Jalandhar

Dr. Ajay Sharma of Jalandhar, a Hindi author, was appointed to the Hindi Advisory Committee of the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development for a three-year term. He is the sole representative from Punjab. His novel, 'Basra Ki Galiyan,' recently added to Guru Kashi University's M.A. curriculum, is one of his seven works included in university syllabi.

A Central government team surveyed flood damage in Punjab's Kapurthala district, visiting Sultanpur Lodhi and Baupur. They assessed damage to crops and infrastructure, interacted with affected families, and inspected a school. The Deputy Commissioner reported extensive damage and ongoing relief efforts, including rescuing over 1,500 people.

Flooding in Punjab has displaced thousands. Relief efforts are underway, with political parties and the district administration providing aid. The BJP urged Delhi for financial assistance, while the BSP delivered supplies. Both parties call for government compensation to help victims rebuild.

Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh assessed flood damage in Sultanpur Lodhi, Punjab. He met affected families, promising government support and compensation. He urged the Central government for a financial aid package and highlighted Punjab's historical resilience.

A Haryana teacher, Sandeep Kumar, used his savings and student donations to provide solar-powered lights and equipment to flood-affected villages in Sultanpur Lodhi. He prioritized identifying the villagers' needs, distributing lights due to power outages and related concerns. He plans to return to offer further support.

Following flood damage, Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain mandates accurate damage assessments, structural safety inspections, and SDRF-based compensation. Joint teams led by SDMs are formed to expedite reports and solutions. She also addressed erosion issues along the Beas River, proposing desilting and embankment construction.

Assures help, disburses relief

Phagwara faces severe flooding due to administrative failures in disaster response, with residents struggling without essential services and adequate aid. The local administration is criticized for inaction and unpreparedness, contrasting sharply with Kapurthala's organized response. Political figures blame the state government for the crisis.

A modern ambulance, supported by the Smile Foundation, was launched to provide healthcare in flood-affected areas. The ambulance, staffed with specialist doctors and stocked with essential medicines, will offer health check-ups and free medication to victims. The initiative is led by civil and assistant civil surgeons.

Officers observed the accused remove a transparent polythene packet from his trouser pocket and throw it into roadside grass

The Baupur bundh serves as a daytime refuge for flood-displaced residents. Many lost homes and land, facing long-term displacement. Families are staying with relatives or in temporary shelters due to destroyed or waterlogged houses. The floods caused significant damage to homes, crops, and livelihoods.

BJP spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill criticized the AAP government's response to Punjab floods. He accused them of negligence, demanding a white paper on preparedness failures. He questioned delayed meetings, ignored warnings, misused funds, and lack of infrastructure maintenance, while praising the resilience of the people.

The Punjab Congress established relief teams to assist flood victims, pairing less-affected districts with severely impacted ones. President Warring criticized the BJP's handling, highlighting Rahul Gandhi's assessment visit. Congress is providing aid, urging unity, and coordinating relief, especially in Hoshiarpur.

Teachers' Day celebrations were mostly online due to floods. Many teachers donated to flood relief efforts instead. MGN Public Schools donated fogging machines. CBSE-affiliated Schools Association, Jalandhar provided relief supplies. Dr. Anjana Bhatia received the National Teachers' Award.

A youth in Kapurthala was shot in the leg by a car rider after asking him to slow down. The youth was arranging trolleys for embankment work. The shooter fired three rounds, hitting the trolley twice and the youth once. Police are investigating the incident.

Four individuals face charges in two separate cases of fraud totaling ₹63.18 lakh. They allegedly cheated victims by promising to send family members abroad. One case involves a travel agent and family defrauding a man of ₹18.18 lakh. The other involves a man who was defrauded of ₹45 lakh.

Teachers and staff at government-aided schools in Kapurthala protested on Teachers' Day, observing it as 'Black Day,' due to unpaid salaries. C&V teachers haven't been paid for 17 months and non-teaching staff for eight months. They urged the government to release long-pending salaries and ensure timely payments to maintain quality education.

Dr. Jaswant Rai's book, initially in Punjabi, chronicles Babu Mangu Ram's life, a Dalit leader in the Ghadar and Adi-Dharm movements, and his struggle for social justice. The English edition, releasing for the movement's centenary, also highlights the contributions of his associates and the challenges faced, aiming to inspire future generations.

A Nepali man was robbed of his phone at knifepoint by two youths. A youth was booked for kidnapping a girl. A villager was caught selling illicit liquor. Two individuals were booked for theft and criminal conspiracy. Two men were booked for snatching cash. A 'drug peddler' was arrested with intoxicating tablets.

Balbir Singh Seechewal launched a large boat on the Beas River to assist flood-affected families in Punjab. The boat will transport machinery and livestock. Farmers demand the river retain its natural flow. Relief efforts involve community aid and calls for unity among political parties.

On Teachers' Day, Hoshiarpur teachers donated Rs 1 lakh to the Red Cross Relief Fund, led by Amandeep Sharma. Quantum Papers Limited donated Rs 5 lakh. The Deputy Commissioner appreciated the donations and flagged off relief material. Rotary Club contributed funds and supplies.

Rs 30 lakh relief amount disbursed among flood-hit

Amar Noori and Bhana Bhagoda are aiding flood-affected villages in Sultanpur Lodhi. They emphasize long-term needs beyond immediate relief, focusing on addressing crop damage and preventing future floods. Bhana donated diesel and visited a Sidhu Moosewala mural.

Following devastating floods near Baupur, a massive relief effort unfolds, fueled by unity. Volunteers from diverse backgrounds, including Haryana farmers, Sikh youth, and aid groups, converge. They provide essential supplies like food, milk, and medical assistance, displaying profound compassion and solidarity.

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.