Punjab
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North India reels under floods, landslides triggered by heavy rains | In Pics
India | Sep 01, 2025, 08:36 PM ISTThe Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy to very heavy rain in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and west Uttar Pradesh. Besides, a yellow alert has been issued in Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan.
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Punjab extends closure of colleges, universities till September 3 amid heavy rains
India | Sep 01, 2025, 01:54 PM ISTPunjab has shut all colleges, universities, and polytechnics till September 3, following earlier orders closing schools due to floods. The ongoing heavy rainfall has worsened the flood situation, particularly in northern districts where swollen rivers have breached danger levels.
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Punjab battles worst floods in decades; CM urges PM Modi to release Rs 60,000 crore in relief funds
India | Sep 01, 2025, 12:11 AM ISTVillages worst-affected by the floods were in Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur and Amritsar districts.
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Punjab floods: Rain lashes several areas across state; alert in Kapurthala as Beas river swells
India | Aug 31, 2025, 12:53 PM ISTVillages in Punjab's Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur and Amritsar districts have been the worst affected by floods. The NDRF, Army, BSF, Punjab Police and district authorities have launched a massive relief and rescue operation in the affected areas.
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IMD issues yellow alert for rain in Delhi-NCR; flash floods warnings in Himachal, Uttarakhand
India | Aug 31, 2025, 09:54 AM ISTHimachal Pradesh continues to reel under the impact of relentless rainfall. According to the SEOC, the ongoing monsoon season has resulted in losses exceeding Rs 3,040 crore, stemming from 91 flash floods, 45 cloudbursts, and 93 major landslides.
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Delhi breaks 15-year rainfall record, Punjab grapples with floods; orange alert in Uttarakhand
India | Aug 30, 2025, 07:42 AM ISTOver 7,600 have been evacuated so far after water levels in Sutlej, Beas and Ravi rivers and seasonal rivulets swelled due to heavy rain in their catchment areas in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.
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Haryana CM offers help to Bhagwant Mann as Punjab battles massive flood crisis
India | Aug 28, 2025, 04:01 PM ISTPunjab weather updates: Fazilka district has turned into one of the worst-affected pockets of Punjab’s flood crisis, with the swelling Sutlej River submerging more than 20 villages. The floodwaters have not only cut off several habitations but also inundated a Border Security Force post.
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Indian Army rescues 22 CRPF personnel, 3 civilians from flooded Punjab village | Watch
India | Aug 27, 2025, 10:29 AM ISTNotably, the building on which the CRPF personnel and the civilians were stranded immediately collapsed after the rescue operation. However, the synergy between the Indian Army and the local authorities averted a potential tragedy.
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Indian Railways cancels 18 trains as flash floods disrupt rail traffic in Jammu-Kashmir, Punjab
India | Aug 26, 2025, 07:28 PM ISTIn total, 18 trains scheduled for August 26 were cancelled, including the SVDK-Secunderabad Express (20434), MCTM-Pathankot Express (74910), SVDK-Varanasi Express (14610), MCTM-Dehradun Express (22462).
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School holiday declared in Punjab till August 30 due to rain forecast, key things students must know
Education | Aug 26, 2025, 06:23 PM ISTPunjab school holiday: CM Bhagwant Mann said school are closed till August 30 as incessant rains for the past two days have inundated villages across several districts of the state.
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Orange alert in Punjab: Beas, Ravi rivers in spate, villages submerged; schools shut
India | Aug 26, 2025, 07:31 AM ISTThe Sutlej, Beas and Ravi rivers and many seasonal rivulets are in spate because of heavy rainfall in their catchment areas in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.
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Death count in Hoshiarpur LPG tanker explosion rises to 7, 15 injured
India | Aug 24, 2025, 01:02 PM ISTThe LPG tanker was making a turn towards the Ram Nagar Dheha link road when it collided with the pickup vehicle, triggering the deadly explosion.
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Jaswinder Bhalla cause of death: Punjabi actor passes away at 65, reports cite brain stroke
Entertainment | Aug 22, 2025, 09:51 AM ISTVeteran Punjabi actor Jaswinder Bhalla has died at 65, reportedly due to a brain stroke. Fans and colleagues mourn his loss as his funeral is set for 23 August in Mohali.
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Sisodia's 'saam, daam' remark stirs row in Punjab; BJP, SAD move EC, Cong calls it a 'confession'
India | Aug 17, 2025, 10:47 AM ISTThe BJP has moved to the ECI, with the party's state unit chief Sunil Jakhar writing a letter to the poll body, seeking action against Manish Sisodia. In his letter, Jakhar alleged Sisodia's remark shows that AAP intends to "undermine" the democratic process.
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Punjab Congress MP alleges threat to his son's life by jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuriya
India | Aug 01, 2025, 07:30 AM ISTThe Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang is one of the most active and dangerous in Punjab. Reports suggest that Bhagwanpuria has strong links with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. His syndicate is known for crimes like kidnapping, extortion, and armed robbery.
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Schools closed in Haryana, Punjab to pay homage to Shaheed Udham Singh on his martyrdom day
Education | Jul 31, 2025, 09:13 AM ISTShaheed Udham Singh jayanti: The Punjab Government has issued an official notification declaring July 31 a gazetted holiday across the state. All government and private schools, colleges, and government offices will remain closed.
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Punjab declares holiday on July 31 to mark Udham Singh’s martyrdom | What all will remain closed?
India | Jul 29, 2025, 03:57 PM ISTThe Punjab government has declared a gazetted holiday on July 31 to mark the martyrdom day of Shaheed Udham Singh. All state government offices, educational institutions, and boards and corporations will remain closed. A state-level tribute event will also be held in Sunam, his birthplace.
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Babbar Khalsa terrorist wanted in Punjab grenade attack arrested in Delhi
India | Jul 27, 2025, 01:16 PM ISTKaranbir, a resident of Gurdaspur, was linked to the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) outfit and the April 7 attack on Qila Lal Singh Police Station in Batala.
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BSF foils multiple cross-border smuggling attempts, recovers drones and heroin in Punjab
India | Jul 23, 2025, 07:50 AM ISTBSF credited the successful operations to the effective integration of advanced surveillance technology and the constant vigilance of its personnel. The force emphasised that these recoveries reflect the strong coordination between cutting-edge counter-drone systems and the alertness of troops.
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Punjab board PSEB compartment 2025 exam date sheet out, check complete schedule
Exam Results | Jul 19, 2025, 04:19 PM ISTPunjab Board PSEB compartment 2025 exam date sheet has been released. Students can download their exam Punjab board PSEB compartment 2025 exam schedule for 10th, and 12th from the official website of PSEB - pseb.ac.in.