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On Mann's appeal, Punjab farmers respond resolutely by doubling area under Moong cultivation

Chandigarh, May 15 (UNI) On the assurance of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for providing Minimum Support Price (MSP) on Moong crop, Punjab farmers resolutely responded by doubling the area under Moong cultivation this year.
At present, it was cultivated over an area of nearly 97,250 acres (38900 hectares) as compared to 50,000 acres during last year.
Notably, the MSP for Moong is Rs 7275 per quintal and this initiative will instrumental to supplement farmer’s income by sowing another crop between wheat-paddy cycle.
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Over 500 nursing staff recruited, Jammu AIIMS to launch OPD services in May

23 Apr 2024 | 10:30 PM

Jammu, April 23 (UNI) With an appointment of more than 500 nursing staff, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu located in Vijaypur tehsil of Samba district will be launching its much awaited Out Patient Department (OPD) services from the month of May.

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23 Apr 2024 | 10:24 PM

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Punjab: BJP youth leader Robin Sampla joins AAP

23 Apr 2024 | 10:17 PM

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J&K: Five more candidates file nominations for Srinagar Lok Sabha seat

23 Apr 2024 | 9:18 PM

Srinagar, Apr 23 (UNI) Bharat Jodo Party candidate was among the five candidates who filed their nomination papers from Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency in the office of the Returning Officer (RO) on Tuesday, an official spokesman said.

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