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04 Sep

Governor Kataria Updates Union Minister on Punjab Flood Situation, Submits District Report

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): During his visit to Punjab on Thursday, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan received a detailed briefing from Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria regarding the widespread floods that have battered several parts of the state. At a meeting held at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Governor Kataria presented a consolidated report covering Amritsar, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran and Ferozepur — the districts that bore the brunt of the recent deluge. The Governor, who had inspected these districts between September 1 and 4, informed the Union Minister about the scale of destruction to…

04 Sep

New FIR Lodged Against MLA Raman Arora in Rama Mandi

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab, Raman Arora

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Legal troubles continue to mount for Raman Arora, MLA from Jalandhar Central, as police have booked him in yet another case, this time at Rama Mandi police station. The fresh complaint carries sections related to extortion, according to police sources. Officials confirmed that a production warrant will soon be sought to present the legislator before the court. Investigators are currently probing the matter from multiple angles to establish the full sequence of events. This new case comes barely a day after the Punjab and Haryana High Court granted Arora regular bail following his 105-day incarceration. What appeared…

03 Sep

Punjab Flood Crisis: Arvind Kejriwal to Visit Affected Areas

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National Times Bureau :- Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal is set to visit flood-affected regions of Punjab to assess the ground situation and oversee relief measures. The visit aims to review ongoing rescue and rehabilitation efforts being carried out by the Punjab government under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s leadership. Kejriwal is expected to meet affected families, interact with local authorities, and ensure that essential aid reaches the victims without delay. Officials have been directed to provide a detailed report on damages caused by the floods, including losses to agriculture, infrastructure, and housing. Additional…

03 Sep

Jalandhar DC Warns Traders Against Hoarding and Overpricing Amid Flood Crisis

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National Times Bureau :- Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Agrawal has issued a stern warning to traders against hoarding essential commodities and overcharging consumers during the ongoing flood crisis in Punjab. He stated that reports have emerged of certain shopkeepers selling groceries, vegetables, fruits, and other necessities at inflated prices, taking undue advantage of the situation. Dr. Agrawal emphasized that the administration will take strict action against such profiteers and ensure the timely availability of essential goods at fair rates to the public. He directed the Food and Civil Supplies Department to keep a close watch on markets and conduct…

03 Sep

Punjab Floods 2025: All Educational Institutions Across Punjab Closed Till Sept 7

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With floods disrupting normal life in large parts of Punjab, the state government has announced a temporary suspension of classes in all educational institutions until September 7, 2025. The announcement was made by the Punjab Education Minister, who informed through a social media post that the decision was taken under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. The order extends to schools, colleges, universities, and polytechnic institutes, covering both government and private sectors. Officials stated that the step was necessary to ensure the safety of students and staff, as many districts remain affected by heavy rains…

03 Sep

Punjab Declares All Districts Disaster-Hit Amid Widespread Floods

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Government declared the entire state as “disaster-affected” after relentless floods left behind large-scale destruction across all 23 districts. Heavy monsoon rains and the release of excess water from dams have inundated over 1,200 villages, submerging vast stretches of farmland and damaging homes and infrastructure. Nearly 3.75 lakh acres of paddy fields are still under water, threatening a massive crop loss ahead of harvest season. Livestock casualties have also been reported, posing a severe blow to rural households that rely on animal husbandry and dairy for livelihood. Chief Secretary K.A.P. Sinha, who heads the State Executive…

03 Sep

Punjab, Himachal Pradesh on High Alert as IMD Warns of More Heavy Rainfall

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Continuous downpours have thrown several northern states into crisis, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for multiple districts. The agency has forecast moderate to intense rain spells over the next three hours, warning of flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging in vulnerable areas. Torrential Rains in Jammu & Kashmir Jammu & Kashmir has been the worst affected so far. The districts of Reasi, Poonch, Rajouri, Jammu, Ramban, Udhampur, Samba, Kathua, Doda, and Kishtwar remain under red alert. Reasi received over 230 mm of rain by early Wednesday, while Katra (193 mm) and Batote…

03 Sep

Punjab Reels Under Worst Floods in Five Decades; Over 3.5 Lakh Hit

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is battling its severest floods in 50 years as relentless rainfall across the state and adjoining hill regions of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir has left villages submerged and farmland destroyed. Government data reveals that 1,400 villages across all 23 districts are facing the impact, displacing or disrupting the lives of nearly 3.55 lakh residents. Among the worst-affected districts are Gurdaspur, where over 1.45 lakh people have been hit, and Amritsar, reporting close to 1.18 lakh affected. So far, 30 deaths have been confirmed, while rescue operations have helped evacuate 19,597 individuals from low-lying areas.…

02 Sep

Punjab MLA Harmeet Pathanmajra Flees Police Custody

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Karnal (Gurpreet Singh) Sanour MLA Harmeet Pathanmajra escaped from police custody on Tuesday after a violent clash with the escorting team. Police said the legislator and his aides opened fire while being taken to a nearby station. One officer was injured in the firing, and in the chaos, Pathan Majra managed to flee. Officials further stated that the MLA ran his vehicle over the injured policeman before speeding away. The group left the scene in two vehicles — a Scorpio and a Fortuner. While police managed to intercept the Fortuner, the MLA evaded capture in the Scorpio. Senior officers have…

02 Sep

Relentless Rain Triggers Red Alert in Punjab; Toll Rises to 36

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab remains on edge as heavy rainfall continues to lash several parts of the state, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue a red alert for the first week of September. Forecasts indicate that downpours will intensify between September 2 and 7, with Jalandhar, Patiala, Sangrur, Mohali, Chandigarh, Gurdaspur and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar expected to be hit the hardest. Authorities have warned people to stay away from riverbanks and low-lying areas as water levels are rising rapidly. The impact of severe rains in neighboring Himachal Pradesh is also likely to spill into Punjab, further worsening the situation.…