Rs 2.79 lakh cr credit potential for Punjab

Chandigarh: NABARD has estimated a credit potential of Rs 2.79 lakh crore for priority sector lending in Punjab, as outlined in the State Focus Paper for 2025-26. Of this, Rs 1.20 lakh crore (43 per cent) is earmarked for the agriculture sector. NABARD’s Chief General Manager Raghunath B highlighted the sectors, including MSMEs, housing and renewable energy, for potential loan advancements.

Robbers flee with car in Muktsar dist

Muktsar: Two armed miscreants forcibly took away a car from a person outside a marriage palace near Gidderbaha on Thursday. DSP Avtar Singh said, “The driver dropped a family there. Thereafter, he was reversing the car when two armed persons cornered him and took away the vehilce.”

Centenarian runner celebrates birthday

Ferozepur: Popularly known as "Flying Sikh" of the region, centenarian Jagtar Singh celebrated his 102nd birthday here on Friday. An inspiration for the youth in this border district, Jagtar continues with his routine of getting up early in the morning and going out for running every day.