop prices—specifically the increase of ₹25 per quintal for wheat (amounting to 25 paise per kilogram, or less than one percent)—Joginder Singh Ugrahan (State President, BKU Ekta Ugrahan), Jhanda Singh Jethuke (Senior Vice President), and Singara Singh Mann (State Secretary) stated that this negligible increase is part of a policy to drive Indian farmers out of agriculture. They further asserted that this move is designed to facilitate the sale of American grain in Indian markets by implementing the India-US trade agreement. They stated that there has been a massive rise in the prices of agricultural inputs—such as fertilizers—and household goods (with an inflation rate increase of approximately 8% recorded), causing farmers, laborers, and other poor sections of society to grapple with fina...
TiE Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh can together build North India's most vibrant innovation ecosystem : Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
TiE Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh can together build North India's most vibrant innovation ecosystem : Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu CM attends TiE Chandigarh Leadership Conclave & 23rd AGM; calls for deeper collaboration in startups, innovation, IT and entrepreneurship Chandigarh 18 July ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Reinforcing its position as one of North India's most influential entrepreneurial networks, TiE Chandigarh hosted its Leadership Conclave and 23rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Hyatt Regency, Chandigarh, bringing together over 300 entrepreneurs, startup founders, investors, industry leaders, policymakers, academicians and ecosystem enablers from across the region. The Leadership Conclave was graced by Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, as the Chief Guest. Over the last two decades, TiE Chandigarh has emerged as a catalyst for entrepreneurship across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Chandigarh ...