The Sirhind Canal, connected to the Sutlej River, is located near Rupnagar (formerly Ropar) in Punjab, India. The canal was inaugurated in 1882 during British rule.

The Sutlej River separates the regions of Malwa and Doaba in Punjab. Malwa lies south of the Sutlej, while Doaba (the land between the Beas and Sutlej rivers) lies to its north.

The Punjab Government issued a notification in 2018 to implement the Super Straw Management System. This initiative was introduced to curb stubble burning by promoting the use of technology to manage crop residue sustainably, thereby reducing air pollution and environmental damage.

The first sound Punjabi film, Heer Ranjha, using the sound-on-disc technology, was released in 1932. This film marked a significant milestone in the Punjabi film industry, bringing to life the legendary love story of Heer and Ranjha.

The Treaty of Amritsar (1846) was signed between the East India Company and Raja Gulab Singh, the founder of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. Through this treaty, Gulab Singh was recognized as the independent ruler of Jammu and Kashmir in exchange for a payment of 75 lakh rupees to the British.