The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Tuesday nabbed a Patwari and his private assistant (PA) for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 18,000, said the officials.
Farooq Ahmed, a spokesperson for the provincial emergency services, released a statement blaming the fatalities on electricity, drowning, and lightning.
According to the statement, 10 people were injured in wall and roof collapse incidents in Lahore, three in Chiniot and one in Sheikhupura. Meanwhile, seven people were wounded after they were hit by lightning.
"Active monsoon conditions are likely to continue over East-central, Northwest & West India over the next 4-5 days and the Southwest monsoon is likely to advance further into some more parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and the remaining parts of the Western Himalayan Region
The massive damage to transformers due to an overloaded power transmission and distribution system caused a huge financial loss to several power distribution companies (Discos), especially the Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco), in Punjab, according to official sources.
Jalandhar's sporting community and BSF personnel rejoiced as the Minister took the ceremonial first shot on the new Astro Turf, symbolizing the beginning of an exciting era for sports in the region.
Rajasthan Rebels overcame a valiant Delhi Warriors in a high-intensity and fast-paced final to win the crown 2-1. They lost the opening round 3-9 but hit back to win the next two 9-4, 5-4.
At least 11 people have been killed and five were injured as lightning struck in several districts of the Punjab province of Pakistan on Sunday, reported ARY News.
Lashing out at "so-called liberals" inside the country, Singh said, "The so-called liberals, here, who talk about the rights of minorities, why are they silent about Pakistan? They should voice against it."