The North News Chandigarh, August 29 Officials in Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula issued a flood alert on Friday after rising water levels in the Ghaggar river and the opening of floodgates at Sukhna Lake. The officials said the surge was caused by heavy rainfall in the catchment area. In Mohali, the district administration identified several […]
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The North News Beas (Amritsar), August 28 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday directed Deputy Commissioners in flood-affected districts to intensify relief and rescue operations and ensure stranded families receive food, water, shelter and medical support. Mann, who toured several inundated areas, said the floods had caused unprecedented damage to crops, homes, livestock […]
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The North News Chandigarh, August 28 Punjab Local Government Minister Dr Ravjot Singh on Thursday said the state will soon roll out eight new online services for urban citizens, describing the initiative as a “major step” in strengthening e-Governance and delivering transparent, citizen-friendly administration. The services, introduced under the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government, aim to […]
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The North News Chandigarh, August 28 Punjab is making elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth procurement of paddy during the upcoming Kharif season, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said on Thursday. Khudian, accompanied by Punjab Mandi Board Chairman Harchand Singh Barsat, reviewed preparations with senior officials from the Agriculture, Food & Civil Supplies […]
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The North News Chandigarh, August 28 The Indian Army has deployed aviation units to aid flood relief operations in Punjab, carrying out daring rescues in worsening weather conditions. According to officials, Army Aviation helicopters have been flying continuous missions as part of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) efforts in flood-hit districts. On 27 August, […]
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The North News Chandigarh, August 28 The Punjab has appointed Director Land Records, Gulpreet Singh Aulakh, as the nodal officer for the State Flood Control Room in Jalandhar to strengthen coordination and speed up relief operations in flood-hit areas. Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said the control room has been central […]
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The North News Chandigarh, August 27 Punjab has recorded its highest labour cess collection in four years, with receipts touching ₹310 crore in the 2024–25 financial year. The figure marks a sharp rise from ₹203.94 crore in 2021–22, ₹208.92 crore in 2022–23, and ₹180 crore in 2023–24. Labour Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond said the achievement […]
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The North News Gurdaspur, August 27 The Border Security Force (BSF) has continued rescue operations in flood-affected villages along Punjab’s border, safely evacuating scores of residents. In Gurdaspur district, BSF teams carried out a special operation in Makora and Chakmakoda villages, where 70 people were evacuated using inflatable boats operated by trained Water Wing personnel. […]
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The North News Chandigarh, August 26 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced that all schools in the state will remain closed from 27 to 30 August due to continuous heavy rainfall. Mann said the India Meteorological Department has forecast more rain over the coming days, prompting the precautionary measure. He added that the […]
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The North News Chandigarh, August 26 Punjab Police on Tuesday busted a cross-border arms smuggling racket in Amritsar, seizing five Glock pistols and arresting one suspect. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said the operation was part of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s drive to make Punjab a “safe and secure state.” The arrested […]
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