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Punjab flood worsens, 108 km Indo-Pakistan international border fence inundated

Gurdaspur is the most affected district in Punjab with 114 villages inundated.

published on : 20th August 2023
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Punjab: Water recedes in flood-hit areas; people recall terrifying memories of 1988 deluge

The residents belonging to the flood-affected villages are recalling the terrifying memories of the 1988 floods when the entire Ferozepur had got submerged in floods.

published on : 19th August 2023
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Gurdaspur worst-hit as dam water brings misery to Punjab

With 500 more people evacuated today, the authorities claim to have rescued 5,500 people in the last four days, Gurdaspur alone accounting for 625 evacuees.

published on : 19th August 2023
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Flood fury in Punjab: Two teen boys drown in swollen river, 150 villages marooned

Officials fear the flood situation may escalate further as heavy rain is expected in upstream Himachal Pradesh, where the catchment areas of the Pong and Bhakra dams lie.

published on : 18th August 2023
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Gender-neutral restrooms become a reality in Punjab and Haryana High Court: Report

As many as five toilets were designated for use by transgender persons at various locations in the High Court premises.

published on : 18th August 2023
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Punjab's downstream districts flooded in the aftermath of Himachal rains

The catchment areas of Pong Dam on the Beas river and Bhakra-Nangal dam on the Sutlej river are in Himachal and both the dams continue to receive heavy inflow.

published on : 17th August 2023
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Punjab CM asks ministers to visit flood-hit areas; rescue operations underway

Many areas in Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar and Gurdaspur districts were inundated following the release of excess water from the Bhakra and Pong dams, officials said.

published on : 16th August 2023
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Several villages in Punjab inundated after water released from Pong, Bhakra dam

Several people were trapped in their homes in Bhanam and Lower Bela villages, located near the Sutlej River, due to a strong current, villagers said.

published on : 15th August 2023
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‘Needy’ farmers to get hunting permits in Punjab  

Sources said the state government has allowed short-term permits to aggrieved farmers -- not to the hunters or others -- as was the case earlier.

published on : 14th August 2023
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Law change may hit Punjab power subsidy scheme, puts state govt and consumers at risk

In Punjab, domestic consumption of elections up to 300 units is free, while farmers are completely exempted from electricity charges.

published on : 7th August 2023
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Chandigarh Diary: Tomatoes disappear from Raj Bhawan

With the move, Purohit aims to underscore the importance of responsible use of resources during challenging times, sources said.

published on : 5th August 2023
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Punjab, Mizoram among states most stressed fiscally; Delhi least indebted

An analysis of the latest numbers from the government reveals that only four states and union territories out of the 31 in India have debt levels below 20% of their Gross State Domestic Product.

published on : 1st August 2023
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NIA raids 31 locations in Punjab, Haryana over attack on Indian mission in London

The High Commission was attacked in March by a group of about 50 people, who committed criminal trespass, caused disrespect to the Indian flag, damage to public property and injuries to officials.

published on : 1st August 2023
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Delhi Police inspector killed in hit-and-run case

“The deceased inspector had stopped his Ciaz car due to some mechanical problem and was standing outside.

published on : 31st July 2023
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Two youths swept away by Sutlej floodwaters in custody of Pak Rangers

According to sources,  two youth were yesterday swept away to Pakistan in Sutlej river from near Ginniwala village in Ferozepur district of Punjab.

published on : 31st July 2023
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PNB net profit surges four-fold to Rs 1,255 crore

Provisions for bad loans declined to Rs 4,374 crore in the first quarter of the current fiscal as compared to Rs 4,814 crore in the same quarter of previous year.

published on : 27th July 2023
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Punjab floods: 41 killed, over 1,600 people living in relief camps

Several districts of Punjab and Haryana were battered by the recent heavy downpour that paralysed daily life and flooded vast tracts of residential and agricultural land.

published on : 26th July 2023
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1,457 villages still affected by floods in Punjab

Several districts of Punjab and Haryana were battered by the recent heavy downpour that left normal life paralysed and flooded vast tracts of residential and agricultural land.

published on : 23rd July 2023
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Fresh spell of rain in Punjab, Haryana; Bhakra dam under watch after surge

The fresh spell of rain has again sent people scampering to shore up resources and protect their property in the two states.

published on : 22nd July 2023
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Unfortunate that Governor doesn't know whether calling special Assembly session was legal or not: Punjab CM

Mann said during the previous Amarinder Singh government tenure, the Assembly session was called twice without the permission of the governor as the session was not prorogued.

published on : 22nd July 2023
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