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    Punjab Minister blames Centre for State’s worst flood in 37 years

    Chandigarh: Punjab Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal on Saturday came down heavily on the Union Government, holding it responsible for aggravating Punjab’s worst flood in the last 37 years.   The Cabinet Minister said the timely release of water by the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) in June could have significantly reduced the devastation. He.

    Punjab Flood Crisis: CM Bhagwant Mann leads relief efforts, Ministers donate one month salary

    Amid the flood situation in 7 districts of Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has called an emergency meeting of ministers and officials in Chandigarh.

    Punjab to get ₹2,500 crore state-of-the-art Greenfield Special Steel Plant in Ludhiana

    Chandigarh: In a major boost to Punjab’s industrial growth, Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora on Thursday announced that Vardhman Special Steels Limited (VSSL), in collaboration with Japan’s Aichi Steel Corporation (ASC), is set to establish a state-of-the-art Greenfield Special Steel and Alloy Steel Plant in Ludhiana district with a total capital expenditure of ₹2,500 crore..

    Punjab Government’s One Time Settlement Scheme Enters Final Phase

    Chandigarh: The Government of Punjab has called upon all property owners to make use of the final opportunity under the One Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme, which allows payment of pending property tax dues without any penalty or interest until August 31, 2025. Property tax is a vital source of revenue for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), enabling.

    Intensify peace in relief, rescue ops in Districts: CM Mann to DC’s 

    Amritsar: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday asked the Deputy Commissioners of flood-affected districts to further intensify the pace of relief and rescue measures, besides providing necessary material to families stranded at inundated villages.  The Chief Minister, who conducted the tour of the flood-hit areas here, was briefed by officials on the damage caused.

    BJP Postpones ‘Sewadar Aa Gaye Tuhade Dwar’ campaign in Punjab amid severe flood situation

    BJP's "Sewadar Aa Gaye Tuhade Dwar" (BJP's volunteers have come to your doorstep) campaign have been postponed.

    Farmlands under water, thousands people displaced after floods: LoP Bajwa

    Sultanpur Lodhi: The leader of opposition in Punjab Partap Singh Bajwa, on Wednesday visited flood-affected areas and said that entire farmlands are under water, homes are destroyed, and thousands have been displaced Sultanpur Lodhi in Kapurthala district. During his visit, he met villagers and farmers who have lost everything and directly called out the AAP.

    Punjab govt cancels leave of employees, officers in wake of floods

    Chandigarh: The Punjab government on Tuesday issued directions to local administration and officials to maintain round-the-clock presence at the ground level to continue rescue and relief operations on a war footing in flood-affected areas.  Simultaneously, all leaves for officers and staff have been cancelled. This was stated by Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal and.

    Car climbs onto footpath in Ludhiana, hit railing; 4 people injured

    The incident happened at around 10 pm last night in Khanna on the Amritsar-Delhi highway.

    Punjab Police foils major arms smuggling plot, Recovers glock pistols linked to Pakistan

    Amritsar Commissionerate Police has achieved success against arms smugglers who are plotting to disturb peace and harmony in Punjab.

    Minister Sanjeev Aroora reviews functioning of Mohali Hitech Metal Cluster

    Sas Nagar: The Minister of Industry, Commerce and Power Sanjeev Arora on Monday reviewed the functioning of the Mohali Hitech Metal Cluster. Interacting with stakeholders, the Minister reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to strengthening Punjab’s industrial ecosystem in line with the vision of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. He lauded the management of the cluster.