Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal, on Thursday, jointly launched a scheme to construct more than 3,100 ultramodern stadiums with an outlay of Rs 1,194 crore. Addressing a large gathering near here, Kejriwal said that the project has been launched for channelising the unbounded energy of the youth of the state in a positive manner. For the health of the body and the fitness of the mind, the work to establish more tha

Punjab's youth are set to benefit from 3,100 new sports grounds, a project inaugurated by CM Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal. The initiative aims to equip villages with modern facilities and sports gear.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann at Rajvir Jawanda's funeral in Ludhiana. Pics

Punjabi singer-actor Rajvir Jawanda was laid to rest today in his native village, Paon, Ludhiana, at the age of 35. He passed away due to multiple organ failure following a bike accident. Several Punjabi celebrities and Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann attended the funeral to pay their respects.

CHANDIGARH: In a major step towards power sector reforms, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday launched the Roshan Punjab campaign a project worth over Rs 5,000 crore aimed at making Punjab the first power cutfree state in the country. Addressing the gathering at the launch event, Arvind Kejriwal said that no government at the Centre or in the state had ever envisioned such an ambitious initiative. He praised the Pun

Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda passed away on Wednesday morning following a road accident that occurred on September 27.55 AM at Fortis Hospital, Mohali, where he had been admitted in critical condition with severe spinal injuries and brain damage, as per the statement issued by the hospital.

Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda is critically injured and on life support following a motorcycle accident in Himachal Pradesh. He sustained severe head and spine injuries and is receiving intensive care. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann visited the hospital, and the entertainment community and fans are offering prayers and support for his recovery.

PATNA: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday announced that it will contest all the 243 seats and released the first list of its candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections in Bihar scheduled to be held in two phases on November 6 and 11. AAP has decided to field Meena Singh in Begusarai, Bhanu Bharatiya in Kasba, Arun Kumar Rajak in Phulwari, Pankanj Kumar in Bankipur, Ashok Kumar Singh in Govindganj and retd Capt Dharmaraj Singh in Buxar seat, respectively. Talking to the media, AAPs Bihar in

NEW DELHI, Sep 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the Modi government is standing shoulder to shoulder with the people of Punjab and is committed to providing all possible help to the people affected by the recent flood in the state. Shah said this when Chief Minister of Punjab Bhagwant Mann called on him here and apprised him on the extent of damages caused by the floods during this years monsoon, a statement issued by the Union [] The post Centre committed to provide all possibl

Home Minister Amit Shah assured Punjab of central support for flood relief after CM Bhagwant Mann sought additional funds. The Centre noted Punjab has ample disaster funds and has already released Rs 805 crore from a Rs 1,600 crore package announced by PM Modi. However, Punjab is yet to submit a detailed memorandum for further assistance.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Assembly on Monday passed a resolution accusing the Centre of not responding adequately to the states flood crisis and demanded a special financial package of Rs 20,000 crore for compensation and rehabilitation. The resolution said Punjab had been ravaged by catastrophic floods, widely regarded as the worst and most destructive deluge since the 1988 floods, affecting over 20 lakh people, destroying crops on nearly five lakh acres, causing heavy livestock losses, and damagi

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann assured industry leaders of transparent governance and world-class infrastructure during a Gurugram roadshow for the Invest Punjab summit. Engaging with major corporates, Mann reiterated the state's commitment to being investor-first. Business leaders also endorsed Punjab as a conducive destination, aiming to attract significant investments across diverse sectors. The next roadshow is scheduled for New Delhi.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Assembly today unanimously passed a resolution seeking a comprehensive special package of Rs 20,000 crore from the Union government for compensation to farmers, rebuilding infrastructure, and restoring livelihoods in flood-affected areas. The assembly also condemned the 'lack of response and the failure' of the BJP-led union government to sanction a special financial package for the flood-hit Punjab. The resolution also condemned the Prime Ministers Office (PMO) for not re

Rajvir Jawanda, critically injured in a road accident, remains unconscious but stable, with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann confirming slight improvement in his health.

CHANDIGARH: Punjabi singer, 35-year-old Rajvir Jawanda, who was injured in a bike accident yesterday in Himachal Pradesh, continues to remain critical. He sustained brutal head and spine injuries and was rushed and admitted to Fortis hospital in Mohali. Many political leaders, including Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu and several Punjabi artistes, reached the hospital today to inquire about his health. Sources said that the accident took place on the Baddi

CHANDIGARH: Reiterating that zero stubble burning during the current paddy harvesting season is non-negotiable, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) will allegedly depute flying squad teams in hotspot districts of both Punjab and Haryana to monitor progress at the ground level. It has directed both states to enforce statutory measures with both incentives and deterrence. Both states were told to mobilise crop residue management equipment in line with harvesting patterns, intensify ev

Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda was hospitalized in critical condition after a severe road accident near Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, on Saturday, September 27. He sustained serious head and spine injuries, suffered a cardiac arrest, and is currently on ventilator support at Fortis Hospital Mohali. Fans and fellow artists, including CM Bhagwant Mann, are praying for his speedy recovery.

The singer sustained serious head and spine injuries in the road accident and was currently on ventilator support, Fortis Hospital said in the statement. The accident took place in Baddi area when he lost control of the motorcycle.

Avijot, an eight-year-old from Punjab battling Nephrotic Syndrome, passed away after Punjab floods disrupted his treatment. Sonu Sood and Bhagwant Mann had supported his family.

CHANDIGARH, Sep 24 : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday directed commissioners of police (CPs) and senior superintendents of police (SSPs) to adopt a zero-tolerance policy against crime. Chairing a virtual meeting with CPs and SSPs, the CM emphasised that in view of the festive season, it is imperative to ensure comprehensive arrangements for maintaining law and order, public safety, and the smooth conduct of events. He said that the festive season often sees increased activity by

CHANDIGARH: Amid the ongoing controversy over the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), and the blame game between the AAP-led Punjab Government and the BJP-led Union Government, senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa has written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. He has sought year-wise details of the SDRF released to Punjab and clarification regarding reports of discrepancies in the funds. A special session of the Punjab Legislative Assembly has been c

CHANDIGARH: More than 30,500 drug smugglers have been arrested across Punjab over the last 205 days as part of the state government's ongoing anti-narcotics campaign, officials said on Tuesday. The 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' or war against drugs campaign, launched to eradicate the menace of drugs from Punjab, completed 205 days on Monday. The Punjab Police on Monday conducted raids at 395 locations, leading to the arrest of 81 drug smugglers after registration of 59 first information reports (FIRs) a

CHANDIGARH: Even after issuing a notification following the Union Governments flagging of suspicious beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) scheme, the AAP-led Punjab government will now proceed to verify ration cards. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today stated that the state has sought six months time from the Centre in light of the recent floods to complete the verification process. Meanwhile, the Congress party has criticised CM Manns decision. The notification issued by the

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, a cashless medical treatment scheme providing up to Rs 10 lakh coverage for all families in the state. Registrations will commence on September 23 in Tarn Taran and Barnala, with camps set up for easy enrollment requiring only Aadhaar and voter ID.

NEW DELHI: Responding to the allegations levelled by AAPs Delhi unit president Saurabh Bhardwaj over vote deletions in the New Delhi assembly seat when it was held by former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Election Commission on Friday said it had sent a reply of 76 pages consisting of seven annexures to Atishi on January 13, days after she raised the concerns over the issue. Bhardwaj also claimed that then CM Atishi wrote to then Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar about the alleg

The initial assessment of damage from floods that have ravaged Punjab over the past weeks is around Rs 13,800 crore and the final figure will likely be higher, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann told NDTV Friday.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched 'mission Chardi Kala' to restore the state after devastating floods, the worst since 1988. Approximately 2,300 villages were flooded, impacting 20 lakh people and causing extensive damage to infrastructure, schools, and homes. Mann appealed to citizens nationwide, industrialists, and charitable trusts to contribute to the rehabilitation efforts, ensuring transparency in the management of donations.

CHANDIGARH: Following in the footsteps of Maharashtrawhich has often been in the spotlight for targeting outsiders amid the Maha Marathi rowseveral panchayats in Punjab are now passing resolutions directing migrant labourers to leave their villages. Around 27 villages in Hoshiarpur district have passed such resolutions, announcing that they will no longer issue residence verification (residence certificates) to migrant labourers in their respective areas. Migrants without valid documents issued

CHANDIGARH: Citing security concerns, the Union Government has denied permission for a Sikh jatha (group of pilgrims) to visit Pakistan for the Parkash Parb (birth anniversary) of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, in November this year. This move has triggered a political row in Punjab, with all major political parties criticizing the BJP-led central government and accusing it of double standardsparticularly in light of the government allowing a T-20 cricket match between India and Pakista

LUCKNOW/CHANDIGARH/MUMBAI: Even as cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025 championship scheduled for Sunday, there are growing calls from various quarters, including relatives of the Pahalgam massacre victims , to boycott the event. Aishanya Dwivedi, the young widow of one of the Pahalagam massacre victims, came out strongly against the championship, condemning the gesture and urging all the stakeholders concerned to boycott the fixture. Criticising the B

Punjab BJP president accused the AAP government of not utilising the State Disaster Relief Fund, demanding Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to apologise to the people of Punjab

CHANDIGARH: On the eve of the much-anticipated Asia Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday hit out at the BJP-led union government, stating that the match is not getting as much backlash as Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh did when he starred in a music video alongside a Pakistani actor. Interacting with media persons here today, CM Mann said, Diljit Dosanjh was branded a traitor when his movie with a Pakistani actor was to be release

CHANDIGARH: The controversy over the Rs 12,000 crore, which the Centre claims is available with the Punjab government, refuses to die down, as the state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president, Sunil Jakhar, once again targeted Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday by citing the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report released in September last year. The CAG report revealed that the state government had not invested Rs 9,041.74 crore available under the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF),

CHANDIGARH, Sept 13: Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar on Saturday accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of misleading people over the issue of funds meant for disaster relief and cited a CAG report, claiming that funds under the SDRF are lying unused. Jakhar demanded that the chief minister apologise to the people of Punjab and also ensure proper utilisation of the disaster relief funds. According to the CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) report, it is clearly stated that as of [] The post SDRF

Bhagwant Mann convened a series of high-level meetings with key officials to assess the state's flood relief and rebuilding efforts

Mann reiterated that Punjab will provide the highest compensation in the country to affected families. This is not just an announcement. Unlike earlier times when farmers were given meagre cheques of Rs. 26, this time, strict instructions have been issued to DCs to ensure fair and transparent assessment. I belong to a farmer's family, my own fields have been submerged in the past, I know the pain, he said.

CHANDIGARH: A day after being discharged from the hospital after about six days, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today said that the state government will ensure compensation to all flood victims across the state within 45 days. Striking an emotional chord with the public, he said he is not the Mukh Mantri of Punjab but the Dukh Mantri. Chairing a high-level meeting at his official residence, CM Mann said that a few days ago, he had announced that his government would give the highest compen

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government and the opposition parties including the Congress and the Shiromani Akali Dal have termed the Rs 1,600 crore flood relief package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Gurdaspur on Tuesday as a cruel joke and a drop in the ocean. The farmers unions have also pointed out the inadequacy of the package announced. The BJP, on the other hand, accused the state government of presenting irrational data to secure central aid. P

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann unveiled flood relief measures, including Rs 20,000 per acre compensation for farmers and Rs 4 lakh for families who lost members. Loan deferments for farmers and aid for livestock losses were also announced. Arvind Kejriwal praised Mann's concern and the government's commitment to delivering aid to those affected, even during his illness.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab cabinet on Monday decided to provide a compensation of Rs 20,000 per acre to the flood-affected farmers. The cabinet also decided to extend Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia to the next of kin of a victim killed in the floods. Moreover, the cabinet cleared a scheme called 'Jisda Khet, Usdi Ret' -- whereby the farmers can remove and sell the sand deposited in their fields. The cabinet meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann via video conferencing. Mann is recuperating in a ho

Punjab government approved Rs 20,000 per acre compensation for flood damage. Farmers can now extract and sell sand from their fields. Bhagwant Mann announced Rs 4 lakh for families who lost members. Debt repayment for farmers is extended by six months. Financial aid will be provided for livestock loss. The government will survey damaged properties.

BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh criticized Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, blaming his government's alleged illegal mining practices for exacerbating the state's flood crisis. Chugh claimed the AAP government failed to properly assess the damage, while the central government has provided substantial disaster management funds. Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to visit flood-affected Gurdaspur to review relief efforts.

Following devastating floods in Punjab, the AAP government plans to allow farmers to remove sand deposits from their inundated fields to facilitate the sowing of the Rabi crop. This decision aims to address farmers' concerns about sand accumulation hindering future cultivation. While 40 villages are affected and relief operations are underway, the policy announcement awaits Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's return.

CHANDIGARH: The AAP-led Punjab Government is set to introduce a new policy allowing farmers to remove sand from flood-hit fields, and to sell extracted sand for additional income. Punjab Incharge of AAP Manish Sisodia, today announced that the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government is set to bring major relief for farmers affected by the recent floods. The state government will soon announce a policy to allow farmers to freely remove sand deposited in their fields due to the floods, ensuring agricu

Bhagwant Mann, Punjab's Chief Minister, is recovering well at Fortis Hospital Mohali. He was admitted on Friday due to exhaustion and a low heart rate. Hospital authorities report his vitals are now normal. A cabinet meeting he was to chair was postponed. Arvind Kejriwal visited Mann to check on his health.

CHANDIGARH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Punjab on September 9 to take stock of the flood situation in the state. Meanwhile, the state government has estimated a loss of Rs 13,289 crore due to the floods that have ravaged the state. Sources said PM Modi is expected to conduct an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas, including border districts. However, his official schedule is yet to be announced. After casting his vote for the vice-presidential election on Tuesday, PM Mo

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood on Sunday met in Punjab an eight-year-old boy with a kidney ailment, whom he and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann have promised to help financially after an NDTV campaign.

Politics over flood relief operations in Punjab Critics are revisiting CM Bhagwant Manns earlier statements in which he blamed the previous government of mismanaging the 2023 floods. The resurgence comes at a time when the state is facing one of its worst floods. Both the public and the politicians are digging out his old remarks. With these old statements now resurfacing on social media and a journalist asking him about them made the CM uncomfortable. On the other hand, Congress MLA Sukhpal Sin

Delhi CM Gupta said that she talked to her Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann and told him that Delhi stands shoulder to shoulder with the state and is ready to extend any help needed to deal with the situation due to the floods.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, alleging that he is yet to respond to the AAP government's demand for releasing the state's pending Rs 60,000 crore with the Centre. Cheema alleged that the BJP-led Centre has utterly failed Punjab in the time of crisis. Talking to reporters here, he said Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had written to Modi for the release of Rs 60,000 crore of the state's funds stuck with the Centre. He clai

Bhagwant Mann, Punjab's Chief Minister, is recovering at Fortis Hospital Mohali. He was admitted after complaining of exhaustion and a low heart rate. Hospital officials report his vital signs are stable. Several AAP leaders, including Manish Sisodia, visited him. Sisodia mentioned Mann had an electrolyte imbalance. The cabinet meeting was postponed due to Mann's illness.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's health is improving and stable, as per the sources. Yesterday, he was rushed to the Fortis hospital in Mohali after he complained of exhaustion and a low heart rate. Sources said that CM Mann's vitals are now stable, and he could be discharged from the hospital soon. Mann was suffering from a high fever for the past three days, reportedly caused by a bacterial infection, suspected from drinking unclean water during his trips to flood-affected are

The Minister said that the Chief Minister is doing better and is advised to stay in the hospital for two to three days

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Health Update: The Chief Minister of Punjab, was admitted to Fortis Hospital in Mohali. He complained of exhaustion and a low heart rate. Doctors assessed his vitals and stabilized his condition. He is currently under observation. A cabinet meeting was postponed due to his health. Arvind Kejriwal visited Mann earlier.

CHANDIGARH : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was admitted to Fortis Hospital in Mohali on Friday evening after he complained of exhaustion and a low heart rate, sources in the government said. The 51-year-old Chief Minister, who was accompanied by his wife, Dr. Gurpreet Kaur Mann, had reportedly been suffering from viral fever and digestion-related issues for the past two days. His condition failed to improve, prompting hospitalisation for further evaluation and treatment. A team of doctors

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann suddenly fell ill and is suffering from viral fever and digestion related health problems. He has been hospitalised.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was hospitalized at Fortis Hospital Mohali due to deteriorating health, missing a Cabinet meeting and Arvind Kejriwal's flood area visit.

The Punjab Cabinet meeting got postponed because Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann fell ill. He is recovering from viral fever and digestion problems. The meeting was to address flood relief efforts. Arvind Kejriwal visited Mann to check on his health. Kejriwal assessed flood damage in Sultanpur Lodhi, Kapurthala. Punjab is facing severe floods, with rising death toll and agricultural damage.

Less than 24 hours after NDTV began a campaign to help an eight-year-old with a kidney ailment whose village has been affected by the floods in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Bollywood actor Sonu Sood have assured the family of aid.

With Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann contracting a high fever ahead of his planned visit to a flood-affected area in the state with Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP chief took stock of the situation himself.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is indisposed. He was to accompany Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on a tour of flood-affected Sultanpur Lodhi in Kapurthala district on Thursday. However, he cancelled his visit. Kejriwal called on Mann at the chief minister's official residence in Chandigarh and inquired about his health. The meeting lasted for about half an hour. It is learnt that the doctors attending to Mann had advised h

CHANDIGARH : A fresh spell of heavy rains compounded the flood situation in Punjab with the death toll rising to 37 on Wednesday, while crops on 1.75 lakh hectares of land in 23 districts got damaged by the worst deluge in the state since 1988. Rescue and relief operations are underway on a war footing as help poured in from several quarters for over 3.55 lakh people in 1,655 villages, desperately looking for succour. Following heavy rains, an alert has been sounded in Rupnagar and Patiala distr

Arvind Kejriwal, AAP national convenor, will assess flood-hit Punjab alongside Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, reviewing relief efforts and engaging with affected residents. Saurabh Bharadwaj is already in Punjab with aid, as AAP leaders and citizens nationwide send supplies. With all 23 districts affected and a rising death toll, Punjab faces its worst floods in decades, prompting widespread support.

CHANDIGARH: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit flood-affected areas of Punjab on Thursday to assess the damage and the needs of affected farmers. He has spoken to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and State Governor Gulab Chand Kataria today to inquire about the flood situation. In a post on X, Chouhan said, Today, I discussed about the flood situation due to heavy rainfall in Punjab with the Honourable Governor of Punjab, Chief Minister, and Agricu

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann assessed flood-affected regions in Firozepur district, assuring villagers of full government compensation for damages. Mann, visibly moved by residents' concerns, urged patience and promised improved disaster preparedness. He directed officials to promptly address complaints and reiterated his call for increased central government disaster relief.

Punjab has declared itself a disaster-affected state due to unprecedented rainfall and flooding, impacting over 1200 villages and displacing lakhs of people. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann compared the situation to the severe floods of 1988, appealing for national support. Across northern India, the IMD has issued red alerts, warning of continued heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides.

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said that the flood situation faced by the state is more severe than that in 1988 and expressed hope that people of the country will stand by the state.

Punjab is facing severe floods, impacting all districts. Over 3.5 lakh people are affected, and 30 lives have been lost. Relief efforts are underway with financial aid from Haryana. Punjab government seeks increased central assistance. The Governor and Chief Minister are visiting affected areas. The state is grappling with the aftermath of heavy rains and overflowing rivers.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday sought an upward revision in the relief norms for those affected by the devastating floods in the state. Mann said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah had called him on Monday and he had apprised them about the situation in the state. CM Mann toured the flood affected areas of Ferozepur district in a boat to take stock of the situation at the ground level. Aboard the boat with officers, he visited Gatti Rajo vi

PATIALA: AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra on Tuesday allegedly escaped police out to arrest him in a rape case, sources said. Gunshots were fired, and a policeman sustained an injury after being hit by an SUV in which Pathanmajra escaped, they said. The Sanour MLA was helped in his escape by his supporters, sources said. Patiala Senior Superintendent of Police Varun Sharma could not be reached for comments. A hunt is on for the MLA, who attacked his own party's government over floods and questi

CHANDIGARH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to discuss the flood situation in the State and assured all possible assistance from the Centre. The conversation took place shortly after Prime Minister Modi landed in New Delhi following his visit to China. According to official sources, the Prime Minister expressed concern over the flood damage and reiterated the Union Governments commitment to extend all necessary support to Punjab. On Sunday, Man

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann immediately after returning to Delhi from China to enquire about the flood situation in the state and assured him of every support needed. Immediately after landing in Delhi, Prime Minister Modi called up Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to discuss the situation due Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to

Following his arrival in New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi contacted Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to address the severe flooding caused by heavy rains in Punjab. Modi assured Mann of the Central government's complete support in managing the crisis.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of full support as massive floods hit districts like Amritsar and Hoshiarpur.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab opposition leader Partap Singh Bajwa on Monday targeted the Bhagwant Mann government and the Centre for abandoning the flood-hit state in its darkest hour. We have all seen how AAP MLAs are now claiming that it was the fault of officers, and even cabinet minister Barinder Kumar Goyal went on record saying he would suspend erring officials. But the people of Punjab are asking one simple question why did Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann convene the first flood control meeting only

CHANDIGARH: The flood situation in Punjab has worsened due to incessant heavy rainfall, causing major rivers including the Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, and Ghaggar to swell. Out of Punjabs 23 districts, 22 have been affected so far. A total of 1,312 villages are impacted, nearly 3 lakh acres of standing crops have been inundated, and 26 people have lost their lives. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the release of Rs 60,000 crore in state funds that he claim

CHANDIGARH: The flood situation in Punjab has worsened due to incessant heavy rainfall, causing major rivers including the Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, and Ghaggar to swell. Out of Punjabs 23 districts, 22 have been affected so far. A total of 1,312 villages are impacted, nearly 3 lakh acres of standing crops have been inundated, and 26 people have lost their lives. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the release of 60,000 crore in state funds that he claims a

Punjab is grappling with severe flooding, prompting Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to request Prime Minister Modi to release Rs 60,000 crore in pending state funds. The floods, triggered by heavy rains and dam water releases, have devastated seven districts, submerging farmland and impacting livelihoods. The state government has extended school closures and seeks revised disaster relief compensation norms for farmers.

Punjab faces severe floods affecting thousands of villages. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release Rs 60,000 crore of the state's funds. Mann seeks revised SDRF norms for higher compensation to farmers. He highlights significant crop and livestock losses. The state government wants to pay Rs 50,000 per acre to affected farmers.

CHANDIGARH: The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government has come under fire after three ministers, who were on a tour of flood-hit areas to oversee relief and rescue operations, were caught on camera chatting about luxury cruises in Sweden and Goa, even as villages around them struggled with rising waters. A purportedly 27-second video, which is being widely shared on social media, shows these three state cabinet ministers discussing their cruise trips while inspecting the flood situation in Tarn Ta

CHANDIGARH: The flood situation in Punjab remains critical, with 836 villages and standing crops across more than 1.10 lakh acres affected in eight districts, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur and Amritsar, due to swelling of the Ravi, Beas and Sutlej rivers. So far, 7,689 people have been evacuated to safer locations. Heavy rains and the rising Ghaggar river, following intense rainfall in its catchment area and the opening of floodgates at Sukhna Lake

Describing the situation in Amritsar as unprecedented, Bhagwant Mann assured all possible assistance from his government, adding that the State has already started massive relief and rescue work

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann surveyed flood-stricken regions in Gurdaspur, directing officials to utilize the state helicopter for aid delivery. Many villages are submerged due to overflowing rivers and continuous rainfall. Mann assured residents of complete support, offering the government's resources for essential supplies. Rescue operations are ongoing, involving NDRF, the Army, and state agencies.

CHANDIGARH: The flood situation remains grim in eight districts of Punjab --Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur and Fazilka-- where the Ravi, Beas and Sutlej rivers are in spate. Approximately 400 students and 40 staff members are feared to be trapped in rising floodwaters at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Daburi village of Gurdaspur. The school is situated along the Gurdaspur-Dorangla road. According to sources, Kiran nullah, which flows adjacent to the

CHANDIGARH: The flood situation remains grim in eight districts of Punjab --Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur and Fazilka-- where the Ravi, Beas and Sutlej rivers are in spate. As many as 22 CRPF personnel and three civilians were evacuated from a flooded village by an Army helicopter, just minutes before the building they were sheltering in collapsed. A defence spokesperson said that the Army, in a swift and daring operation, evacuated the people who

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, while attending the launch of the fifth phase of Tamil Nadu's Chief Ministers Breakfast Scheme in Chennai on Tuesday, praised the initiative and said he would explore implementing a similar scheme in Punjab. However, his presence at the event drew sharp criticism from opposition parties in Punjab, as the state continues to grapple with severe flooding. Mann lauded Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for the initiative, which aims to reduce schoo

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced closure of all schools in the state from August 27 to 30 in the wake of heavy rains forecast.

CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann, on Tuesday, launched the expansion of the states flagship Chief Ministers Morning Breakfast Scheme to 2,430 government-aided schools in urban areas at St Joseph Primary School, Mylapore. During the event, Mann said he would consider introducing a similar programme in Punjab at the cabinet meeting scheduled for Wednesday. Talking at the event, Stalin said the breakfast scheme will now benefit 20.59 lakh students in 37,416

The Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann hails his Tamil Nadu counterpart Mr. Stalin as peoples leader

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin launched the expansion of the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme in Chennai. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann attended as chief guest. The scheme now benefits 3.06 lakh more children in 2,429 schools. A total of 20.59 lakh children across the state will now receive breakfast. Food is prepared in a centralised kitchen and transported to schools.

Congress infighting on centre stage in Zira vs Rana row The infighting has erupted in the Punjab Congress, this time between Kapurthala MLA Rana Gurjit Singh and former Zira MLA Kulbir Singh Zira. Zira wrote to the party leadership seeking Ranas expulsion. Zira posted on X a clip from a two-month-old interview of Rana and wrote, Ravan was a scholar of the four Vedas, and none was wiser than him, but his ego led to his downfall. I dont see much difference between Rana ji and Ravan. Rana reportedl

NEW DELHI, Aug 24: Food Minister Pralhad Joshi stated that the Centre has not reduced even a single beneficiary from the approved 1.41 crore beneficiaries under NFSA in Punjab, but only asked the state government to recheck beneficiaries based on the inclusion criteria so that deserving claimants get the benefit. His remark, on Saturday, came hours after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann claimed that the BJP-led Central government wants the removal of names of more than eight lakh ration card

CHANDIGARH: Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi, asking Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to get his facts right, said that the Central Government has not removed even a single beneficiary from the 1.41 crore names approved under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) in Punjab. Pralhad Joshi said that the Union Government has only asked the state government to recheck beneficiaries based on the inclusion criteria so that deserving claimants get the benefit. In a post on X, Joshi wrote, Bhagwant

HOSHIAPUR: Four more people succumbed to burn injuries , with the death toll in the LPG tanker fire incident rising to seven, an official said on Sunday. Hoshiarpur Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain said Manjit Singh, 60, Vijay, 17, Jaswinder Kaur, 65, and Aradhna Verma, 30, all residents of Mandiala, died at a private hospital overnight. Civil Surgeon Dr Pawan Kumar said the four, who had sustained more than 90 per cent burns, were on ventilator support. On Friday, around 10 pm, an LPG tanker ca

Residents of Mandiala and nearby villages blocked the Hoshiarpur-Jalandhar road for over three hours, demanding compensation and action following an LPG tanker explosion that killed two and injured 21. The protest ended after SDM Gursimranjeet Kaur assured compensation and accountability. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announced financial aid, while officials visited the site, ensuring support and investigation into the tragic incident.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has made it clear that no beneficiary will be removed from the National Food Security Act (NFSA) list as long as he is in office, setting the stage for a potential confrontation with the Union Government. The NFSA provides subsidised wheat to eligible households, and the Centre had asked the Punjab Government to verify 11 lakh suspicious beneficiaries and delete them by 30 September. Hitting back at the Centre, Mann said, As long as I am the CM of