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19 Sep

Punjab CM Announces Major Price Cut on Verka Dairy Products from September 22

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Chandigarh, September 19 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has announced a significant reduction in the prices of Verka milk and dairy products to provide relief to the public.The Chief Minister said Verka, a trusted brand of the state’s farmer cooperative Milkfed, has decided to lower the prices of its popular dairy items. The revised rates will take effect from the morning of September 22, 2025. He added that the price cuts are aligned with the Union Government’s GST 2.0 reforms, which reduced taxes on essential dairy products. Mann emphasized that such measures will further strengthen the state’s cooperative…

19 Sep

Rain Hits Punjab and Haryana, Safety Alert Issued for Sutlej River Dams

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHaryana, Punjab, Sutlej river

National Times Bureau :- Heavy rainfall began on Friday morning across several districts of Punjab and Haryana, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue warnings for intermittent showers throughout the day. Areas including Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar, SAS Nagar (Mohali), and Patiala are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall, while other districts may experience cloudy skies with occasional drizzle. The rainfall has caused a rise in water levels in the Sutlej River, raising safety concerns at the Dhussi Barrage in Mandala Channa. Rapid water flow has damaged nearby barriers, putting four adjacent homes at risk. The Meteorological Department has…

19 Sep

Punjab Receives ‘Severely Flooded’ Status from Centre, Paving Way for Greater Relief

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major acknowledgment of the devastation caused by recent torrential rains, the central government has officially classified Punjab as a “severely flooded” state. The designation follows detailed field visits by Union Ministers Jitendra Singh and Jitin Prasada to the worst-affected regions of Pathankot and Gurdaspur, where they reviewed the extensive damage caused by the flooding. The announcement is expected to significantly boost the state’s access to central assistance, especially in the form of long-term financial support for rebuilding critical infrastructure. Punjab, which is grappling with the aftermath of one of its most destructive floods in decades,…

19 Sep

Heavy Showers Lash Parts of Punjab, Sutlej River Swells Again; Farmers Fear Flooding Threat

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): The monsoon’s final push across Punjab has brought intermittent rainfall across several districts today, raising both hopes for relief from sweltering humidity and concerns over rising water levels. While residents welcomed the dip in temperatures, the rain has once again triggered flood anxiety, especially among farmers near the banks of the Sutlej River. Several Districts Under Rain Cloud The latest update from the Meteorological Department suggests that various regions in Punjab, particularly in the north and central zones, are experiencing light to moderate rainfall. Areas likely to receive significant showers include Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Shaheed Bhagat Singh…

17 Sep

Punjab Gets Rs 240 Crore From Centre for Flood Relief Under SDRF

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Union Government has released the second installment of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for Punjab, providing Rs 240 crore to support relief and restoration work in flood-affected regions. The Ministry of Finance confirmed the transfer in an official communication, noting that the release is part of the Centre’s committed share under the 15th Finance Commission’s recommendations for the financial year 2025-26. This tranche is aimed at strengthening ongoing recovery operations in Punjab, where floods during the monsoon season caused widespread damage to homes, farmlands, and public infrastructure. The state government is expected to channel the…

17 Sep

Punjab Braces for Light Rain in Seven Districts as Monsoon Nears Exit

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): The monsoon season is set to bid farewell to Punjab within the next three days, but before its departure, several districts are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall. According to the forecast, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar, Mohali, Nawanshahr, and Fatehgarh Sahib are expected to see cloudy skies with occasional drizzle. Other districts are predicted to remain largely dry. Heat persists in some regionsEven as the rains offer short-term relief, parts of Punjab continued to reel under hot weather. Ludhiana was recorded as the warmest location with a maximum temperature of 37.1°C. Mansa touched 36.6°C, while Bathinda…

16 Sep

Tragedy Strikes at Ludhiana Gurdwara: One Dead

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusinessAccident, Gurduwara, Punjab, ਨਿਸ਼ਾਨ ਸਾਹਿਬ

National Times Bureau :- A tragic incident shook Ludhiana’s Dharmapura area on Tuesday when a sevadaar lost his life and three others were seriously injured while changing the cloth of the Nishan Sahib at a local gurdwara. According to information, the service was being carried out at the gurdwara near Shingar Cinema when the volunteers accidentally came in contact with a live current. The sudden electrocution left one volunteer dead on the spot, while three others sustained critical injuries. Eyewitnesses said the shocking incident created panic among the congregation present at the time. The injured were immediately rushed to a…

16 Sep

Dispute Over Siropa to Rahul Gandhi at Amritsar Gurdwara; SGPC Begins Inquiry

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The presentation of a Siropa to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during his recent visit to Gurdwara Baba Budha Sahib Ji has triggered a fresh controversy in Punjab. Gandhi, who was in the state on September 15 to review flood-hit areas, was felicitated by gurdwara management representatives, a move that has since drawn criticism from Sikh organizations. Following the uproar, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has taken official notice of the matter. SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami confirmed that an investigation is underway. “Our code of conduct clearly states that Siropas are reserved for spiritual figures,…

16 Sep

Punjab Set to Bid Farewell to Monsoon by September 20, IMD Predicts Showers Until Midweek

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): The monsoon season is nearing its end in Punjab, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirming that the system will retreat from the state by September 20. As it withdraws, several districts are likely to experience light to moderate rain over the next three days. Weather experts said cloudy skies and drizzle could be seen across many parts of the state on Monday. Rain activity is expected to increase on Tuesday and Wednesday, particularly in northern and central districts such as Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar, Mohali and Nawanshahr. Scattered showers are also predicted for Ludhiana, Jalandhar,…

16 Sep

Punjab Launches Paddy Procurement Despite Flood-Hit Farmlands

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Procurement of paddy for the current season began across Punjab on Tuesday, even as large tracts of farmland remain affected by recent floods. Officials estimate that over three lakh hectares in districts including Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Fazilka, and Ferozepur witnessed extensive crop damage. However, better yields in other regions are expected to push overall market arrivals to nearly 175 lakh metric tonnes this season. To support the exercise, the Reserve Bank of India has extended a cash credit limit of ₹15,000 crore to the state government, ensuring timely procurement and payment for farmers. Mandis across Punjab have…