Punjab flood relief Archives

30 Sep

Amit Shah Promises Enhanced Central Aid for Punjab Flood Relief, Says Earlier Grant Was ‘Token Money’

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New Delhi, September 30, 2025 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured him of substantial central assistance to tackle the flood devastation in the state.The assurance came during a 25-minute meeting in Delhi, where Mann presented a detailed report on the scale of destruction caused by floods in Punjab. According to the Chief Minister, Shah described the earlier grant of ₹1,600 crore as merely “token money” and promised that additional funds will soon be released.Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Mann said, “I explained the losses Punjab has suffered due…

27 Sep

Centre to Transfer Rs 1,600 Crore Flood Relief Directly to Punjab Farmers, Skipping State Govt

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Chandigarh, September 27, 2025: Union Minister B.L. Verma announced on Saturday that the ₹1,600 crore flood relief package for Punjab will be deposited directly into farmers’ bank accounts, bypassing the state government. He assured that disbursement would begin promptly once surveys are completed and added that extra assistance would be provided if necessary.The Centre’s decision follows sharp criticism from Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Finance Minister Harpal Cheema, who alleged on Friday that not a single rupee from the package had reached the state. They accused the Modi government of undermining the state’s role, sparking a renewed political confrontation.The…

09 Sep

PM Modi Visits Punjab, Announces Rs 1,600 Crore Relief Package for Flood-Hit Areas

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Gurdaspur, September 9, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Punjab on Tuesday to review the damage caused by recent floods, cloudbursts, and heavy rains. He began the day with an aerial survey of affected areas and later held a detailed review meeting with officials and local representatives in Gurdaspur.During the meeting, PM Modi announced an additional financial aid of Rs 1,600 crore for the state, supplementing the Rs 12,000 crore already allocated for flood relief and rehabilitation. The package includes advance release of the second installment of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and support under the PM Kisan Samman…

31 Aug

Amritsar Flood Relief Operations in Full Swing, Over 2,500 Rescued So Far

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Amritsar, August 31 – Relief and rescue operations continue on a war footing in flood-affected areas of Amritsar. So far, more than 2,500 stranded people have been evacuated to safer places by various rescue teams. Today, an NDRF team saved a young man from drowning, giving him a new lease of life.Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sahni, who is personally leading the operations, said that six NDRF teams, 17 Army teams, along with civil and police administration, are engaged in relief work. She informed that over 35,000 cooked food packets and 8,500 dry ration packets have already been distributed. Additionally, 10 tonnes…