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FROM CRISIS TO CARE: 481 VET TEAMS IN FIELD TO PROTECT LIVESTOCK IN FLOOD-AFFECTED AREAS

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Chandigarh, September 7: In the wake of the devastating floods in the state, Punjab Animal Husbandry department’s 481 teams have been working relentlessly in flood-affected areas to ensure the care and well-being of livestock. Each team has 4 members comprising veterinary officer, veterinary inspector/pharmacist and a class four employee, informed S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries, Punjab. Highlighting the devastating effects of the deluge, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian said that 504 cattle/buffaloes, 73 sheep & goats and 160 pigs have perished across 14 districts, including Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Barnala, Bathinda, Hoshiarpur, Tarn Taran, Patiala, Jalandhar, Rupnagar and Moga. Additionally,...

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EM BAINS ANNOUNCES REOPENING OF ALL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ACROSS PUNJAB

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Chandigarh, September 7: As the life gradually returns to normalcy after the recent devastating floods and heavy rains in the state, Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains today announced the reopening of all the educational institutions including schools, colleges, universities, polytechnic institutes and ITIs from September 8, while, authorising Deputy Commissioners to decide on closure of such institutions in the areas which are severely affected. Elaborating on the reopening plan, S. Harjot Singh Bains informed that private schools can reopen on September 8 for both teachers and students, contingent on ensuring building and classroom safety by the School Management. Government schools, however, will have a different schedule: teachers and staff will report on September 8...

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FROM HOSPITAL BED: CM MANN ORDERS TO ENSURE FOOD, MEDICAL AID TO THOSE AFFECTED BY FLOODS

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Chandigarh, September 7: Showcasing an unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people of the State, Punjab Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann has been closely monitoring the state's massive relief and rescue operations right from his hospital bed. While recovering at Fortis Hospital, the Chief Minister has convened meeting with the Chief Secretary Mr. K A P Sinha, DGP Mr. Gaurav Yadav and other senior officers. Expressing deep concern over the prevailing situations due to floods, the Chief Minister has directed the Chief Secretary that not even a single citizen, affected by the natural fury, be left behind; besides, ensuring food, drinking water and medical aid to them, especially those isolated and cut off from the mainland. Following the meeting, the Chief Secretary Mr...

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NO TRUTH IN UNION AGRI MINISTER’S CLAIMS LINKING FLOODS TO ILLEGAL MINING IN PUNJAB: BARINDER KUMAR GOYAL

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Chandigarh, September 6: Punjab Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal, on Saturday, rebutted the remarks of Union Agriculture Minister Sh. Shivraj Singh Chauhan, who alleged that floods in Punjab were triggered by illegal mining. Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, the Cabinet Minister termed the allegations as baseless and misleading, asserting that floods were caused by record rainfall and unprecedented inflow of water in rivers. "The present focus must remain on relief and rehabilitation of affected families instead of political blame games", he added. The Cabinet Minister informed that Punjab witnessed extraordinary discharge of 14.11 lakh cusecs in River Ravi this year, surpassing the 11.2 lakh cusecs recorded in 1988. Strengthening works worth over Rs.20...

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‘YES WE CARE’, relief efforts by MP Sanjay Singh & Cabinet Ministers touch hearts

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Chandigarh, September 6: The Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh accompanied by Cabinet Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak oversaw the flood relief efforts and visited Kathlour, Koliyan Road, Village Pamma & Bamiyal. They also took stock of the Temporary Bandh being constructed on the Raavi river. Castigating the Union Government, Mr. Sanjay Singh said that even after appeals by the National Convenor AAP Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann writing a letter, the BJP led Union Government has not announced any financial package for the State. Although PM Narendra Modi has time to send assistance to Afghanistan but he has no time to spare for Punjab. Meanwhile, Inspired by the efforts of the Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains since the last 2 days to save the damaged portion...

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Punjab Responds to Historic Floods with Urgency and Compassion; Demands Accountability and Support from Centre: Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh, September 6 Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday provided a grim overview of the state's unprecedented flood crisis, describing it as the worst in five decades. The relentless rainfall in Punjab and neighboring hilly states has triggered widespread devastation, affecting almost 2,000 villages across all districts. Over 4,00,000 citizens have been impacted, with 43 reported deaths in 14 districts. The agricultural sector, a cornerstone of the state's economy, has suffered extensively, with 1,72,000 hectares of farmland damaged in 18 districts. Additionally, infrastructure, homes, and livestock have sustained significant losses. The Ghaggar river's water level has also surpassed its danger mark of 750 feet. The Finance Minister said that the Punj...

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Milkfed Seeks ₹50 Crore NDDB Grant to provide free Cattle Feed in flood affected districts

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Chandigarh, September 6: With Punjab reeling under one of its most devastating floods in recent years — affecting nearly 1,900 villages and submerging near 4 lakh hectares of fertile land — the Cooperation Department along with Milkfed Punjab (Verka) and its affiliated Milk Unions, has launched an unprecedented relief and recovery operation to support both people and livestock. The hardest-hit regions Amritsar, Ferozepur, Abohar, Fazilka, and Jalandhar — account for nearly 3.5 lakh affected people who are struggling for essential supplies. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Milkfed Punjab has activated a comprehensive two-fold strategy — sustaining dairy farmers and livestock, while simultaneously ensuring the supply of milk and food essentials to the affecte...

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PATHANKOT’S DEEPIT SHARMA COMMISSIONED AS LIEUTENANT IN INDIA ARMY

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Chandigarh, September 6: Adding a yet another feather in the cap of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI), Cadet Deepit Sharma of 7th Course at the Institute was commissioned as a Lieutenant into the Indian Army’s Kumaon Regiment, is one of the oldest infantry regiments of the Indian Army, at the Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) passing out parade (POP) in Chennai on Saturday. The passing out parade was reviewed by Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, PVSM, AVSM, Cadet Deepit Sharma, hailing from Pathankot district, has followed in his father's footsteps to become a second-generation Army officer. In a proud moment for his family, he has been commissioned into the same unit within the Kumaon Regiment where his father serves. Punjab E...

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Harbhajan Singh E.T.O. reviews flood damage to road infrastructure

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Chandigarh, September 6: Punjab Public Works Minister S. Harbhajan Singh today reviewed the damage caused by the recent floods to infrastructure—roads, bridges, and public buildings—during a high-level meeting at the Punjab Roads and Bridges Development Board, Mohali. During the review meeting, Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh E.T.O. examined the estimated damage so far and the funds required for immediate repair work. He directed that damaged roads, especially in rural areas, should be repaired immediately to restore connectivity and speed up relief operations. He further instructed that in places where roads have been washed away due to floodwaters, serious consideration should be given to constructing causeways, pipes, or box culverts for proper water drainage in line with th...

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Zero tolerance against corruption : Vigilance Bureau nabs private person taking Rs 20000 bribe

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Chandigarh, September 4, 2025 - The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), in line with the zero tolerance policy adopted by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab government, has apprehended a private person Rajat Sharma, resident of Basant Nagar, Partap Singh Wala, in Ludhiana city, while he was taking Rs 20000 bribe. The said accused is an accomplice of Amaninder Singh, a Clerk, posted in Tehsil East of DC office Ludhiana who has been booked in this case also. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said the arrest has been made following a complaint lodged by a resident of Basant Nagar, Ludhiana city on the Chief Minister’s Anti Corruption Action Line portal. He further added that the complainant has alleged that the aforementioned co-accused Amanind...