Punjab

The court has fixed September 9 for hearing a PIL seeking court's intervention and supervision in carrying out relief work in two states

The bench concluded that the scheme was neither statutory nor financially viable, adding that retired employees continue to receive statutory entitlements under central laws

He also expressed hope that the Centre will rise above politics and extend help to the state amidst the crisis

He questioned why Prime Minister Narendra Modi couldn’t visit the flood-hit areas for an on-the-spot assessment, given his recent return from the SCO summit

Pakistan army and the civil administration continue restoration work at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur after it was flooded last week, the state-run Radio Pakistan reports

District administration is maintaining a continuous vigil to ensure safety of residents

The victims’ father, Harnek Singh, a daily wager and village chowkidar, is still grappling with the shock of losing both his sons in a single day

Says this exposes the moral and legal rot within the ruling party

Beas flows at 2.8 cusecs; several more houses collapse in Kapurthala

Aim is to help farmers manage waterlogged fields and plan alternative cropping strategies

The police maintained that their operation was disrupted by villagers, creating chaos that allowed the MLA to escape custody

In a video message uploaded on X, Kejriwal also urged all political parties and the central government to provide aid to the people of Punjab

On Monday, Punjab's power demand fell to a low of 5,402 MW, with the maximum daytime demand remaining around 6,000 MW

Actor Sonam Bajwa also took to her Instagram to lend support

Chandigarh has five major choes, including Sukhna Choe, N-Choe, Patiala Ki Rao, and Dhanas Choe, that act as stormwater highways, carrying rainwater into the Ghaggar river system

Through his lyrics, Harry Dhanoa attempts to capture the anguish of farmers and the widespread devastation

Amid the FIR, the Sanaur MLA accuses Delhi-based AAP leadership of 'illegitimately ruling over Punjab'

Actors Sanjay Dutt and Himanshi Khurana also extended support

This cames just hours after Pathanmajra publicly criticised his own party’s government over its handling of flood relief efforts and accused a 'Delhi lobby' of interfering in Punjab’s internal affairs

Pathanmajra said the Punjab Police have booked him under IPC 376 in an old case involving his ex-wife

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir worsened the flood situation in Punjab. Several districts like Pathankot, Gurdaspur, and Ferozepur are severely affected, with inundated villages and damaged crops. The Sutlej and Beas Rivers are in spate, prompting relief operations and warnings for residents.

A man drowned in Chamaru village floodwater. The Patiala district administration issued an alert due to heavy rainfall, warning residents near the Ghaggar and Tangri rivers. Residents of several villages were advised to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travel.

Villagers in Kapurthala urge the district administration to repair cracks in the Beas River's dhussi bundh, which developed near Lakh Warian and Passan Kadim villages. The water flow has decreased, but crops on over 37,000 acres across 105 villages, including 70 in Sultanpur Lodhi, have already been damaged by flooding.

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.

Hundreds of buildings illegally occupy the Ghaggar riverbed, obstructing its natural flow and increasing flood risk. Corrupt practices and a lack of action against encroachments exacerbate the problem, despite significant spending on flood control measures.