Akali leaders want Sukhbir as CM

Sukhbir was on stage when leaders expressed their sentiments,and even elicited the response from the crowd also. They said the role of junior Badal in initiating development projects in the state was laudable and once he sits on the CM’s chair,this pace stands to see a boost. Talks of Sukhbir as the CM have been there ever since the SAD-BJP government took over reins.

Farm animals’ contests: Rs 2-cr awards for winners
MUKTSAR:The Punjab government would organise national-level competitions of livestock on Maghi Mela from next year and owners of the winners animal would be given cash prizes worth Rs 2 crore. This was stated here by MP and SAD (B) president Sukhbir Singh Badal. Sukhbir on Monday gave away prizes to the winners of five-day Pashu Dhan Championship,which concluded here on Monday. Sukhbir said the Punjab government would establish five mandis for the sale and purchase of livestock in the next financial year. Sukhbir said that agriculture no longer remained much lucrative profession and hence farmers should focus on allied professions like dairy,poultry farms and fish farming for increasing their profits.