BSF arrested five smugglers in Amritsar within 24 hours. They seized 3.43 kg of heroin, a pistol, ammunition, and multiple mobile phones. Three suspects from Bhaini Dilawar and two from Dande and Attari villages were apprehended. Investigations into the smugglers' connections are ongoing.
Clear skies after days of heavy rain offer hope to flood-affected areas like Ajnala and Ramdas. The break allows for crop loss assessment and faster delivery of aid, including food and medicine. Officials are monitoring for waterborne diseases and the possibility of more rain.
Ajnala district is providing immediate compensation to flood victims with completely damaged homes and those who lost family members. Relief efforts are underway, focusing on timely compensation, disease prevention, and distribution of essential items. Health teams are conducting surveys and hospitals are stocked with medicines.
A 22-doctor team from AIIMS, New Delhi, arrives in Amritsar to aid flood victims in Ramdas, Ajnala, and Gurdaspur. They will set up medical camps, providing specialist care, medicines for 1,000 patients, and mental health support, coordinating with local organizations.
Floods in Punjab destroyed vast crop acreage, impacting paddy, cotton, and more. Lakhs of livestock perished. The state seeks revised compensation from the Centre, with farmers protesting for quicker aid. Damage assessments are ongoing, and a rehabilitation package is being requested.
An elderly couple, Ajit Singh and Lakhwinder Kaur, faces hardship after floods damaged their kutcha house roof. Local volunteers are rebuilding the roof while the couple struggles financially and awaits aid. They criticize politicians for only offering photo opportunities.
MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla visited the flooded Bauli village near the Pakistan border, criticizing the AAP government's flood management. Residents reported no aid, widespread crop damage, and submerged homes for 12 days. Aujla promised relief supplies and appealed for more assistance.
Deputy Commissioner Rahul informed the Central team about the facilities being provided to the residents in the affected areas
MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney along with officials reached the spot and reviewed the progress of the work
As many as 31 beneficiaries have been given jobs on the basis of merit
Marking the day by wearing black clothes, badges, and ribbons, the protesting employees expressed deep resentment against the Punjab government
Flooding in Punjab, especially near Amritsar, threatens historical sites. INTACH teams are assessing damage to structures like the Martyr's Well and Shravan Kumar's samad. Dilapidated British-era buildings and Ranjit Singh-era ponds are particularly vulnerable to the ongoing damage.
A newly constructed house collapsed in Sahibjada Fateh Singh Nagar due to heavy rain, with the family absent at the time. Paramjit Kaur and her husband, Amarjit Singh, lost their home and savings, blaming the weather for the structural failure. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Instead of protesting, teachers in Punjab, under the Democratic Teachers' Front, focused on flood relief efforts. They donated funds and sent aid, including essential supplies, to affected families and animals in several districts, putting aside their grievances against the government.
Congress leaders protested in Punjab against the killing of party leader Gurmel Singh by gangsters. Led by PPCC president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, they criticized the state government for failing to protect citizens, claiming gangsters now control the state.
Animal Welfare and Care Services Charitable Trust joined Project Rabies Action Week to eliminate rabies in Amritsar. The initiative, led by Mission Rabies and WVS, focuses on vaccinating 40,000 dogs annually to achieve herd immunity and raise awareness. The campaign utilizes a tracking app for data and aims to demonstrate humane solutions to India's rabies problem.
Spring Dale schools in Amritsar organized a flood relief campaign on Teacher's Day. Students, teachers, and parents donated essential items like food, medicine, and clothing. Volunteers are distributing the relief material to affected families. The collection drive will continue for several days.
Several historical heritage structures in and around Amritsar can also be counted among the flood affected
Leaders of the committee said that the destruction of standing crops has pushed farming families into crisis
Was arrested red-handed arrested while accepting a bribe of Rs 4 lakh
According to an officer, NIA’s probe revealed a wider conspiracy involving operatives with a transnational presence in the US, Europe, and Canada
3.4 kg heroin, pistol, 6 mobile phones recovered in separate incidents
The VB has appealed to those who were blackmailed by Suresh Sharma to come forward
NGOs, deras and administration’s relief stocks must reach each affected household: DC Sakshi Sawhney
Floods devastated Gurdaspur, damaging infrastructure, including a judo center that produced international athletes. Many judokas lost training opportunities and career prospects. A rising star, Harpreet Kaur, faces hardship as her home and family farm were destroyed, but her family supports her training.
Farmers in the Ravi river area, affected by recent floods, blamed illegal sand mining and weakened embankments for the devastation. They urged the Union Minister to address these issues, highlighting the damage and the alleged involvement of local AAP leaders.
Following floods in Amritsar, MP Raghav Chadha pledged Rs 50 lakh, and Minister Meet Hayer donated Rs 25 lakh from their discretionary funds for relief efforts. Hayer, who has been personally involved in aid, acknowledged the losses but expressed optimism about the community's resilience.
Amritsar is dealing with flood damage after heavy rains. A dhussi bundh breach caused widespread destruction, particularly in Ghonewal. Relief efforts continue, including damage assessments (girdawari), compensation, and rescue operations. Five deaths, 91 damaged houses, and livestock losses have been reported. Over 130,000 people are affected. Medical aid and shelter are available.
Flooding from the Ravi River threatens villages after dam releases due to heavy rains. Embankments have failed, putting homes at risk in Ghonewal and Machhiwal. Residents fear losing their houses and possessions, expressing frustration with the lack of official aid. NGOs are providing relief.
Marar village faces severe flooding risk due to rising Beas River levels, causing erosion and building damage. Efforts to reinforce embankments are failing as materials wash away. High water flow exceeding normal capacity raises concerns, with weak river banks at other locations posing additional dangers. Officials are providing little information.