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Double whammy for Punjab’s paddy farmers
Chandigarh, Hundreds of farmers have lost the paddy crop that they had replanted in August. Their crop was first damaged during the floods in July.
“While farmers have not been informed about the compensation for the crop that they had…
Pong, Bhakra levels up, Punjab put on high alert
Chandigarh, Punjab is on high alert as the water inflow into two dams — Pong and Bhakra — has begun to increase again, raising their water level.
This necessitated the release of more water from the two dams today as compared to…
One dead as farmers clash with police over ‘detention’ of farm leaders ahead of planned…
The officials said a farmer identified as Pritam Singh came under a tractor-trolley belonging to one of the protesters and sustained severe injuries. He later died during treatment.
Punjab: Water recedes in flood-hit areas; people recall terrifying memories of 1988 deluge
The residents belonging to the flood-affected villages are recalling the terrifying memories of the 1988 floods when the entire Ferozepur had got submerged in floods.
Only gangsters safe in Punjab, says Jakhar
Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar equated the current situation in Punjab and the rise of gangsters to the iconic dialogue of famous Bollywood movie ‘Sholay’ during his visit to Ludhiana.
Flood fury in Punjab: Two teen boys drown in swollen river, 150 villages marooned
Officials fear the flood situation may escalate further as heavy rain is expected in upstream Himachal Pradesh, where the catchment areas of the Pong and Bhakra dams lie.
Being pressured to withdraw complaint against Haryana minister Sandeep Singh: Woman coach
The coach reiterated that she was contemplating moving the court against her "unjustified" suspension. She said that eight months ago, she had lodged a complaint against the Haryana minister.
‘Needy’ farmers to get hunting permits in Punjab
Sources said the state government has allowed short-term permits to aggrieved farmers -- not to the hunters or others -- as was the case earlier.
CHANDIGARH: An improved wildlife habitat due to better management of the forest areas in…
Punjab: Subsidy rules may hurt free power programme
Chandigarh: The government's financial problems could get worse because it must now pay the power subsidy to Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) in advance or risk imposing the unsubsidized tariff on all consumer categories.…
NIA raids 31 locations in Punjab, Haryana over attack on Indian mission in London
The High Commission was attacked in March by a group of about 50 people, who committed criminal trespass, caused disrespect to the Indian flag, damage to public property and injuries to officials.
Sikhs in Singapore are hailed for their contributions in several industries while preserving their…
Sikhs in Singapore are lauded for their ability to uphold their culture while making significant contributions in a variety of professions. On Sunday, Deputy Prime Minister Wong delivered these remarks while speaking at the celebration…
MP Vikramjit Sahney releases 17 Indian teenagers from Libyan jail
MP Vikramjit Sahney was responsible for the release of 17 Indian teenagers who had been detained in Libya. On the pretence of dispatching them to Italy for well-paying jobs, several shady travel brokers defrauded them to the tune of an…
CM Bhagwant Mann regularises 12,710 contractual teachers, doubling their compensation.
CM Bhagwant Mann has decided to make 12,710 temporary teachers permanent, which will more than treble their pay. This programme has been allocated a budget of 21 crores, and the primary objective of it is to provide financial assistance to…
Punjab youth plug breaches and help flood victims using modified tractors.
Youth in Punjab, riding customised tractors, are working to fill breaches and assist those who have been affected by the flood. The youth of Punjab, who are frequently caricatured for their obsession with drugs or tractors that have been…
Punjab revenue officers write to CM, claiming MLAs humiliated and interfered.
Punjab revenue officers are threatening to cease land registries as of August 7 and have written a letter to the Chief Minister complaining about being humiliated and interfered with by MLAs. During a meeting of the Punjab Revenue Officers…
Punjab floods: 41 dead, 1,600 in camps
Punjab floods | 41 died, over 1,600 people staying in relief camps. Harbhajan Singh, the Minister of Power, has stated that the electricity supply has been restored to all 595 locations that were impacted by the floods.
Punjab partners with the British Council to offer English classes
Chandigarh: On Monday, the Punjab government and the British Council Education India Private Limited (BCEIPL) inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the purpose of providing government college students with English language…
1,457 Punjab villages remain flooded.
Punjab still has 1,457 villages that have been flooded. The recent torrential downpour devastated several regions in Punjab and Haryana, paralysing daily life and flooding significant areas of agricultural and residential land.
Punjab CM: Government will launch eight up-to-date UPSC training facilities.
Chandigarh: To increase the state's presence in the central services, including the IAS, IPS, IRS, and others,
Today, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that the state would establish eight cutting-edge training facilities to provide…
Punjab, Haryana rain; Bhakra dam under surveillance after surge
New rain has fallen in Punjab and Haryana, and the Bhakra dam is being monitored after a surge. People in the two states are scrambling once more to secure their resources and defend their property as a fresh spell of rain has started…