Punjab Seeks ₹60,000 Crore in Dues from Centre as Flood Death Toll Rises to 26

by kunal | Sep 1, 2025 | News, PUNJAB, Punjab Floods

With a devastating flood situation gripping Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urgently seeking the release of the state’s pending dues of ₹60,000 crore. The move comes as the death toll from the floods...

3 Breaches in Abulkhurana Drain Inundate 1,000 Acres in Fazilka; Locals Blame Negligence

by kunal | Sep 1, 2025 | News, PUNJAB, Punjab Floods

FAZILKA – The Fazilka district has been hit by fresh flooding after three breaches were reported in the Abulkhurana drain, submerging an estimated 1,000 acres of land. The incidents, which occurred in the past 24 hours, have once again highlighted the area’s...

Jalandhar Reels from Record Rainfall, Urban Flooding Causes Widespread Chaos and Property Damage

by kunal | Sep 1, 2025 | News, PUNJAB

JALANDHAR – Torrential rain and thunderstorms early on Monday morning brought Jalandhar to a standstill, causing widespread urban flooding, significant property damage, and power outages. The city experienced what is believed to be its heaviest single rainfall of the...

Flood Advisory Issued for Rajpura Villages as Ghaggar River Swells

by kunal | Sep 1, 2025 | News, PUNJAB

PATIALA – The Patiala district administration has issued a flood advisory for several villages in the Rajpura sub-division after the water level in the Ghaggar river rose significantly following heavy rainfall in its catchment area. According to an official statement...

Punjab Colleges, Universities to Remain Closed Until September 3 Due to Heavy Rain

by kunal | Sep 1, 2025 | Breaking, News, PUNJAB

The Punjab government has announced the closure of all colleges, universities, and polytechnic institutes in the state until September 3, 2025, due to continuous heavy rainfall. The decision, aimed at ensuring the safety of students and staff, was made by Education...