Industry bodies and experts have welcomed the government's announcement of GST 2.0, calling it a move that will simplify the tax system and reduce the burden on consumers, ultimately giving a push to the economy. Speaking to ANI, representatives from various sectors affected by the recently
"Nearly 1400 villages and about 3 lakh people have been affected in state... I would also request the central government to help Punjab as much as possible in this time of grief," he said.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated that the State has suffered a massive loss due to cloudbursts, incessant rains, flash floods, and landslides, which have severely impacted agriculture, horticulture, livestock, and rural infrastructure. He assured that the Government is committed
According to the AAP leader, the local elders have compared the disaster to the 1988 devastating floods in the region. The locals have said that while the water from the 1988 floods, which displaced thousands, receded within 2 days, currently it has been 12 days and the water seems to be ris
"The situation is serious. Due to floods, the crops are destroyed. 1400 villages are badly affected. The Centre has sent two Central teams to assess the damage. The state government will also conduct an assessment. I have come here at the direction of the Prime Minister. In this difficult
Amid heavy rains, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Thursday, during his visit to the flood-affected areas in Srinagar, stated that while there has been no loss of life, property had suffered severe damage.
Haryana Public Works (Buildings and Roads) Minister Ranbir Gangwa on Thursday directed officials to intensify road and bridge repair works across the state following continuous rains, emphasising that public safety must not be compromised under any circumstances.
The Residents of Himachal Pradesh's capital City, Shimla, gathered at the Radha Krishna Mandir in Ganj Bazaar on Thursday to hold a shanti yagna (peace ritual) seeking relief from the ongoing floods, landslides, and heavy rains that have affected several North Indian states, including Himach
In a press communique issued here, the Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema emphasised that Punjab, had consistently contributed to the nation's food security and economic strength and deserved timely and adequate assistance in its hour of need.
Residents of flood-affected areas in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) have voiced deep frustration over government inaction as road closures continue to isolate entire communities. According to Media Lens, for the past 15 days, people in Phandar and Yaseen have been cut off from ess
Amidst Punjab dealing with severe floods due to heavy rain, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh is showing his complete support for the affected families. He shared a video expressing his solidarity and concern for the people in the state and said that "we all stand" with them.