In a stark and powerful reversal of roles, the very tractors once dubbed "nuisance vehicles" by Punjab authorities have emerged as the state's most vital rescue tools amid a severe flood crisis. As monsoon rains continue to batter the region, causing devastating...
LUDHIANA – Torrential rainfall, which lashed Ludhiana for over three hours on Monday morning, has added to the woes of flood-hit Punjab, causing widespread urban flooding and a fresh wave of panic among residents. The downpour, which began around 5:30 am, resulted in...
JALANDHAR – A 35-year-old lab technician, Ashutosh Mahajan, was shot dead on Sunday night in a brazen daylight attack outside his father's restaurant on Batala Road, triggering a major police investigation and raising concerns about law and order. According to a...
SULTANPUR LODHI – The devastating floods in Punjab have once again left a trail of human tragedy and financial ruin, with the plight of Gurmeet Kaur (65) and Bakhtaur Singh (68) from Rampur Gaura village serving as a poignant example. The couple, along with their...
AMRITSAR – The border region of Ajnala in Amritsar is grappling with severe devastation from a flood crisis, with the swollen Ravi river wreaking havoc since August 27. The calamity has caused widespread destruction, leading to the collapse of around 50 houses and the...
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 reached...
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 – 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...
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...
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...