Floods in Punjab caused extensive damage to forest plantations and wildlife. Approximately 780 hectares of forestland and 5 lakh trees were affected. The Forest Department is assessing the full extent of the damage, estimated at Rs 3.6 crore, particularly in border districts.
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Floods damaged PSPCL infrastructure, with initial losses estimated at Rs 50 crore across 12 districts, potentially increasing. Damage includes poles, transformers, and wires. Power restoration awaits receding floodwaters to prevent electrocution. Border zone suffered the most damage, while the central zone has also reported significant damage.
In flood-hit Punjab, drones are delivering aid, a shift from their association with drug smuggling. Police, officials, and farmers are using drones for surveillance, communication, and supply drops, reaching stranded families with essential goods. This innovative use is providing critical relief.
Farmers in Ropar and Nawanshahr dispute Sutlej River encroachment and desilting. Ropar farmers blocked a highway, blaming Nawanshahr encroachments for diverting water flow and erosion. Drainage officials cite obstruction from Nawanshahr farmers and need for forest department permission for action. The Deputy Commissioner is seeking a technical solution.
Bhupesh Baghel, an AICC general secretary, blamed the Punjab floods on the state's AAP government and the BJP-led Centre, calling it a 'man-made tragedy.' He criticized the unregulated water release from dams and the Centre's perceived indifference. He also accused AAP ministers of seeking publicity over providing actual aid.
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Fourteen breaches in the bundh that flooded Ajnala
The Army aided flood victims in multiple ways: rescuing stranded individuals, providing medical evacuations, and assisting with funeral arrangements. They utilized helicopters, boats, and improvised methods to reach those in need, including a pregnant woman, a woman with a cardiac ailment, and a family mourning a death.
Through his MPLAD fund, Harbhajan has sanctioned 8 steamer boats for relief operations and added 3 more from his own resources, a source close to him says
Five pistols and 10 live cartridges recovered from his possession
The meeting was scheduled to be held on Friday, but had to be postponed due to Mann's illness
The SAD president also advocated for complete farm loan waiver for farmers and 'khet mazdoor'
PM Narendra Modi to visit Punjab on Tuesday to take stock of the flood situation
This is the first formal declaration from a political leader to adopt villages in Doaba
The actor encouraged affected families not to lose hope
Among the places in Punjab which witness rain includes Amritsar, which receives 3.7 mm rain between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm on Sunday
Rajya Sabha Member Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal provided a boat to evacuate people and transport their belongings
The troops employed a drone to deliver a rope and safety jacket to the stranded individual
He demanded the release of ‘pending’ Rs 60,000 crore by the Central Government
The admonition came in a case where a compassionate appointment approved in 2010 was inexplicably delayed for a decade before being issued in 2020 for a 'higher' post
Locals have demanded the state government to issue compensation without any delay
Police have taken possession of the other vehicle and launched an investigation
Mann was admitted to hospital after he complained of exhaustion and low heart rate
Policy change aimed at mitigating financial losses for farmers
The wall had collapsed recently due to strong water flow from the dam, posing a serious risk to the sanctity and structure of the revered temple
Water inflows in Swan and Sirsa, two major tributaries of the Sutlej that enter the river in Ropar district, have reduced considerably
Nearly 1,000 acres under water
Interacts with villagers, assure them of BSF’s prompt and continuous support
Teachers called on September 8 (Monday) to assess the condition of their respective schools and get the school premises cleaned
Department of School Education, Rural Development and Panchayats to jointly lead clean-up drive
A 22-year-old student died on NH-503 between Anandpur Sahib and Nangal after his motorcycle skidded while navigating a pothole. A truck then ran him over. The accident occurred while he was traveling with another student, who was injured.
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