Amritsar's District Child Protection Office (DCPO) has activated helpline 1098 to assist children affected by floods. Residents should report orphaned, helpless, or at-risk children. The DCPO, reachable at 98763-57202, is providing care and alerting Child Care Institutions (CCIs) to provide aid.
Floods in the 'Us-Paar' villages, near Pakistan, buried over 60 motorcycles and a pickup van. Residents, already deeply in debt, face further hardship as vehicles, vital for their livelihood and carrying sentimental value, are lost. They fear defaulting on loans and losing their credit scores, threatening their survival.
Amritsar MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla wrote to PM Modi regarding devastating floods in Punjab, criticizing ignored appeals. He urged a personal visit and a relief package, highlighting food security concerns and national security implications. Aujla is providing local relief efforts.
Following receding floodwaters, Ajnala district will inspect homes and buildings for structural damage. Teams will assess risks before residents return. Schools remain closed with potential extensions, and affected students may attend nearby schools. The Education Office is enforcing school closure orders.
Punjab Governor Kataria assessed flood damage at Harike headworks, where the Beas and Sutlej rivers meet. He urged officials to cooperate to minimize losses. The floods have impacted 66 villages, submerged crops, and led to the establishment of relief camps. Efforts are underway to reinforce embankments and provide aid.
A 12-year-old girl died when her house roof collapsed due to heavy rain in Baba Bakala. Other family members were injured. The MLA offered condolences and promised financial aid. He urged residents to be cautious of potential flooding.
Sixteen people were arrested for attacking Deepak Sood, head of a Hindu organization faction in Tarn Taran. The attack on August 6th involved a rival faction and stemmed from a dispute over control of historic temples. The administration currently manages the temples.
Religious groups including Sikhs, Muslims, and Christians are providing flood relief. The SGPC is donating employee salaries and aid. Sikh volunteers are offering langar, while Muslim volunteers distribute medicine and water. The Church of North India is providing food, supplies, and shelter.
The Democratic Employees Federation (DEF) urged the Punjab government to address flood damage and provide aid. They criticized the government's handling of the disaster and lack of Central financial support. The DEF demanded compensation for deaths, crop losses, damaged property, and livestock, along with infrastructure improvements. They also appealed for public assistance.
The Health Department deployed 23 ambulances to flood-affected Ajnala and Ramdass areas, with medical teams for patient care and medicine distribution. Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh inspected services, directed preventative measures against waterborne diseases, and distributed relief. He emphasized government support and public safety.
Young fitness enthusiasts' supplement use is rising, raising health concerns. The Municipal Corporation will conduct checks on products due to potential heart attack risks, especially from high caffeine or undisclosed substances. Awareness campaigns and lab tests will be implemented, emphasizing professional guidance and certified supplements.
Dr HP Singh is Director Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar
Gurdaspur district faces recurring floods due to villages on the Beas and Ravi floodplains. Approximately 450 villages are situated in flood-prone areas, particularly within the 'Bet' region between the rivers, compounded by seasonal rivulets and ineffective drainage.
Amritsar Police and NGOs sent aid to flood victims in Ramdass and Ajnala, including food, water, and medicine. Khudai Khidmatgaran collected funds and distributed supplies. Sarbat Da Bhala Charitable Trust sent fodder, and free transport was offered.
A high-powered committee visited flood-hit Ajnala to assess relief efforts. They emphasized rehabilitation, including infrastructure repair, power restoration, and essential supplies. Departments will focus on agriculture, animal care, medical camps, and ensuring continuous fuel and commodity supply to aid affected people.
Eleven 24-hour medical camps with free treatment and medicine are available in Ajnala and Ramdass for flood victims. The camps are easily accessible, offering medical aid including snake bite treatment. Residents are advised to avoid floodwater and drink clean water. Contact the helpline at 0183-2229125 for assistance.
A lab technician was fatally shot in Amritsar by two assailants on a motorcycle. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility, alleging the victim was a police informer. Police are investigating, reviewing CCTV footage and call records, and searching for the shooters.
Ajnala flood victims receive extensive relief from government, NGOs, and various organizations. Aid includes food, medical supplies, and essential goods. Donations from individuals, celebrities, and political figures are pouring in. The focus is on providing immediate aid and supporting long-term recovery.
A section of the Luv Kush Paathshala at Ram Tirath Temple collapsed after heavy rains. The temple, believed to be Sage Valmiki's hermitage, is where Sita gave birth to Luv and Kush. The neglected Paathshala, facing ownership disputes, needs urgent repairs and heritage status.
DigiAccess, with the Bharti Airtel Foundation, held a tech hackathon in Amritsar for rural Punjab students (grades 8-12). Students developed tech solutions for community challenges. Winning teams receive laptops. DigiAccess, founded by Punjabis in New York, aims to bridge the digital divide.
The Punjab Civil Services (PCS) Officers Association will donate one day's salary to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for flood victims. President Sakatar Singh Bal stated PCS officers are actively involved in relief efforts and support restoring normalcy.
MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer visited flood-hit Ajnala, urging unity to help victims. Flooding destroyed crops, homes, and businesses. Hayer distributed relief, commended aid efforts, and appealed for more donations from NRIs and others.
Villagers are stranded on rooftops due to floods that began August 27th. Homes are collapsing, with at least 50 damaged. Residents lack food, essentials, and face damaged property. Relief efforts are slow, and cattle feed is scarce.
MP Gurjit Singh Aujla visited a flood-affected village, blaming illegal drain encroachments for worsened flooding. He distributed relief materials and formed teams to aid victims, emphasizing a focus on humanitarian assistance over politics. He assured villagers of continuous supplies and medical support.
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Tourist visits to Amritsar have decreased by 30-50% due to recent floods in Punjab and neighboring regions. This follows prior economic losses from border tensions. The Golden Temple and railway station both report significant declines in visitors, impacting local businesses and the hospitality sector.
Amritpal Singh, an MP detained in Assam, has received a postal ballot for the vice-presidential election. The Election Commission arranged for its secure transport from Dibrugarh jail by air, to reach the returning officer before vote counting on September 9th.
Gurdaspur MP Sukhjinder Randhawa requested an independent inquiry into Irrigation Principal Secretary Krishan Kumar for allegedly withholding flood defense maintenance funds. This follows allegations that Kumar misled the government and ignored requests to strengthen riverbanks, potentially impacting national security.
He is the son of a restaurant owner