As Punjab continues to grapple with the aftermath of one of its worst floods, the state’s Animal Husbandry Department has been working relentlessly to ensure the care and well-being of livestock. According to an official statement by Minister of Animal Husbandry,...
The devastating floods that have ravaged Punjab over the past few days have caused extensive ecological damage, with preliminary estimates suggesting that forest plantations on nearly 780 hectares have been affected and around 5 lakh trees uprooted or damaged. The...
Amidst the catastrophic floods sweeping across North India, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has assured farmers in Punjab of the Central Government's full support. In a meeting held on Monday to assess the damage caused by incessant rains in Punjab,...
PATIALA – A tragic incident has cast a shadow over the flood situation in Patiala, with a man drowning in floodwater in Devigarh's Chamaru village. The victim, identified as Parminder Singh, a plumber, had reportedly slipped into the floodwater while returning home on...
The flood crisis in Punjab has been compounded by fresh torrential rainfall in the state and its upstream catchment areas in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. The relentless downpour has led to the swelling of the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers, causing a new...
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...
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...