IndiaSep 04, 2025
Shivraj Singh Chouhan visits flood-affected areas of Amritsar district
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who reached Punjab, visited the flood-affected areas of Amritsar district on Thursday. During this, he met the local people and farmers and listened to their problems and took stock of the damage to crops due to flooding in the fields.
Apart from Amritsar, Union Minister Chouhan also planned to visit Kapurthala and Gurdaspur districts, after which he was to hold a meeting with the officials in Amritsar.
The Union Minister said that I want to assure my farmer brothers and sisters and other flood-affected people that the Central Government is
IndiaSep 02, 2025
PM Modi inquires about the flood situation in Punjab from CM Mann
Amid the devastation caused by floods in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday visited the affected areas of Ferozepur. The Chief Minister boarded a boat to reach the villages along the Sutlej River and interacted with the people to listen to their problems.
At the same time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on the phone as soon as he returned from his foreign tour. He inquired about the situation arising due to rains and floods in Punjab and assured all possible help.
12 districts of Punjab are affected by floods. According to government da
IndiaAug 28, 2025
Chief Minister Mann reviews the rising water level in the Beas River
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today reached the Beas River to review the rising water level in the Beas River in Punjab. He said that the Punjab government stands with the people to help the flood-hit people. All kinds of help will be provided to the flood-hit people. He reached near the meter gauge on the road leading to Dera Beas and reviewed the water situation.
On this occasion, the Beas River was flowing slightly below the red alert. Due to the floods, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring also visited some villages of Tarn Taran today. Where he
IndiaAug 27, 2025
Bikram Singh Majithia's anticipatory bail plea rejected
The anticipatory bail plea of former Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Bikram Singh Majithia has been rejected in Punjab. On July 31 this year, the Civil Lines police station had registered a case against the former minister on charges of obstructing the vigilance investigation, threatening the police, calling supporters and making them shout slogans.
Majithia has said in his petition that this FIR has been registered against him by making it a political issue. It is worth mentioning that Bikram Singh Majithia is currently in jail in another case of possessing assets beyond his means registered by th
IndiaAug 27, 2025
7 districts affected due to rain and continuous release of water from dams in Punjab
7 districts in Punjab are facing floods due to rain and continuous release of water from dams. On Wednesday evening, the flood gate of Madhopur Headworks in Pathankot broke due to the increase in the water level of the Ravi river. 50 people were trapped here and the help of an army helicopter was taken to rescue them.
There is also news of a missing employee of the headworks. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's native village Satoj in Sangrur is also under water. The Chief Minister also visited the flood-affected villages of Pathankot and Gurdaspur today. Control rooms have been set up in all 23
BCAug 26, 2025
Wrestling championship organized to celebrate India's Independence day in Surrey
A wrestling championship was organized to celebrate India's Independence Day at the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey on Sunday.
Like the previous years, many wrestlers participated in the competition on this occasion.
The competition saw good wrestling skills in both the men's and women's categories.
The wrestling matches started at around 8.30 in the morning.
Sucha Mann, a renowned wrestling coach from the area, said that the competition was a hit like every year and the players put in good effort and impressed everyone.
He said that national and international level wrestlers not only part
IndiaAug 22, 2025
A Comedic Legend Lost: Remembering Jaswinder Bhalla
Jaswinder Bhalla, a beloved actor and comedian, whose remarkable contributions to the Punjabi film industry have left an indelible mark. Bhalla, known for his unique comic timing and memorable performances, passed away, leaving fans and peers alike in mourning.
Jaswinder Bhalla burst onto the scene with his distinctive style, quickly becoming a household name. His filmography includes notable works such as Jatt & Juliet, Munde Patiala De, Saadi Love Story, and Chal Mera Putt, among many others. His ability to blend humor with poignant storytelling has resonated with audiences, making him
IndiaAug 22, 2025
Chargesheet filed against Bikram Singh Majithia
The Vigilance Bureau today filed a chargesheet against Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former minister Bikram Singh Majithia from Punjab in a Mohali court. The Vigilance has produced more than 200 witnesses in this case and has examined more than 400 bank accounts.
According to the information, the chargesheet is more than 40 thousand pages, which was brought to the court in four trunks. The Akali Dal says that the challan will be studied only after appearing in the court. It is worth mentioning that Bikram Majithia was arrested from Amritsar on June 25 and is currently lodged in the new Nab
IndiaAug 15, 2025
Government's big GST plan, Centre proposes to remove 12% and 28% slabs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Independence Day to reduce GST slabs from 4 to 2 by Diwali and launch a new scheme for 3.5 crore jobs. Currently, there are 4 slabs of GST in India of 5 percent, 12 percent, 18 percent and 28 percent. The Centre has now proposed to reduce it to only 5 and 18 percent slabs.
This change is expected to bring big relief to the people. The Prime Minister said that the new reforms are part of the Centre's Diwali gift. According to the report, about 90 percent of taxable items in India, which are currently in the highest GST bracket of 28 percent, are prop