At least four people have died and 28 others were injured in rain-related incidents across Punjab during the past 24 hours as heavy rainfall continued to lash the province, Dawn reported on Monday, citing Rescue 1122 Punjab.
More rains are forecast in Punjab till October 7, with PDMA warning of intensified showers and rising Chenab river inflows. Over 4.7 million people have been affected, 134 killed, and a 27-district flood damage survey is underway with multi-layered verification for relief distribution.
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary and said that he saw a "ray of hope in Kashmir" but under the current dispensation, it is being viewed through the "lens of criminals".
Responding during Question Hour, Vijayan recalled that the state had initially sought Rs 2,262 crore from the union government for rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts, based on a preliminary assessment. A subsequent Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) pegged the requirement at Rs 2,2
The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS), New Delhi, concluded a three-week Orientation Training Programme for newly promoted Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners (APFCs). The valedictory session was graced by Ramesh Krishnamurthi, Central Provident Fund
Ministry said that since its launch in 2018, the People's Plan Campaign has enabled Panchayats to prepare evidence-based, convergent and inclusive PDPs that reflect local priorities and align with national goals through Special Gram Sabha meetings.
He added, "With the blessings of the successful Prime Minister, farmers will face no difficulties. To compensate for the loss of farmers, we are going to implement the Bhavantar Scheme. Under the scheme, after the registration, if any farmer sells their crop for less than the MSP, we are com
She further condemned accusations against Sonam Wangchuk, calling it a tactic to hide government failures and warned that converting Ladakh into an "open jail" would have severe repercussions, urging Centre to address the fears of Ladakh residents through meaningful action rather than "jumla
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Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz announced flood relief committees across districts and tehsils after floods hit 3,775 villages, damaging over 370,000 houses. PDMA said 123 people died in Punjab. Relief camps, evacuations and medical aid continue, while PPP leaders pressed for assistance through the B
"All governments know that the horticulture industry is the backbone of J&K. Omar Abdullah called up (Union Minister) Nitin Gadkari today, but he could have done this 15 days back too. Government should have taken this seriously," Mufti told reporters.