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- Indian Punjab cotton farmers set for bumper crop, experts predict four-fold jump in yield
- New traffic patrol unit to curb road accidents in Indian Punjab, reward announced for drunk driving tips
- The Students from Indian Punjab shun foreign education; visa statistics show 50% decline in study loan applications
- Nigerian police arrest dozens at gay wedding, mob attack sparks outrage
- Saudi Arabia accused of shooting, shelling migrants at border, HRW calls for investigation
- And now the details
- Cotton plucking begins in Punjab, experts predict four-fold jump in yield [Hindustan Times] Punjab, the country’s largest cotton producer, has started cotton plucking and experts are predicting a four-fold jump in yield this season. The state is expected to produce 140 lakh bales of cotton this year, up from 35 lakh bales last year. The increase in yield is attributed to good monsoon rains and timely sowing of the crop.
- Specialised traffic patrol unit to be rolled out soon in Punjab [Tribune India] The Punjab government is set to roll out a specialised traffic patrol unit soon to curb road accidents in the state. The unit will be equipped with modern vehicles and gadgets and will be deployed on high-accident prone roads. The state government has also announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for anyone who provides information about drunk driving.
- Punjab study loan visa statistics signal exodus [Livemint] The number of students from Punjab taking study loans and going abroad for higher studies has declined by 50% in the last five years. This is due to a number of factors, including the rising cost of education abroad, the depreciating rupee, and the difficulty in getting visas.
- Nigerian police arrest dozens at alleged gay wedding [Human Rights Watch] Nigerian police arrested dozens of people at an alleged gay wedding in the capital, Abuja. The arrests were made after a mob attacked the venue of the wedding, which was being held in a private home. The police have not yet released any information on the charges against the detainees.
- Saudis’ newest horror involves shooting, shelling of migrants at border [Human Rights Watch] Saudi Arabia has been accused of shooting and shelling migrants at its border with Yemen. The attacks have reportedly killed and injured dozens of people. Human Rights Watch has called on the Saudi government to investigate the attacks and hold those responsible accountable.
