05
Sep
Chandigarh: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Giani Harpreet Singh has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking immediate intervention as Punjab reels under one of the worst floods in decades. In his letter, Singh urged the Centre to recognize the situation as a “major national calamity” and release emergency relief funds without delay. He pointed out that Punjab, which has historically made unmatched sacrifices for the country, is today battling widespread devastation. According to Singh, nearly 3.84 lakh people have been directly impacted, with thousands of homes, livestock, and agricultural lands destroyed. Over 1,500 villages are under water, leaving farmers,…
