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Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Urges Union Government to Push Haryana to Withdraw Court Stay on Ghaggar River Widening

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Chandigarh/Khanauri/Moonak, August 31 Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday called on the Union Government to fulfill its responsibility to the people and urge the Haryana government to withdraw the stay on Ghaggar River Widening as this would allow the Punjab government to proceed with widening and strengthening the riverbanks to protect its citizens. During a site visit to the Khanauri headworks to assess the situation, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema emphasized that widening the Ghaggar river is a crucial step, but this effort has been stalled due to a stay order obtained by the Haryana government from the Supreme Court on a section of the river from Makraur Sahib to Karail within Punjab. He said that the Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagw...

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Excise Department Busts Premium Liquor Refilling Racket and Seizes Illicit Alcohol in Major Crackdown: Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh, August 31 In a decisive crackdown on the illegal liquor trade, the Punjab Excise Department conducted two major enforcement operations on August 30 in the Ludhiana East Range, leading to the unearthing of a premium liquor refilling racket and the seizure of a substantial consignment of illicit alcohol, including liquor smuggled into the state. Disclosing the details in an official statement, Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema said that the operations were executed swiftly based on specific intelligence inputs and under the direct supervision of Excise and Taxation Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal, along with other senior departmental officers. “Our teams acted with precision to not only seize illegal stock but also to expose a ...

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Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur personally distributed relief material in Fazilka

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Chandigarh/Fazilka, August 31 – Punjab Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur today visited flood-affected areas near Chand Bhan Drain, village Noor Shah in Fazilka district, where she personally distributed relief material and encouraged the victims. She was accompanied by Fazilka MLA Narinderpal Singh Sawna and former Abohar MLA Arun Narang. Interacting with the affected families, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, is fully committed to assisting flood victims, and there is no shortage of funds for relief operations. She informed that in Fazilka constituency alone, relief material worth more than ₹70 lakh has already been distributed, which includes 4,558 ration kits and 2,017 bags of cattle feed. Sanitary pads ...

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Punjab IAS & PCS Officers to Contribute One Day’s Salary for Flood Relief

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Chandigarh, August 30: The Punjab State IAS Officers’ Association and the Punjab Civil Service (EB) Officers’ Association have expressed solidarity with the people affected by the recent floods in Punjab. As a gesture of support, both Associations have resolved to contribute one day’s salary to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to aid ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts. Reiterating their commitment, the Associations stated that officers will continue to serve the people of Punjab with dedication and compassion under the leadership of the Chief Minister, Punjab.

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CENTRE’S NEGLIGENCE HAS WORSENED PUNJAB’S WORST FLOOD IN THE LAST 37 YEARS: BARINDER KUMAR GOYAL

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Chandigarh, August 30: Punjab Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal today came down heavily on the Union Government, holding it responsible for aggravating Punjab’s worst flood in the last 37 years. Addressing the press conference here at Punjab Bhawan, the Cabinet Minister said that timely release of water by the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) in June could have significantly reduced the devastation. The Cabinet Minister further lamented that even as lakhs of people in Punjab continue to suffer, the Prime Minister has not made a single statement on the crisis, let alone extend any support to the state. Raising concern over Haryana’s approach, the Cabinet Minister alleged that while Haryana, on one hand, sends letters offering help, on the other, it has also commu...

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From Relief Material to Healthcare Services – Mann Government Standing Shoulder to Shoulder with Flood-Affected Families

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Chandigarh, August 30: Relief efforts in Punjab’s flood-affected areas are being carried out on a war footing with the active involvement of the state government, voluntary organizations, and local communities. Alongside the continuous supply of relief material, special attention is being given to healthcare services to ensure the well-being of affected families. Cabinet Minister and Punjab AAP State President Aman Arora flagged off 11 truckloads of relief material from Sunam for flood-affected districts. These trucks carried ration kits, essential food items, and cattle fodder to support families in distress. Rural Development & Panchayats Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond, on the second day of his visit to Fazilka district, reviewed flood relief measures with the local administ...

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mployees of Excise and Taxation Dept Pledge One-Day Salary to Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for Flood Victims

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Chandigarh, August 30 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. Revealing this in press communique issued here, the official spokesperson of the Excise and Taxation department said that the decision was made by employees at all levels of the department, reflecting a shared commitment to helping those affected by the devastating floods. He said the funds will be directly deposited into the Chief Minister's Relief Fund, which is being used to provide immediate aid, shelter...

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GANGSTER LAKHBIR LANDA BEHIND JEWELLER ATTACK CASE; MAIN SHOOTER HELD

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CHANDIGARH, August 30: 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. The arrested accused has been identified as Jagroshan Singh, a resident of Naushera Pannuan in TarnTaran. The accused has no criminal background. As per the information, some unidentified persons opened fire at an owner of a jewellery shop in Zira, district Ferozepur, on August 14, 2025, at around 6 PM. The latter had sustained serious injuries in the attack. DGP Gaurav Yadav said th...

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GURMEET KHUDIAN SEEKS REPORT ON DAMAGED LINK ROADS FOR IMMEDIATE SUBMISSION TO CENTRE

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Chandigarh, August 29: To ensure swift restoration of road connectivity crucial for the upcoming Kharif procurement season, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian today directed the Punjab Mandi Board officials to immediately prepare and submit a detailed assessment report on the damage caused to link roads due to recent floods. S. Khudian, along with Punjab Mandi Board Chairman S. Harchand Singh Barsat, reviewed the status of Mandi Board roads in flood hit areas during a high-level meeting with officials from the Agriculture Department and the Punjab Mandi Board officials here at his office. The Agriculture Minister said that the final report will be sent to the Central Government expeditiously to seek necessary assistance for restora...

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PUNJAB GOVT PRESSING AHEAD WITH RELIEF AND RESCUE OPERATIONS IN FLOOD-AFFECTED AREAS

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Chandigarh, August 29: Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government has been carrying out relief and rescue operations on a war-footing to deal with the unprecedented flood situation caused by heavy rains. Punjab Cabinet Ministers and local MLAs are personally reaching flood-affected areas to lead and support the district administration as well as extend aid to the people. Relief in the form of food, fodder for cattle, medicines and other essential supplies is being delivered to the affected families. Forest Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak today visited villages Bamial and Narot Jaimal Singh in Bhoha constituency to review the damages. He assured the people that the state government stands firmly with them in this hour of crisis and that compensation will be given for all losse...