Punjab

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian today informed that while the State has witnessed widespread devastation due to incessant rains and floods, affecting almost the entire State and causing unprecedented damage to human lives, property, crops, livestock and infrastructure, the government has been working tirelessly round-the-clock to address this adverse situation and provide immediate relief to the affected citizens.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise, and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday said that it is deeply unfortunate that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is completely ignoring the devastation caused by floods in Punjab, a state that has always faced the country's challenges head-on. Cheema also condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah for not providing any assurance of releasing the pending funds of Rs 60,000 crore or a relief package in response to Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann's letter, which had appealed for the release of the due funds.

PHAGWARA: A mega blood donation camp was organized by the Sant Nirankari Mission at the Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhavan, Rihana Jattan. Along with devotees of the Mission, residents from nearby areas also came forward enthusiastically to donate blood. A total of 124 units were collected during the drive.

PHAGWARA: In response to the flood situation in Sultanpur Lodhi, the district administration has intensified relief efforts to ensure uninterrupted support to residents in affected areas. Under the supervision of Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Alka Kalia, four dedicated teams have been deployed since early morning to deliver essential supplies directly to households using SDRF boats.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab, which is suffering from the most devastating floods of the past half century, needs urgent support to recover from this calamity and to provide relief to the affected people. In this regard, Member of Parliament from Sangrur, Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a special relief package for Punjab.

CHANDIGARH: Keeping in the view of continuous heavy downpour and prevailing flood situation in Punjab, all the higher educational institutions, including colleges, universities and polytechnic institutes, will remain closed in the state till September 3, 2025, informed S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of Higher and Technical Education Minister, Punjab.

FEROZEPUR: "We have seen tougher times earlier too and this will pass," remarked an octogenarian villager, whose field and farmhouse have been submerged in waist-deep water of the swollen Sutlej river, on Monday.

CHANDIGARH: With Punjab grappling with the worst floods in 37 years and the situation devastating, putting millions of lives at risk as families have lost homes and hard-earned crops, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday spoke to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over the phone, discussed the situation and assured assistance.

FAZILKA: Punjab Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur today visited flood-affected areas of Village Noor Shah, near Chand Bhan Drain in Fazilka district, and personally distributed relief material to the affected families. She was accompanied by Fazilka MLA Narinder Pal Singh Sawna and former Abohar MLA Arun Narang.

PHAGWARA: Rajya Sabha MP and noted environmentalist Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal has urged the Punjab government to immediately undertake desilting of the Harike Headworks, warning that the Mand region will continue to suffer devastating floods until the issue is addressed.

AMRITSAR: Slamming the 'AAP' government, Brahmpura states, "Abandoning flood victims is the greatest sin."
New Role in SAD, Brahmpura Pays Obeisance: Seeks blessings for the party and offers prayers for flood-stricken families at the Gurudwara of Baba Surjan Sahib Ji.

PHAGWARA: In a remarkable display of leadership and dedication, Phagwara MLA Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal has successfully ensured the safe return of nearly 100 pilgrims from his Phagwara assembly constituency who were stranded near Chamba during the sacred Mani-Mahesh Yatra in Himachal Pradesh. The pilgrims, who had been cut off from their families for several days due to heavy rainfall, flash floods, and complete loss of connectivity, were brought back safely through coordinated efforts involving the Himachal Pradesh government and state police officials.

PHAGWARA: A shocking incident has come to light from the nearby village of Mauli, where a 29-year-old woman, Sushma, died after being allegedly pushed by her husband during a domestic quarrel.

JALANDHAR: The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) expresses its deep anguish and disappointment over the continued silence of the central government and the national media on the massive disaster that has struck Punjab. NAPA Executive Director Satnam Singh Chahal stated that it is extremely unfortunate that neither the Prime Minister, nor the Home Minister, nor any senior minister of the central government has uttered even a single word on the devastation that the people of Punjab are facing today.

AJNALA: 20 tons of animal fodder sent by Dr. S.P. Singh Oberoi, founder of Sarbat Da Bhala Charitable Trust, which has been continuously providing service to the people suffering from the floods for the past several days, was distributed to the flood-affected livestock farmers of Ajnala area today.

MOHALI: Punjab Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA) has urged the Punjab Government to extend the admission cutoff date by one month in view of the recent flood situation in the state.

CHANDIGARH: Leader of Opposition S. Partap Singh Bajwa launched a scathing attack on both the Modi-led Centre and the Mann-led Punjab government for abandoning Punjab’s annadatas in their darkest hour.

GURDASPUR: Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh, along with MLA Gurdeep Singh Randhawa, today visited the flood-affected areas of Gurdaspur district. The Minister visited relief camps set up by the district administration in villages Narhawali, Kalanor, Machrala, Pakhoke, and Dera Baba Nanak to review the health services being provided to people by the Health Department.

AJNNALA: Ajnala area of Amritsar is under the impact of floods and relief work is continuously going on in the area.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday sought immediate intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release all funds of state worth Rs 60,000 crore stuck with Government of India.

JALALABAD: Punjab Additional Chief Secretary-cum-Financial Commissioner Revenue Sh. Anurag Verma today chaired a review meeting with officials at the SDM Office, Jalalabad to assess the ongoing flood relief operations in Fazilka district. He directed the Deputy Commissioner and other officers to ensure that relief operations continue without any lapse and that every affected individual receives necessary aid.

AMRITSAR: Renowned writer and litterateur Diljit Singh Bedi was cremated today at the crematorium near Gurdwara Shaheed Ganj Baba Deep Singh here today.

AJNALA: Cabinet Minister Mr. Aman Arora , who is also the state president of Aam Aadmi Party , specially reached Ajnala constituency to review the ongoing relief work for the flood victims.

AMRITSAR: In an intelligence-led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Pathankot, CI Ludhiana & State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) Amritsar jointly busted a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)-backed terror module and thwarted major disruptive activities in the state with the arrest of two operatives, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday.

AMRITSAR: The Acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, has made a special appeal to all Punjabis, particularly Sikh organizations, in light of the present flood situation in Punjab.

KAITHAL: Vikram, a 28 -year -old youth resident of village Malkhedi, made a live video and consumed poisonous substances. He died during treatment in the hospital. When the passers by saw the young man unconscious on the Gyong Road behind the Kaithal bus stand, they informed the family on the basis of papers. The young man was then admitted to a private hospital in the city where he died.

PHAGWARA: The Hindu Welfare Board of Punjab raised alarm over the increasing presence of suspected Muslim migrants in the state, during a meeting chaired by Raman Nehra, the Jalandhar and Kapurthala in-charge and Zone Coordinator. The meeting, held in Fagwara, saw members expressing concerns regarding the unchecked influx of these migrants, particularly in the context of growing community insecurity and law enforcement challenges.

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Akali Dal (Rebel) President Giani Harpreet Singh on Friday visited the flood-ravaged areas of Ferozepur district and Harike Pattan, where he strongly criticized both the Punjab and central governments for failing to provide relief to affected families.

CHANDIGARH: In flood-affected areas of Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party’s Youth Wing and Women’s Wing are working tirelessly at the grassroots level to accelerate relief efforts. From Nabha to Pathankot and Gurdaspur, party workers are reaching flood-hit people with vehicles loaded with relief material. This is not just a political commitment, but also a true display of the power of unity.

CHANDIGARH: The residents of village Teur in Kharar assembly constituency in Punjab are up in arms against local MLA and a former minister and Punjabi singer Anmol Gagan Mann for alleged mass corruption and threatening the villagers who are vocal against her acts of misdeeds.

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami today listened to the problems of the people in the flood-affected areas of Ramdas and Dera Baba Nanak constituencies bordering the Ravi River and personally went to the villages and distributed relief material on behalf of the Shiromani Committee for basic needs.

CHANDIGARH: In a major breakthrough against organized crime amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has arrested a main shooter involved in Jeweller attack case, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday.

MOHALI: Rayat Bahra University celebrated its Sports Day with great enthusiasm at the University Sports Ground under the supervision of Dr Mahesh Jetly, Director of Sports. The event drew a massive response from students, reflecting the university’s strong commitment to promoting physical fitness and holistic development.

CHANDIGARH: In a show of solidarity with the victims of the recent floods in Punjab, employees of the Department of Excise and Taxation have unanimously decided to contribute their one day's salary to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. The voluntary contribution aims to provide financial assistance and support for relief and rehabilitation efforts across the state.

CHANDIGARH: With swift and proactive response of the Punjab Government, as many as 4,711 flood-affected people were evacuated and shifted to safer places during the past 24 hours. These include 812 residents of Ferozepur, 2,571 from Gurdaspur, 4 from Moga, 60 from Tarn Taran, 25 from Barnala, and 1,239 from Fazilka.