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Punjab Government Launches ₹5,000 Crore ‘Roshan Punjab’ Mission to Provide 24/7 Electricity for Every Household

By TNI Team October 11, 2025 000 crore Aam aadmi Party Accountability Affordable Electricity Amritsar Arvind Kejriwal automated fault detection Bathinda BHAGWANT MANN businessmen Coal India common families economic development Electrical Infrastructure electricity infrastructure electricity reform Employment opportunities energy self-reliance Entrepreneurs farmers farms Fazilka ferozepur Hoshiarpur households industrial growth industrialization industries investment climate jalandhar long-term coal supply ludhiana Mansa mobile app Moga mohali online bill payment pathankot patiala Power Cuts power distribution power lines power theft power transmission prosperity PSPCL public safety Punjab government Punjab Power Corporation remote monitoring revenue collection Roshan Punjab Mission rural economy safe electricity safety standards Sangrur single-window system smart metering Social Change state exchequer subsidized electricity substations sustainable energ tamper-proof meter boxes technical faults thermal power plants transparency uninterrupted electricity Urban development voltage fluctuations welfare policies Youth ₹5

NEW DELHI: The Punjab Government has unveiled a landmark initiative to transform the state’s electricity infrastructure with the launch of the ₹5,000 crore ‘Roshan Punjab’ Mission.…

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Punjab’s ‘Sadde Buzurg Sadda Maan’ Initiative Brings Free Healthcare and Dignity to 2.2 Million Senior Citizens

By TNI Team October 9, 2025 2023 23.09 lakh beneficiaries 500 pension Amritsar Baljit Kaur Batala Bathinda BHAGWANT MANN community support compassion cultural revival DBT scheme dignity restoration direct benefit transfer economic stability elderly welfare Faridkot fatehgarh sahib Fazilka ferozepur free eye surgery geriatric care Gurdaspur health camps healthcare access healthcare camps Hoshiarpur inclusion International Senior Citizens Day jalandhar kapurthala ludhiana Malerkotla Mann government Mansa Moga Muktsar Sahib October 3 old age pension old age pension scheme pathankot patiala punjab Punjab government Punjab tradition respect for elderly Rupnagar Sadde Buzurg Sadda Maan Sangrur SAS Nagar senior citizen cards senior citizen empowerment senior citizens service Social Justice social security social welfare spectacles distribution Tarn Taran toll-free helpline 14567 welfare initiativ Women and Child Development Department ₹1 ₹2055.05 crore released ₹4100 crore budget

Punjab, this land is not just of five rivers, but an unfathomable ocean of thousands of stories and experiences of the elderly. The fast pace…

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Punjab Floods: 22,854 Evacuated, Death Toll Rises to 46

By TNI Team September 8, 2025 affected people agriculture Amritsar Army columns Barnala Barnala camps boats BSF crop damage deaths Disaster Management Disaster Response displaced citizens Engineer Task Forces evacuations farmland Fazilka Fazilka camps ferozepur floods government support Gurdaspur Hardeep Singh Mundian hectares Helicopters Hoshiarpur Hoshiarpur camps Indian Air Force Indian Army infrastructure damage jalandhar kapurthala ludhiana Ludhiana district Mansa Mansa camps missing persons Moga Moga camps ndrf pathankot population punjab ration distribution rehabilitation relief camps relief operations rescue operations rescued persons Revenue Minister Rupnagar Rupnagar camps Sangrur SAS Nagar Sasrali village SDRF Tarn Taran villages

NEW DELHI: Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian on Saturday said that floods continue to wreak havoc in the state, with…

In the wake of devastating floods across Punjab, the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department has announced

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Punjab Govt Allocates Fuel & Gas Reserves to Meet Flood Emergencies

By TNI Team September 5, 2025 Amritsar Barnala Bathinda Consumer Affairs contingencies diesel allocation Disaster Response emergency emergency supply Faridkot fatehgarh sahib Fazilka ferozepur floods Food and Civil Supplies Department fuel reserves gas cylinders government commitment Gurdaspur Hoshiarpur jalandhar kapurthala Lal Chand Kataruchak ludhiana Malerkotla Mansa Moga mohali pathankot patiala petrol allocation punjab Punjab government relief operations rescue missions Rupnagar S.A.S. Nagar S.B.S. Nagar Sangrur Sri Muktsar Sahib state assistance Tarn Taran

Punjab allocated 33,000 liters of petrol, 46,500 liters of diesel, and 1,320 gas cylinders to districts for emergency relief efforts following devastating floods. The allocation aims to ensure uninterrupted services and support flood-affected citizens.

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Punjab Govt Releases ₹71 Crore for Flood Relief and Rehabilitation

By TNI Team September 4, 2025 Additional Chief Secretary Affected Families Amritsar Anurag Verma Barnala Bathinda Bhagwant Singh Mann crop damage devastation Disaster Management district-wise allocation Faridkot farmers fatehgarh sahib Fazilka ferozepur financial assistance Flood Relief Gurdaspur Hardeep Singh Mundian Hoshiarpur immediate relief jalandhar kapurthala long-term rehabilitation ludhiana Malerkotla Mansa Moga pathankot patiala property safeguard Punjab government rehabilitation Revenue Department Rupnagar Sangrur SAS Nagar SBS Nagar Sri Muktsar Sahib Tarn Taran ₹71 crore

The Punjab government allocated ₹71 crore for flood relief and rehabilitation. Half was released initially, and the other half is now allocated to 12 severely impacted districts, with Amritsar, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Ludhiana, Patiala, and Tarn Taran receiving the largest amounts. The government aims to support affected families and farmers.

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Nearly 20,000 Evacuated, 30 Lives Lost as Punjab Battles Worst Floods in Decades

By TNI Team September 3, 2025 $1 1.48 lakh hectares crops destroyed 114 boats 167 people sheltered 174 relief camps 19 23 districts 3.54 lakh people affected 30 lives lost 400 villages inundated 5 597 evacuated Air Force helicopters Amritsar Amritsar crop loss Amritsar relief camps Army rescue Barnala Barnala crop loss Barnala relief camps Bathinda crop loss Bhagwant Singh Mann BSF ground support crop damage Faridkot crop loss Fatehgarh Sahib crop loss Fazilka Fazilka crop loss Fazilka relief camps ferozepur Ferozepur crop loss Ferozepur relief camps government relief Gurdaspur Gurdaspur crop loss Gurdaspur relief camps Hardeep Singh Mundian Hoshiarpur Hoshiarpur crop loss Hoshiarpur relief camps infrastructure damage jalandhar Jalandhar crop loss Jalandhar relief camps kapurthala Kapurthala crop loss Kapurthala relief camps livestock loss Ludhiana crop loss Malerkotla crop loss Mansa Mansa crop loss Mansa relief camps Moga Moga crop loss Moga relief camps Navy columns NDRF teams pathankot Pathankot crop loss Pathankot relief camps Patiala crop loss punjab farmers punjab floods rehabilitation Rupnagar Rupnagar crop loss Rupnagar relief camps rural economy Sangrur crop loss Sangrur relief camps SAS Nagar crop loss SBS Nagar crop loss Sri Muktsar Sahib crop loss state helicopter Tarn Taran Tarn Taran crop loss

Punjab is experiencing widespread floods affecting 23 districts, claiming 30 lives, and impacting over 354,000 people. Thousands have been evacuated, and relief camps established. Extensive crop damage has occurred, and rescue operations involving NDRF, the Army, Air Force, and Navy are underway.

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Over 2.56 Lakh People Affected, 29 Lives Lost Across 12 Districts in Punjab Floods

By TNI Team September 2, 2025 1044 villages affected 107 people affected 15688 evacuated 2 2025 29 human lives lost 56 7144 sheltered agriculture loss air force Amritsar Amritsar crop damage Army August 1 to September 1 Barnala Bathinda boats BSF Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann Compensation crop damage Deputy Commissioners Disaster Management displaced families District Administrations Evacuation fatehgarh sahib Fazilka ferozepur Ferozepur crop damage floods food supply Gurdaspur Hardeep Singh Mundian hectares affected Helicopters Hoshiarpur infrastructure damage inundation jalandhar kapurthala Kapurthala crop damage livestock loss ludhiana Malerkotla Mansa Mansa crop damage Medical Aid Moga navy ndrf pathankot Pathankot missing persons patiala punjab rehabilitation relief camps Relief Distribution rescue operations Revenue Minister Sangrur SAS Nagar SBS Nagar Sri Muktsar Sahib Tarn Taran Tarn Taran crop damage temporary shelter

Punjab is facing severe floods, affecting over 256,000 people and causing 29 deaths. Extensive evacuations and relief efforts are underway, with 129 camps established. Crop damage is significant, and the government is assessing losses to provide compensation.

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Punjab Government Goes All Out: Rescue & Relief on War Footing

By TNI Team August 28, 2025 #rescue Ajnala Barinder Kumar Goyal Bhagwant Singh Mann Cabinet central agencies Chief Minister Children Conference Call Deputy Commissioners displaced families elderly Evacuation finance minister Flood Crisis Flood-Affected Districts Flood-Hit Families food distribution Gurmeet Singh Khuddian Harbhajan Singh ETO Hardeep Singh Mundian Harpal Singh Cheema kapurthala Lal Chand Kataruchak Laljit Singh Bhullar Mansa Medical Aid Medical Camps Ministers National Disaster Response Force ndrf Normalcy Restored pathankot Property Protection Punjab government Ramdas relief Relief Distribution relocation rescue operations Safety Sangrur Sri Goindwal Sahib Sultanpur Lodhi Tarn Taran Temporary Shelters vulnerable groups War Footing Women

Punjab’s government deployed its entire cabinet to flood-affected areas to manage rescue and relief. Ministers are overseeing operations, coordinating with the NDRF, and ensuring aid, medical assistance, and safe relocation for vulnerable groups. The priority is saving lives and protecting property.

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State-Wide Flood Control Rooms Working 24×7: Punjab

By TNI Team August 28, 2025 24x7 Amritsar Barinder Kumar Goyal Barnala Bathinda citizens designated numbers district-level emergency assistance emergency contact Faridkot fatehgarh sahib Fazilka ferozepur Flood Control Rooms flood mitigation measures Gurdaspur helpline numbers Hoshiarpur jalandhar kapurthala ludhiana Malerkotla Mansa modern communication systems Moga pathankot patiala preparedness protocols punjab Punjab government quick response Ropar round the clock Sangrur SAS Nagar SBS Nagar Sri Muktsar Sahib Tarn Taran trained personnel vigilance Water Resources Minister

Punjab has established 24/7 flood control rooms in all districts to assist citizens during emergencies. The Water Resources Minister urged people to use these facilities, providing a list of contact numbers for each district. The government has implemented flood mitigation measures and preparedness protocols.

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Rahul Gandhi Meets Family Members Of Sidhu Moosewala

By Anand Singh June 7, 2022 Congress Mansa punjab rahul gandhi Rahul Gandhi meets family members of sidhu moosewala sidhu moosewala Sidhu Moosewala killing

CHANDIGARH: Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday met the grieving family members of popular Punjabi singer and party leader Sidhu Moosewala in Punjab’s Mansa…

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Punjab Floods: 22,854 Evacuated, Death Toll Rises to 46

Punjab Govt Allocates Fuel & Gas Reserves to Meet Flood Emergencies

Punjab Govt Releases ₹71 Crore for Flood Relief and Rehabilitation

Nearly 20,000 Evacuated, 30 Lives Lost as Punjab Battles Worst Floods in Decades

Over 2.56 Lakh People Affected, 29 Lives Lost Across 12 Districts in Punjab Floods

Punjab Government Goes All Out: Rescue & Relief on War Footing

State-Wide Flood Control Rooms Working 24×7: Punjab

Rahul Gandhi Meets Family Members Of Sidhu Moosewala

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