Jalandhar

A fire destroyed NS Mobile World near Rattanpura railway, causing injuries and lakhs in losses. The owner, Nitish Kumar, found CCTV cameras off, leading to suspicion. An explosion occurred when he entered, injuring him and a colleague. Cause is under investigation, with a short-circuit or device blast possible.

Over 300 houses in Jalandhar district were damaged by heavy rainfall. Multiple roof collapses occurred in various localities, leaving residents displaced and seeking assistance. Affected families, many with financial struggles, are hoping for government aid and local support to rebuild.

Ramneek Singh Randhawa assumed chairmanship of Jalandhar Improvement Trust quietly, unlike his predecessor. He avoided fanfare due to Punjab's flood crisis, prioritizing service. His appointment replaced Rajwinder Kaur Thiara, who had a grand, but short-lived, joining ceremony.

The Hoshiarpur District Cricket Association (HDCA) has fostered cricket talent for 50 years, providing free coaching and facilities. It has produced international and Ranji players, along with state-level cricketers. The HDCA offers training and matches, nurturing future cricket stars.

Punjab's sports goods industry faces severe disruption due to floods. Demand, production, and supply chains are hampered. Manufacturers are aiding relief efforts and facing scheduling issues for events. Smaller businesses are more severely affected than those with broader export markets.

Punjab's floods reveal both resilience and division. While many Punjabis demonstrate 'sewa,' some exploit the crisis with false narratives of abandonment. Volunteers from Rajasthan and Haryana are providing aid, transcending historical political divides over river water, offering crucial support, including land preparation and supplies.

The IMA Phagwara, led by Dr. Tushar Aggarwal, is assisting flood victims. They've deployed ambulances, organized a free medical camp in Nangal Majjha, and distributed medicines. The IMA plans more relief initiatives, focusing on both immediate aid and preventing post-flood diseases like distributing mosquito nets and educational materials, coordinating with local authorities.

Praises RS MP Seechewal’s relief efforts in flood-affected areas

Pargat Singh, Jalandhar Cantt MLA, distributed relief supplies like ration kits and tarpaulins to flood-affected villages, personally driving a tractor to reach residents. He expressed concern about rising water levels and reassured residents of support, coordinating with district officials. His early warning prompted administrative action.

MP Malvinder Singh Kang seeks a Rs 60,000 crore relief package for flood-hit Punjab. He demands Rs 50,000 per acre compensation and a two-year GST exemption. Kang will prioritize MPLAD fund release for aid.

A multi-vehicle collision near Phagwara resulted in one death and two injuries; the bus driver was booked. Police arrested a drug peddler with tablets and two for motor theft. A man faces charges of fraud for a travel scam. Three individuals were arrested in separate drug busts in Hoshiarpur and a woman was arrested with heroin in Phagwara.

The district administration cleared vegetation from the Gidderpindi railway bridge to prevent water blockage and embankment breaches, with NDRF, railway teams, and divers involved. Army was deployed to strengthen a damaged bundh in Gatta Mundi Kasu due to Sutlej water seepage.

Harjeet Singh of Khurampur was assaulted by four men and hospitalized. He filed a police complaint against Manpreet Singh, Baljot Singh, Parmit Singh, and Rajesh Saini. The attack involved shattering his car window, followed by physical blows with an iron bangle and rod, and manhandling, stemming from prior disputes.

He emphasised the need for the Centre’s aid to provide relief to the flood-affected areas

At least 40 to 50 boats have been pressed into service by Hanspal Traders

The procedure of his arrest will be adopted after his release from Nabha jail on Thursday and he will be presented in a local court  

More than five feet water has entered basement area

MP Raj Kumar Chabbewal visited flood-hit villages in Phagwara, promising government aid for relief and rehabilitation. Immediate needs like food and medicine are prioritized. Compensation will be provided after damage surveys, with the administration focused on assisting vulnerable residents and restoring normalcy.

Houses, shops, sports club, primary school under water

Sutlej River levels decreased at Gidderpindi but residents near Shahkot remain worried. Water breached a 2023-built bundh, prompting villagers, MLA, and officials to act. Army assistance was deployed at Sangowal. A house collapsed in Basti Sheikh.

Sukhpal Khaira blames Punjab's AAP government and the BJP-led Centre for the devastating floods, citing poor management and infrastructure neglect. He demands a judicial inquiry, compensation for farmers, housing assistance, aid for bereaved families, loan relief, and a national calamity declaration with a Rs 25,000 crore relief package.

Heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in Punjab, particularly affecting Sultanpur Lodhi and Phagwara, submerging crops and homes. Authorities are monitoring rising river levels. Relief efforts, including food and supplies, are underway from government officials, political leaders, and social organizations.

Two men were arrested in Phagwara for assaulting a petrol station worker, stealing his phone, taking fuel, and issuing death threats. In Hoshiarpur, a ban on bathing and walking near water bodies is in effect until November 2nd. Three were arrested in Phagwara for snatching cash, and another three were booked for scooter theft. Two men were booked for stealing motor wires.

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Five players from Hoshiarpur's HDCA center were selected for the Senior Women's T-20 Championship in Amritsar. Pooja Devi, Shivani, Niranka, Anjali, and Surabhi will represent different Punjab Cricket Association teams. The tournament, ending September 10th, serves as a selection platform for the Punjab Women's T-20 Team.