In a major step to provide relief to flood-affected people, the Punjab Government on Saturday commenced the special 'girdawari' across the state to evaluate losses caused by the recent floods.
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood expressed his happiness on the consolidated relief efforts of the individuals and the Punjab government in response to the flood situation in the state.
The Revenue Minister made it clear that any negligence or deliberate delay on the part of officials will invite strict disciplinary action. He assured that the entire process will be personally monitored on a daily basis by the state government to ensure fairness and efficiency.
Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur listened to the problems of flood-affected people of about 20 villages, including Ram Singh Bhaini of Fazilka district.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh visited the flood-affected areas in Jammu on Saturday. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was monitoring the situation in flood-hit Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and the administration has also been instructed to extend full cooperation
According to officials, the first blast occurred on Wednesday morning when Gurpreet was attempting to assemble explosive material. He sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital. Later in the day, his father was injured in a second blast while trying to dispose of the remaining
The floods are creating a severe humanitarian crisis, inundating low-lying areas, displacing large populations, and destroying hundreds of acres of standing crops.
His appointment comes at a time when farmers in parts of Punjab are reeling from heavy crop losses caused by flooding. In Fazilka district, farmers recently claimed that nearly 1,500 acres of paddy crop were destroyed after water from the Satluj River entered fields in the villages of Dan
The Punjab government has deployed ministers to lead relief in flood-hit areas. Health Minister Balbir Singh flagged off ambulances, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains oversaw infrastructure repairs, and Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar distributed aid. Compensation assessment begi
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday administered the oath of office to the newly appointed two members of the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC).