Punjab floods Archives - Page 2 of 3

16 Sep

Punjab CM Orders Swift Medical Relief in Flood-Hit Districts

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Chandigarh, September 16, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has directed officials to step up relief operations in flood-affected districts, with a strong focus on safeguarding human and animal health.Reviewing the ongoing efforts with senior officials from the Health and Family Welfare Department, the CM emphasized that timely medical aid must reach every impacted resident. He also instructed authorities to ensure the immediate drainage of stagnant and contaminated water from fields and villages to curb the spread of diseases.Mann highlighted that swift action was crucial in preventing health crises. “Our government remains committed to protecting public health and ensuring that…

12 Sep

CM Mann Assures Swift Compensation for Flood Victims, Vows No Family Will Be Left Unsupported

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Mohali, September 12 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, addressing the media after being discharged from hospital, pledged that every affected family will receive timely compensation for losses caused by the recent floods. He stressed that he will not rest until cheques are delivered directly into the hands of victims.Mann said he had convened a meeting with top officials, where strict instructions were issued to conduct girdawari (damage assessment) across affected areas. “I will not sleep peacefully until the compensation reaches the people,” he remarked, recalling his earlier announcement of ₹20,000 per acre compensation for damaged crops the highest such…

10 Sep

CM Nayab Singh Saini Flags Off 20 Relief Trucks for Punjab, Announces Flood Aid

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Chandigarh, September 10: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini flagged off 20 trucks loaded with relief material from Pipli Anaj Mandi in Kurukshetra for flood-affected Punjab. Addressing the media, he said Haryana has already provided immediate financial assistance of ₹5 crore each to Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir.The Chief Minister noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to review flood damage and announced a relief package of ₹3,100 crore—₹1,600 crore for Punjab and ₹1,500 crore for Himachal.The trucks dispatched from Kurukshetra carried essential items including pulses, rice, drinking water, juices, pickles, medical kits,…

09 Sep

PM Modi Visits Flood-Hit Punjab, Likely to Announce Relief Package

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Pathankot (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Pathankot today to review the situation in Punjab’s flood-affected areas. Earlier, he had visited Himachal Pradesh, where he announced ₹1,500 crore in financial assistance after assessing the damage caused by floods and heavy rainfall. At Pathankot, BJP Punjab Mahila Morcha president Jai Inder Kaur warmly welcomed the Prime Minister. She said, “It is a matter of great pride to welcome Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji in Pathankot today. He has specially come to visit the flood-affected regions and personally review the situation. His visit sends a strong message of…

08 Sep

Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan Urges PM Modi to Announce Flood Relief Package for Punjab

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Gurdaspur, September 8 – Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan today visited flood-affected areas of Gurdaspur district, including Makoda Pattan and Jainpur. During his visit, he inspected the breached Dhussi embankment in Jainpur village, met flood-hit families, and reviewed ongoing government relief operations with officials. Aam Aadmi Party leader Shamsher Singh also accompanied him.Sandhwan said Punjab has been severely hit by floods, leaving many families struggling. He stressed that the state government is working with full strength to tackle the crisis and ensure relief and rehabilitation on a war footing. He assured that measures like strengthening the Dhussi embankment and…

08 Sep

Bhagwant Mann Leads Cabinet Meeting from Hospital, Reviews Punjab Flood Relief

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Chandigarh, September 7, 2025 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, though admitted in hospital, chaired a virtual cabinet meeting on Sunday to assess the ongoing flood crisis in the state.Mann took a detailed review of rescue and relief operations across flood-hit regions. He instructed officials to ensure uninterrupted supply of food, medicines, and other essential items to families staying in relief camps. He also pressed district administrations to remain fully prepared for emergencies and maintain coordination with disaster response teams.The Chief Minister directed authorities to prioritize the restoration of damaged roads, electricity lines, and drinking water systems. He assured that…

08 Sep

Punjab Flood Crisis: AAP’s Aman Arora Urges Centre for Rs 20,000 Crore Relief Package Ahead of PM’s Visit

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Chandigarh: (Gurpreet Singh): As Punjab continues to grapple with the aftermath of devastating floods, Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Punjab unit president and state minister Aman Arora has made a strong appeal to the central government, urging an immediate financial intervention to support relief and rehabilitation efforts. Speaking to the media, Arora called on the Centre to announce a comprehensive aid package of at least Rs 20,000 crore, citing the extensive damage caused by the floods. “Punjab is suffering. The Centre must step up and provide urgent assistance. A package of Rs 20,000 crore is not just necessary—it is critical for…

07 Sep

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Flags Off 25 Relief Trucks for Flood-Hit Punjab and Himachal

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Chandigarh, September 7 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday flagged off 25 trucks carrying relief material for flood-affected regions of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh from the BJP state office in Panchkula. Of these, 15 trucks were sent to Punjab and 10 to Himachal.Before dispatching the aid, the Chief Minister offered prayers at the Mata Mansa Devi temple and sought blessings. He said that helping people in times of natural disaster is a duty. “Essential items of daily use are being sent so that no family suffers in this difficult time. Both Punjab and Himachal have witnessed extensive…

07 Sep

Punjab CM Mann Directs Relief From Hospital as Floods Displace Over 20 Lakh People

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Chandigarh, September 7, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has been personally overseeing relief and rescue operations from his hospital bed, reaffirming his commitment to public welfare even while recovering at Fortis Hospital.The Chief Minister held a meeting with Chief Secretary K. A. P. Sinha, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, and other senior officials to review the situation. Expressing grave concern over the devastation caused by floods, Mann directed officials to ensure that no affected citizen is left without aid, and emphasized the urgent delivery of food, drinking water, and medical supplies, particularly to those cut off from…

06 Sep

Akshay Kumar Commits Rs 5 Crore to Punjab Flood Relief Efforts, Characterizing it as ‘Sewa’ Rather Than a Donation

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma)– Renowned Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has pledged Rs 5 crore to support flood relief initiatives in Punjab, which has been severely impacted by heavy rainfall and rising water levels, resulting in the displacement of thousands of families.Akshay Kumar emphasized that his contribution should be perceived as an act of service, rather than a donation. “For me, it’s my sewa, a modest contribution. Who am I to ‘donate’ to anyone, I feel blessed to be in a position to assist. Rab mehr kare,” he remarked, offering prayers for the recovery of Punjab’s residents. The funds will be utilized…