Punjab

Volunteers are distributing rations, fodder for cattle, and helping to evacuate people from the flood-hit districts of Punjab

Says investment of Rs 15 crore in creating embankments along the Sutlej and its tributaries in the district has paid off

Royal assets under dispute include forts, palatial buildings, hundreds of acres of land, jewellery, vintage cars and a huge bank balance

Says he would soon meet the flood-affected people and review the grave situation

The Trust’s teams are visiting flood-hit villages to distribute essential relief, including ration kits, mosquito nets, medicines, fodder for livestock and other necessities

MLA Kuljeet Singh Randhawa visits Tiwana embankment, reassures residents of administration's preparedness to handle any emergency

Seeks revision in norms for funds available in SDRF, saying his government wanted to pay at least Rs 50,000 per acre to affected farmers

Heavy rain may trigger landslides and flash floods in Uttarakhand in September and could disrupt normal life in south Haryana, Delhi and north Rajasthan, predicts Met Department

The delay had sparked protests and repeated appeals from aspirants, with the PCMS Association pressing the Health Department to expedite the process

The troops rescued them from the first floor of a building with a ladder, and then evacuated them over 3 km in a boat, followed by 15 km in an Army vehicle to a safer place

The court refused regular bail to a man accused of duping an investor of over Rs 2.14 lakh in an online financial fraud

Chief Secretary Punjab visited flood-affected villages and also distributed essential relief materials

Exceptional circumstances must justify direct approach to High Court

Seize premium liquor bottles and illicit stock

Justice Peiris makes the remarks while addressing students at the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law conference

Woman safely transported to Pattan for medical treatment

2 houses collapse at Rampur Gaura village due to fresh spell of rain

Floods 20 more Ajnala villages; Over 30,000 residents of Ramdass, Lopoke affected

4,711 evacuated in last 24 hours | Relief ops underway

Flooding in Kapurthala's Sultanpur Lodhi has worsened, impacting over 100 villages and damaging crops on 35,480 acres. A new breach occurred, prompting increased monitoring of earthen embankments due to rising water levels and heavy rainfall warnings. Farmers and police are conducting round-the-clock vigil to protect remaining embankments.

Floodwaters have inundated villages in Fazilka, leaving thousands stranded. Residents claim politicians' visits are hindering rescue efforts. Officials report 10,000-12,000 people remain stranded, and rescue operations are hampered by blocked roads and VIP movements.

Karan Bir Singh Gill's Rural Grist uses a historic water-powered mill to grind PBW 1 Chapati wheat, preserving nutrients and flavor. The brand combines tradition and modern innovation, offering health-conscious flour in sustainable packaging. The initiative is supported by Punjab Agricultural University.

Approximately one lakh devotees celebrated Guru Nanak Dev's 538th wedding anniversary at Gurdwara Kandh Sahib, despite rain. Organizers ensured a clean city, managed traffic, and provided special lighting. Local officials, including the MLA, worked to ensure the successful and politically significant event.

Trucks with relief material lined up in Sultanpur Lodhi

Illegal construction and commercial activity threaten the Jhajjar Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary's eco-sensitive zone. Despite a ban, violations have increased. The Ropar Wildlife Department plans an eco-tourism project on the sanctuary's edge, featuring nature walks, an interpretation center, and wildlife viewing facilities, while prohibiting residential facilities.