Amritsar, Sept 4 (UNI) Amid worsening flood situation due to heavy rainfall in Punjab, union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan arrived in Amritsar today to assess the damage to crops and infrastructure. Upon arrival, he met Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, who presented a detailed report on the flood situation in five districts — Amritsar,…
Chandigarh, Sep 2 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, pledging comprehensive support from the central government to address the severe flooding in the state. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called on both central and state authorities to accelerate relief and rescue efforts. “The magnitude of this disaster demands mission-mode action. Farmers,…
Chandigarh, Aug 30 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Punjab, with Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, and Rupnagar expected to experience significant downpours today. A yellow alert has been issued for Gurdaspur, Nawanshahr, Fatehgarh Sahib, and Patiala, signalling caution for potential rainfall. On Friday, parts of Punjab witnessed rainfall,…
Chandigarh, August 29 (UNI) Punjab is battling one of its worst floods in 37 years, with vast tracts of farmland, villages and security posts under water. Heavy discharge from Ranjit Sagar and Pong dams have left at least seven districts badly affected, submerging nearly 150 villages along the state’s border belt. Officials estimate that around…
Ludhiana, (UNI) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab showcased its strength and popularity in Ludhiana West with a massive roadshow, led by AAP Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia, Punjab President Aman Arora, senior Cabinet Ministers and Ludhiana West candidate Sanjeev Arora. The roadshow witnessed an overwhelming response from the people, with thousands joining to express their support…
Chandigarh, May 6 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated interactions with national and state political parties, continuing its emphasis on fostering greater and regular engagement with different stakeholders, a poll official said here on Tuesday. The Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C informed that the interactions would provide a long-felt need…
Chandigarh, Apr 27 (UNI) In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, as the exit deadline ended on Sunday, hundreds of Pakistani nationals, visiting India, left the country through Attari, official sources said. Sources said that more than 250 Pakistani nationals have already left the country in the last couple of days and today there…
Chandigarh, Apr 26 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the central and state governments are the true well-wishers of farmers. This is proven by the fact that all crops of farmers in Haryana are being purchased on MSP. He said in the last 10 and a half years, the Haryana government has given…
Chandigarh, Apr 18 (UNI) The ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab today claimed success in the state government’s “fight against gangsterism” following the arrest in the US’ Sacramento of Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Passia, who is wanted for carrying out multiple terror attacks in Punjab. Lauding the Punjab Police and intelligence agencies for this major…
Kapurthala, (UNI) Two teenage boys died after they drowned in river Beas in Punjab while swimming to celebrate Baisakhi in Kapurthala district on Sunday. Two other teenagers, who also drowned, were missing. The two deceased were taken by divers and an NDRF team. to Kapurthala Civil Hospital where doctors declared them dead. The deceased have…
