Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has convened an emergency meeting of district presidents and all assembly in-charges on Monday at 2 pm at party headquarters in Chandigarh to discuss the flood situation in Punjab.
He added that while the Prime Minister was scheduled to host a dinner for NDA MPs and BJP president JP Nadda was to host one for BJP MPs, both have been cancelled in view of the flood situation in Punjab and neighbouring areas.
The devastating flooding in Punjab has caused significant disruption in several districts, impacting countless families who are now facing challenges in meeting basic needs.
Expressing deep concern over the prevailing situations due to floods, the Chief Minister has directed the Chief Secretary that not even a single citizen, affected by the natural fury, be left behind; besides, ensuring food, drinking water and medical aid to them, especially those isolated an
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Speaking with reporters at Sri Goindwal Sahib today, Brahmpura said, "The AAP government's claim that it is 'considering' the removal of sand is equivalent to throwing dust in the farmers' eyes. The real issue is not just lifting the sand but restoring the ruined land to make it cultivable a
Sharing details, an official spokesperson informed that Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema today participated in packaging daily essentials for the needy flood-hit families at his Dirba office. He reiterated that no flood-affected family should be deprived of relief supplies.
Health issues are escalating due to the outbreak of flood-related diseases, with doctors and aid workers reporting a surge in patients suffering from diarrhoea, skin infections, and dengue fever.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national media incharge Anurag Dhanda on Sunday alleged that Congress leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was touring Malaysia at a time when Punjab was reeling under floods.
Indian batter Shreyas Iyer lauded the Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting, saying that the latter made everyone in the dressing room "comfortable".
The administration appealed to residents to remain calm, stressing the need not to panic. It also cautioned that spectators were not allowed at the flooded sites for safety reasons.