Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif ruled out apologising for her remarks against the PPP, saying she only spoke to defend Punjab's people. She criticised PPP leaders over flood aid and water disputes, rejected "wrongful criticism," and stressed Punjab's dignity, Dawn reported.
According to an official release, Rs 331.34 crore was given to 3,90,167 farmers impacted by excessive rainfall and floods, while Rs 322 crores were transferred to 4,94,605 soybean farmers hit by yellow mosaic disease and pest attacks.
The Chief Minister also directed officials to provide a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the kin of four individuals who lost their lives due to heavy rains and accidents.
Kartarpur [Pakistan], October 3: After floodwaters entered both the Ladies' and Gentlemen's Sarowar Sahib, as well as the basement of Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur, Pakistan, the water filtration plant and control systems sustained extensive damage. The floodwater carried sand, mud, a
Speaking to ANI after a press conference, Hazarika said, "MHA has given Rs 692 crores under the leadership of Home Minister Amit Shah to develop wetlands into reserves, to bring water from rivers... It will be a game-changer. We are also laying geo mega tubes besides our old embankments."
The Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly and BJP leader R Ashoka on Friday criticised the Karnataka government for its poor handling of the flood situation in the state, and said the administration is "sleeping" and "in a coma."
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde has said that his party workers would be at the forefront in providing relief to the farmers in Maharashtra affected by recent floods from heavy rain.
Speaking to ANI, the party leader said that the Dusshera festival marked the commitment of Shiv Sainiks for the people of Marathwada and Vidarbha, regions severely impacted by unseasonal rains and flooding.
While addressing a gathering at the iconic Dasara Melava in Dadar West's Shivaji Park, Thackeray defended Wangchuk as a patriot, citing his contributions to the country, where he helped the Indian Army jawans stationed at Ladakh with the development of solar-heated tents.
Tensions between PML-N and PPP escalated after PPP leaders asked Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz to "rethink her tone" over water rights and flood relief. PPP boycotted parliament, while Qamar Zaman Kaira and others criticised Maryam's remarks. Punjab minister Azma Bokhari defended her, accusing PPP
According to the NDMA, the 1006 people include 275 children, 163 women, and 568 men nationwide. Rescue and restoration efforts are being conducted across the country to reach flood-affected areas and assess the scale of devastation.