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IndiaSep 09, 2025

PM Modi announces financial assistance of Rs 1600 crore for flood-hit areas of Punjab

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced financial assistance of Rs 1600 crore for flood-hit areas of Punjab. He said that the next of kin of the deceased will be given Rs 2 lakh each and the injured Rs 50,000 each. After conducting an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas of Punjab, PM Modi reached Gurdaspur, where he met flood victims and farmers. It is worth mentioning that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on a one-day visit to both the states to assess the flood situation in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. He has announced financial assistance of Rs 1500 crore for Himachal.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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Pakistan Flood Death Toll Reaches 107 as Authorities Warn of More Heavy Rain

At least 107 people have died and 344 others have been injured in Pakistan after weeks of heavy rainfall and flooding that began in late June, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The agency also reported that hundreds of homes have been damaged, with more heavy rain forecast in the coming days. According to the NDMA, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has recorded the highest number of fatalities, with 55 deaths, followed by Punjab province, where 36 people have died. The authority said more than half of the fatalities were caused by collapsing homes and roofs during the severe wea
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BCJul 27, 2026

Abbotsford police release sketch of suspect in attempted child abduction investigation

Abbotsford Police have released a composite sketch of a suspect as part of an ongoing investigation into an attempted child abduction involving two young girls earlier this month. According to an Abbotsford Police news release, the incident occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on July 22 outside an apartment complex at 33538 Marshall Road. Police said two girls under the age of 10 were playing outside when an unidentified man allegedly attempted to persuade them to get into his vehicle. The suspect fled after one of the children called out to her parents. Police confirmed that neither child was physica
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CanadaJul 27, 2026

Carney calls federal byelections in B.C., Ontario and Quebec for Aug. 31

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced federal byelections in three vacant ridings in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec. Voting will take place on Aug. 31, with advance polls scheduled from Aug. 21 to Aug. 24. According to the Office of the Prime Minister and Elections Canada, the vacant seats include North Vancouver–Capilano in British Columbia, Beaches–East York in Toronto, and Chicoutimi–Le Fjord in Quebec. The North Vancouver–Capilano seat became vacant after former Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson was appointed Canada's ambassador to the European Union. Beaches–East York was v
CanadaJul 27, 2026

Targeted Etobicoke shooting leaves 26-year-old woman dead; man charged with first-degree murder

A 26-year-old woman killed in a targeted shooting in Toronto's Etobicoke neighbourhood last week has been identified as Navneet Kaur. Toronto police have charged 37-year-old Sharanjit Singh with first-degree murder and with failing to comply with release conditions in an unrelated case. According to Toronto Police Service, the shooting occurred at approximately 7:20 a.m. Friday near Humberwood Boulevard and Rexdale Boulevard. Investigators, citing witness accounts, allege the suspect briefly spoke with Kaur before opening fire. Emergency responders attempted to save Kaur's life, but police sai
BCJul 24, 2026

Woman fatally shot in Toronto's Etobicoke; suspect arrested, police say

A woman was fatally shot in Toronto's Etobicoke neighbourhood early Saturday morning, and a suspect has been arrested, according to Toronto Police. Police said officers responded to reports of a shooting at about 7:20 a.m. near Humberwood Boulevard and Rexdale Boulevard. The woman was found with gunshot injuries and was pronounced dead. Police have not publicly identified the victim or the accused, and the investigation remains ongoing. An eyewitness told media the victim appeared to be a woman in her early 20s and was walking from a nearby bus stop when a man approached her from behind, brief