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15 Sep

Minister Krishan Lal Panwar Resolves 8 of 14 Public Grievances in Hisar Committee Meeting

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana news, Hisar grievances, Krishan Lal Panwar, Panchayati Raj, Waterlogging

Chandigarh, September 15 – Haryana’s Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Krishan Lal Panwar chaired the monthly meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievance Committee in Hisar, where he heard complaints from residents and directed immediate solutions. Out of the 14 grievances presented, 8 were resolved on the spot, while the remaining 6 were deferred to the next meeting with instructions for necessary action from concerned officials.One of the key complaints came from Gyan Chand Goyal, a resident of Urban Estate-2, regarding unauthorized colonies near Mirzapur Road. The minister directed the actual complainant to join the inquiry within two weeks.…

10 Sep

Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan Reviews Kotkapura Drainage and Civic Issues

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabcivic issues, Kotkapura drainage, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Punjab Speaker, Waterlogging

Sandhwan, Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan today held a meeting with district officials at his native village Sandhwan to address Kotkapura’s recurring waterlogging problem and other civic concerns. Deputy Commissioner Poonamdeep Kaur and officials from various departments were present. During the meeting, Speaker Sandhwan stressed that stagnant water during the rainy season creates major hardships for residents. He directed that regular cleaning of the city’s drainage and water disposal lines must be ensured so that citizens get permanent relief from the issue.The meeting also discussed detailed plans for the upcoming new bus stand, the construction…

19 Aug

Heavy Rain Leaves Chandigarh Waterlogged, Vehicles Submerged

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChandigarh rain, PGI flooding, Punjab Haryana High Court, traffic jam, Waterlogging, Yellow alert

Chandigarh, August 19, 2025: Chandigarh witnessed heavy rainfall on Tuesday afternoon, causing severe waterlogging across the city. Several vehicles were left stranded or partially submerged as roads turned into streams. The sudden downpour disrupted normal life, with rainwater flooding areas from PGI to the Punjab and Haryana High Court.The rainfall, which began around 3 p.m., quickly inundated key city spots. The Rose Garden in Sector-16 was submerged, and the water current spread into the nearby Punjab Kala Bhawan’s parking lot. The Punjab and Haryana High Court road was blocked after cars were trapped in rising water. Even the High Court’s…

02 Jul

CM Nayab Singh Saini Reviews Monsoon Preparedness in Haryana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDrainage System, Haryana, Monsoon Preparedness, Nayab Singh Saini, Waterlogging

Directs Officials to Ensure Effective Drainage Systems to Prevent Urban and Rural WaterloggingInstructs for Adequate Pumps to Handle Rainwater DischargeStresses Prompt Redressal of Grievances Raised in Samadhan ShivirsChandigarh, July 2 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed officials to ensure thorough cleaning of all drains and implement effective drainage systems across urban and rural areas to prevent waterlogging during the ongoing monsoon season. He also instructed that adequate pumps must be made available for quick disposal of rainwater.The Chief Minister issued these directions while presiding over a review meeting via video conferencing with all Deputy Commissioners today.Highlighting the…