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Raipur: A tragic industrial accident at the under-construction Godavari Power and Steel Limited Plant in Silatara Chowki (police post), Raipur, claimed the lives of six labourers and left six others severely injured, prompting renewed scrutiny of safety standards in construction zones across Chhattisgarh. The incident occurred during routine work hours when a section of the plant's structure collapsed. Eyewitnesses described a deafening crash followed by chaos as workers rushed to rescue colle ...Read More >
Chandel (Manipur) [India], September 26 (ANI): In a decisive operation aimed at curbing illicit drug trafficking, a joint team of 22 personnel from Assam Rifles and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has successfully apprehended two individuals in possession of a massive cache of narcotics in Chandel district, Manipur, a release said on Friday. According to the release, the operation unfolded on Friday following specific intelligence inputs. Acting swiftly on the information, a mobile vehicle c ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 26 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday emphasised the need for close coordination between the commissioners of police, SSPs and the civil administration to ensure timely rehabilitation of the flood victims. Chairing a virtual meeting with police commissioners and SSPs from different districts, the chief minister said relief and compensation should be strictly provided to the genuine victims who suffered losses due to the recent floods, one of the worst witnessed ...Read More >
The CM said registrations will begin from Barnala and Tarn Taran on Tuesday, as a pilot project to be completed within 8-10 days, and eventually move to other districts. He said around 128 camps will be set up and people can apply for the chief minister's health card after producing a copy of their Aadhar card, Voter ID and a passport size photo. "Once registration is complete across the state, we will officially launch the scheme," said the CM. Mann said over 2,000 health procedures and surger ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 23 (ANI): Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh announced on Tuesday that the state's cashless health insurance scheme, covering Rs 10 lakh for citizens, will be implemented, with individual cards to be created for all family members. Balbir Singh noted that there are no criteria for income or any other benefit for the scheme; the individual just needs to have an Aadhaar card from Punjab and a voter ID card. "Every family will receive cas ...Read More >
Punjab News: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the cleanliness campaign has gained momentum as youth clubs actively took charge of the efforts. Young members of the Aam Aadmi Party's Youth Club are organizing and participating in cleanliness drives in flood-affected villages of the Gurdaspur region. These dedicated youths are not only cleaning the affected areas but also helping local villagers in the process, demonstrating community spirit and social responsibility. The ca ...Read More >
Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday hit out at the BJP-led central government for refusing permission to Sikh jathas (groups of pilgrims) to visit Pakistan for the Sikhism founder, Guru Nanak's Parkash Gurpurab in November, accusing the government of "double standards." Questioning the Centre's advisory, Mann asked when a cricket match between India and Pakistan was allowed during the Asia Cup, why the Sikh jathas were being denied the opportunity to pay obeisance at their shrines. He said t ...Read More >
PTC Web Desk: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi on Monday visited flood-affected areas in Punjab's Gurdaspur district after paying obeisance at Dera Baba Nanak. He reached Makora Pattan in Dinanagar but was stopped by the district administration from crossing the Ravi river to meet residents of seven villages on the other side. The restriction led to a heated exchange between Congress leaders and district officials. Rahul Gandhi questioned why he wa ...Read More >
Chandigarh: To assess the damage caused by the devastating floods in Punjab, a special Girdawari (crop damage assessment) has been launched across the state from today. In this regard, Punjab's Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister, S. Hardeep Singh Mundian, directed all concerned officers to carry out this process in a transparent, time-bound, and result-oriented manner so that no affected family is deprived of its rightful compensation. S. Hardeep Singh Mundian said that un ...Read More >
Pic: Farmers from Naganur village in Bailhongal taluk display the damaged soybean crop from their fieldsBelagavi: Continuous Sept rainfall has worsened farmers' woes in Belagavi district, with floods damaging 61,000 hectares of crops and worm infestations affecting 35,000 hectares of soybean. The district administration began surveys to assess losses and process compensation. Farmers are fearing more devastation if rains persist.This time, 7.3 lakh hectares of land was sown in the monsoon season ...Read More >
Jalandhar: Richi Kaypee, the 36-year-old son of former Lok Sabha MP from Jalandhar Mohinder Singh Kaypee, was killed in an accident after his car collided with two other cars in the Model Town area of the city Saturday night.The accident occurred around 10:55 pm, and Richi soon succumbed to his injuries.When the passersby and the residents of the area rushed towards Richi's car, he gave them his phone and asked to call his family. The former MP lives near the site of the mishap.Injured Richi was ...Read More >
Chandigarh: After weeks of flood devastation, Punjab chief minister, Bhagwant Singh Mann, set a festive deadline for recovery, promising all compensation disbursed by Diwali, on Oct 21. With boosted payouts for homes, crops and livestock, he framed the plan as the most generous in the country, though the state continues to spar with the Centre over disaster relief funds.Mann announced a record ₹20,000 per acre for crop losses, promising assessments by mid-Sept and payments within weeks. Framing ...Read More >
Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said that a cleanliness drive will be undertaken in 2,300 flood-hit villages of the state, and a sum of ₹100 crore has been earmarked for the purpose. Addressing reporters here, Mann said that as the floodwater has now receded from many areas, a large amount of silt and dirt remains across villages and towns. He said that to restore normal life, it is essential to clean these areas, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is launching a mega cleanline ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced to start rehabilitation and cleanliness drive with an outlay of Rs 100 crore in 2,300 flood-affected villages. The Chief Minister told the media here that as floodwaters have now receded from many areas, a large amount of silt and mud settled across villages and towns. "To restore normal life, it is essential to clean these areas for which the government is launching a mega cleanliness drive in all 2, ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 13 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday slammed speculations on social media about his removal from the top post and asserted that he will remain at the helm. Addressing the media here, Mann said that some "experts" have changed the chief minister four times when he was in the hospital, while referring to some claims on social media. The CM was discharged from a hospital in Mohali on Thursday, where he was admitted due to exhaustion and low heart rate. Mann sa ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday held a meeting with the deputy commissioners and senior officials to expedite relief and rescue operations in the wake of the floods in the state, officials said. "We will work on a war footing to provide relief to the affected people," the chief minister said. Mann, who was discharged from a private hospital in Mohali on Thursday where he was admitted due to exhaustion and low heart rate, said at the outset of a news conference that he ...Read More >
Punjab News: Fazilka district faces heavy floods with villages and crops submerged. Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond leads relief efforts. The recent floods in Fazilka district have deeply affected the common people. The flow of water and continuous rainfall submerged villages and panchayats, creating the worst hardships for rural residents. Acting on the Chief Minister's directions, the Punjab government began working round the clock to bring the situation under control. During this disaster, th ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 12 (ANI): In response to the recent floods, the Punjab government has mobilised a multi-ministerial effort to deliver swift relief, restore essential services, and ensure the welfare of affected citizens. According to a release from the Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab, on Friday, the Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh, Education and Information and Public Relations Minister Harjot Singh Bains, and Transport and Jails Minist ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 12 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said that disbursal of compensation to the flood-affected people in the state will start within a month, hoping that the entire exercise would be completed before Diwali. Mann also came down heavily on the opposition, accusing them of doing politics on the issue when Punjab was battling its worst floods in decades. Given the magnitude of the natural calamity that struck Punjab, Mann said his government stands with the flood ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday held a meeting with the deputy commissioners and senior officials to expedite relief and rescue operations in the wake of the floods in the state, officials said. "We will work on a war footing to provide relief to the affected people," the chief minister said. Mann, who was discharged from a private hospital in Mohali on Thursday where he was admitted due to exhaustion and low heart rate, said at the outset of a news conference that he ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A day after being discharged from the hospital after about six days, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today said that the state government will ensure compensation to all flood victims across the state within 45 days. Striking an emotional chord with the public, he said he is not the Mukh Mantri of Punjab but the Dukh Mantri. Chairing a high-level meeting at his official residence, CM Mann said that a few days ago, he had announced that his government would give the highest compe ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said the government would ensure compensation to all flood victims within 45 days. Chairing a high-level meeting here, the Chief Minister said a few days ago he had announced that his government will give the highest compensation in the country -- 20,000 per acre -- to farmers for the crop damage. "This is the highest compensation in the history of Punjab." Mann said under previous governments, it used to take ye ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 2 (ANI): Amid severe floods in Punjab caused by incessant rains, with large-scale devastation reported across the state, Aam Aadmi Party convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has urged his party workers to extend help to flood-affected communities. In a post on X, Kejriwal said, "Help the flood victims in Punjab. You can send help to them from anywhere. My appeal to all workers of the Aam Aadmi Party around the world is that they should help with ...Read More >
Due to the severe flood situation in Punjab, the government has extended the closure of all schools until September 3, 2025. This decision, directed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, aims to prioritize the safety of students and staff amidst the ongoing flooding caused by swollen rivers and heavy rainfall in the region. The Punjab government has extended the closure of all schools until September 3 due to the ongoing flood situation in the state, officials announced on Sunday. Previously, ...Read More >
No end to woes as IMD warns of more rain over next two days; relief operations intensified in Fazilka, Ferozepur The flood situation in Punjab remained critical Saturday despite a slight reduction in water level at Harike headworks in Tarn Taran, which recorded 2.44 lakh cusecs flow -- 19,000 cusecs less than Friday. However, the threat is far from over as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted more rainfall on Sunday and Monday in isolated places of Punjab. The Sutlej continues t ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called up Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to discuss the rain and flooding in the state, immediately upon landing in New Delhi after his China visit, official sources said. The PM assured Mann of all help and support, the sources said. Asserting that Punjab is facing the worst floods in the recent history, Chief Minister Mann assured the people that the state government is with them in this hour of crisis and every e ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann immediately after returning to Delhi from China to enquire about the flood situation in the state and assured him of every support needed. "Immediately after landing in Delhi, Prime Minister Modi called up Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to discuss the situation due to heavy rains and flooding in Punjab. He has assured him of all help and support to the state." The devastating floods in Punjab have so ...Read More >
Jalandhar: People make their way through a submerged area after heavy rainfall, in Jalandhar, Punjab, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025.Source : PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening spoke to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann soon after landing in New Delhi to take stock of the worsening flood situation in the state. Government sources told news agency PTI that the Prime Minister assured Mann of all possible help and assistance from the Centre. Modi returned to Delhi after a four-day trip t ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 1 (UNI) Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "neglecting" the state's unprecedented flood crisis, accusing the BJP-led central government of indifference. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, Cheema condemned union Home Minister Amit Shah for failing to assure the release of ₹60,000 crore in pending funds or a relief package, despite Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann's appeal. Cheema expressed dismay over Pu ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 1 (UNI) Severe flooding across Punjab has impacted 1,044 villages in 12 districts, affecting 2,56,107 people and resulting in 29 fatalities, said Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation, and Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian. The state government is working relentlessly to provide relief and support to those affected by the unprecedented rainfall. Mass Evacuations and Relief Operations According to Minister Mundian, 15,688 people have been evacuated from flood-affected ...Read More >
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