Jalandhar

Union Minister Chandra Sekhar reviewed flood relief in Kapurthala, Punjab. He assured support, highlighting Rs 12,000 crore disaster fund and an additional Rs 1,600 crore. Telecom connectivity is near restored. He stressed health precautions and clearing fields. The Centre is committed to aiding recovery.

The Shri Vishwakarma Mandir in Phagwara, built in 1911, honors the divine architect Vishwakarma. This year's Vishwakarma Pooja on September 17 will be a national-level event with a havan, free medical services, and celebrations across the region, celebrating craftsmanship and prosperity.

Weeks after a bundh breach caused flooding, Sultanpur Lodhi villages struggle to recover. While water recedes, homes and fields remain submerged. Displaced residents face rebuilding challenges and lack of resources. Relief efforts from NGOs and volunteers support the resilient villagers in their recovery journey.

Punjab launched plumbing and welding skill courses at Kapurthala Central Jail. The initiative aims to help prisoners gain self-employment skills, reintegrate into society, and lead productive lives after release. ITI Kapurthala will conduct the courses, which award nationally and internationally recognized certificates.

The state increased relief for partially damaged homes to Rs 40,000, halting previous Rs 6,500 payments. New assessments by PWD officials are underway. Residents and leaders criticized the initial aid as insufficient, particularly in Nakodar and Jalandhar, where damage was extensive.

Admitted to hospital, out of danger

A retired army jawan was attacked by a neighbor. A shopkeeper was assaulted for refusing a phone recharge. Two individuals were arrested with 178 intoxicating tablets. A dacoity accused, absconding for 11 years, was apprehended. Three people were arrested in separate drug-related incidents.

Only a minimal quantity was received at the Bhogpur mandi, officials confirmed

Alleges misuse of disaster relief funds by state

Hoshiarpur panchayats resolved not to provide land, housing, or official documentation support to migrants

After Hoshiarpur, chorus against migrants in Jalandhar too

Police recover damaged Creta hidden by accused in gurdwara basement Kaypee family to hold last rites today

Procurement begins today

The Army is assisting to reinforce the eroding Dhussi Bundh near Mandala Chhana village to prevent flooding. The site previously breached in 2023, causing damage. District officials, volunteers, and now the Army are working to secure the embankment under Rajya Sabha MP Seechewal's supervision.

Pushpa Gujral Science City held a robotics championship for engineering and polytechnic students on Engineer's Day. Around 300 students competed, showcasing robotics innovation and teamwork. Dr. Grover highlighted robots' impact on industry, safety, and productivity. GNA University won 1st and 3rd prizes.

Dr. Dharampal Sahil, a retired principal and writer from Hoshiarpur, will be a subject expert for the Hindi-Punjabi Idioms Dictionary project. The project, led by Padma Shri Dr. Harmohinder Singh Bedi, is under the Central Hindi Institute, Agra. Dr. Sahil has prior experience and promotes linguistic harmony.

Minister Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Shekhar assessed flood damage in Phagwara, visiting industrial sites and affected villages. He promised government aid. Relief efforts by Sikhs for Equality Foundation provided essential supplies, demonstrating orderly distribution and community resilience in Dhira Ghara village.

Several local leaders in Jalandhar South left the Aam Aadmi Party and joined the BJP. This occurred at a meeting led by BJP officials Manoranjan Kalia and Manish Dhir. The new members cited Prime Minister Modi's leadership and development policies as their reasons for joining.

A house in Phagwara was burgled, resulting in the theft of valuables. Two men were arrested in Phagwara with intoxicating tablets. A man was caught stealing motorcycle parts in Kapurthala. A young man died in a motorcycle accident in Kapurthala. The Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh National Marathon in Mahilpur was postponed.

Schools in flood-affected villages in Punjab face significant challenges. Infrastructure damage, particularly at schools like Baupur Jadid, requires teacher-led cleanup. While Dhakka Basti is being cleaned, its students are temporarily attending classes elsewhere, though attendance is low due to displacement. Recurring floods hinder education in these areas.

A 25-year-old debt-ridden farmer in Sultanpur Lodhi attempted suicide after floods destroyed his paddy crop on 16 acres. His family, also impacted by 2023 floods, says he was overwhelmed by debt and stopped eating. He is currently hospitalized, with the family unsure of the exact loan amount.

The incident happened in Preet Nagar locality

, undergoing treatmeHis family owns 10 acres of land and had cultivated an additional 6 acres on contract

Goraya police seized ₹56.61 lakh and arrested three men connected to a Dubai-based hawala network. The money, linked to Dubai operator Thomas Salvi, was intended for SRK Enterprises via a torn Rs 10 note verification system. The accused await further questioning, and investigations involving Income Tax officials are ongoing.

He was allegedly killed by migrant labourer