This is not time to merely ask for “Sarbat da Bhala” (welfare of all), but work for it – says AAP MP Sant Seechewal. Sant Seechewal has undertaken not just one or two, but many works to help people in this difficult time, showing his sensitivity and ability to feel the pain of others. He … Read more
139 RELIEF CAMPS OPERATIONAL, SHELTERING 6121 AFFECTED PEOPLE Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian today informed that 48 more villages, 2691 population and 2131 hectares of crops have been affected during the past 24 hours. Till date, 1996 villages across 22 districts stand impacted, affecting a total population of 3,87,013. … Read more
2,000 villages and Over 4 lakh citizens impacted; 43 deaths reported in 14 districts 1.72 lakh hectares of farmland damaged in 18 districts, Widespread loss of homes, livestock, and public infrastructure Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday provided a grim overview of the state’s unprecedented flood crisis, describing it as the worst … Read more
With the India’s agrarian heartland passing from unprecedented times, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian urged Union Agriculture Minister Sh. Shivraj Singh Chauhan for an immediate relief and massive financial package to address the devastating impact of floods, besides, demanding enhanced compensation to support affected farmers after over four lakh acres … Read more
6,582 PEOPLE PROVIDED SHELTER IN RELIEF CAMPS 122 RELIEF CAMPS FUNCTIONING IN FLOOD-AFFECTED AREAS Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian, on Sunday, informed that so far 14,936 people have been evacuated to safer places from flood-affected areas across the state. He said the entire state machinery along with NDRF, SDRF, … Read more
With floods affecting seven districts of Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday convened an emergency meeting of ministers and senior officials in Chandigarh to review the situation and chalk out the next strategy. The meeting will take stock of feedback received from the flood-hit areas. Earlier, Mann had formed a high-level committee of ministers, … Read more
Gurmeet Khudian reviews preparedness for procurement with Agriculture, Food Supply & Mandi Board officials Agriculture Minister also reviews situation in flood-affected districts through VC with CAOs Gearing up for the Kharif procurement season, the Punjab Government is making a comprehensive arrangements to procure every single grain of paddy from grain markets across the state, said … Read more
CM Deploys State Government Helicopter for Flood Relief; undertake field visits of affected areas with Cabinet Colleagues In a First, State Helicopter Mobilized for Flood Relief Operations Says Relief and Rescue of Affected People Is the Top Priority In a rare humanitarian gesture, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday announced to depute … Read more
The Punjab government has directed local administrations and officials of concerned departments to maintain round-the-clock presence at the ground level to carry out rescue and relief operations on a war footing in flood-hit areas. All official leave has been cancelled until further orders. This was announced by Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal and Food … Read more
Expresses Hope That the Bond Between Tamil Nadu and Punjab Will Be Further Strengthened Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said that the state government has undertaken historic initiatives in education, health, infrastructure, power, and other key sectors for the well-being of the state and the prosperity of its people. Interacting with media … Read more