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26 Sep

Punjab Assembly Speaker Appeals for Unity, Urges Parties to Set Aside Politics Amid Flood Crisis

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Chandigarh, September 26, 2025: Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Friday appealed to all political parties to rise above partisan politics during the special session convened to discuss the devastating floods that have ravaged the state. “No politics should be played over the floods,” Sandhwan said, urging legislators to work together to ensure swift relief and rehabilitation for affected communities.The session began with tributes to the flood victims, as well as eminent personalities including former minister Harpal Toor, Punjabi comedian Jaswinder Bhalla, and music maestro Charanjit Ahuja. Punjab has witnessed unprecedented flooding this monsoon, affecting 23 districts, 2,565 villages,…

20 Sep

BREAKING: CM Bhagwant Mann Suspends Three Senior Officers Over Punjab Flood Mishandling

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major development, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has taken decisive action against senior officials in connection with the recent flood crisis in the state. Three senior officers have been suspended for alleged negligence and failure to respond effectively during the emergency situation. This came after the gates of Madhopur headworks were left broken during the floods. It is being reported that the suspension orders were issued following an internal review of the administrative lapses that worsened the impact of flooding in multiple districts earlier this monsoon season. Without naming the officers immediately, official sources confirmed…

19 Sep

Punjab CM Announces Major Price Cut on Verka Dairy Products from September 22

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Chandigarh, September 19 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has announced a significant reduction in the prices of Verka milk and dairy products to provide relief to the public.The Chief Minister said Verka, a trusted brand of the state’s farmer cooperative Milkfed, has decided to lower the prices of its popular dairy items. The revised rates will take effect from the morning of September 22, 2025. He added that the price cuts are aligned with the Union Government’s GST 2.0 reforms, which reduced taxes on essential dairy products. Mann emphasized that such measures will further strengthen the state’s cooperative…

18 Sep

Punjab Assembly Calls Special Session to Address Flood Relief and Safety Measures

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh)— The Punjab government has convened a special session of the state assembly from September 26 to 29, 2025, to address the widespread devastation caused by recent floods.The four-day session will focus on introducing amendments aimed at strengthening disaster response and approving new laws for fair and timely compensation to affected families. Officials said the assembly will also deliberate on public-friendly measures designed to improve preparedness against future calamities.Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the upcoming session will prioritise relief for flood victims while ensuring that safety and compensation systems are made more robust. The government has promised swift…

17 Sep

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Launches ‘Mission Chardi Kala’ to Rebuild Flood-Hit State

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Chandigarh, September 17: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday launched Mission Chardi Kala, a global fundraising campaign to support the rehabilitation of victims of the devastating 2025 floods in Punjab.In a video address, Mann described the disaster as “the most horrifying tragedy in Punjab’s history.” He said the floods submerged 2,300 villages, affected more than two million people, destroyed five lakh acres of crops, damaged 3,200 schools, 19 colleges, and 1,400 health facilities, and washed away 8,500 km of roads and 2,500 bridges. At least 56 lives were lost, while over seven lakh people were left homeless. The…

16 Sep

Punjab CM Orders Swift Medical Relief in Flood-Hit Districts

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Chandigarh, September 16, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has directed officials to step up relief operations in flood-affected districts, with a strong focus on safeguarding human and animal health.Reviewing the ongoing efforts with senior officials from the Health and Family Welfare Department, the CM emphasized that timely medical aid must reach every impacted resident. He also instructed authorities to ensure the immediate drainage of stagnant and contaminated water from fields and villages to curb the spread of diseases.Mann highlighted that swift action was crucial in preventing health crises. “Our government remains committed to protecting public health and ensuring that…

15 Sep

CM Mann Questions Centre on Blocking Sikh Pilgrims While Allowing Cricket with Pakistan

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Chandigarh, September 15, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday criticised the Union government for what he termed “double standards” in its dealings with Pakistan. He said that while cricket matches between the two countries were permitted, Sikh devotees were being stopped from travelling to Nankana Sahib on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Purb.In a live address, Mann said the Centre’s reasoning was contradictory. “On one hand, matches are being played with Pakistan. On the other, Sikh Jathas are barred from visiting Nankana Sahib. Players claim they avoided shaking hands with Pakistani cricketers but how is…

13 Sep

CM Bhagwant Mann Launches Statewide Post-Flood Relief Plan, Allocates Rs 100 Crore for Recovery Efforts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a decisive move to tackle the aftermath of the devastating floods across Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced a large-scale rehabilitation and sanitation campaign, backed by an immediate allocation of Rs 100 crore. Addressing a press conference, the Chief Minister laid out the government's action plan, stating that although water levels are now receding, the challenge ahead lies in restoring cleanliness, public health, and infrastructure in over 2,300 flood-affected villages. “Floodwaters may be retreating, but the work has just begun,” Mann said. “Many villages are left with layers of silt, damaged infrastructure, and health…

12 Sep

CM Mann Assures Swift Compensation for Flood Victims, Vows No Family Will Be Left Unsupported

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Mohali, September 12 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, addressing the media after being discharged from hospital, pledged that every affected family will receive timely compensation for losses caused by the recent floods. He stressed that he will not rest until cheques are delivered directly into the hands of victims.Mann said he had convened a meeting with top officials, where strict instructions were issued to conduct girdawari (damage assessment) across affected areas. “I will not sleep peacefully until the compensation reaches the people,” he remarked, recalling his earlier announcement of ₹20,000 per acre compensation for damaged crops the highest such…

12 Sep

After Hospital Discharge, Punjab CM to Lead Statewide Flood Relief Review Today

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Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is returning to official duties just a day after being released from the hospital, with his first major task being a comprehensive review of Punjab’s flood relief operations. The Chief Minister was discharged from Fortis Hospital, Mohali on Thursday afternoon after a six-day stay. He exited the hospital at approximately 4:35 PM, briefly acknowledging the public gathered outside before heading straight to his official residence in Chandigarh. Officials confirmed that CM Mann will chair a high-level virtual meeting today at 11:00 AM, where top bureaucrats — including departmental secretaries and deputy commissioners from…