flood-affected villages Punjab Archives - India Podcast https://indiapodcast.com/tag/flood-affected-villages-punjab/ Audio-Video-Text Sat, 13 Sep 2025 04:47:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://indiapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-favicon-32x32.png flood-affected villages Punjab Archives - India Podcast https://indiapodcast.com/tag/flood-affected-villages-punjab/ 32 32 Sanjay Seth Visits Flood-Hit Border Areas in Amritsar https://indiapodcast.com/sanjay-seth-visits-flood-hit-border-areas-in-amritsar/ Sat, 13 Sep 2025 04:47:02 +0000 https://www.indiapodcast.com/?p=8062 Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Friday visited flood-affected areas in Amritsar’s Rajasansi and assured that there would be no shortage of funds for the reconstruction of border fencing and outposts washed away by the Ravi river floods. His statement gave relief to locals who expressed concerns over security and rehabilitation. The […]

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]]> Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Friday visited flood-affected areas in Amritsar’s Rajasansi and assured that there would be no shortage of funds for the reconstruction of border fencing and outposts washed away by the Ravi river floods. His statement gave relief to locals who expressed concerns over security and rehabilitation. The minister also interacted with villagers and promised speedy action.

During the visit, Sanjay Seth held discussions with Army and Border Security Force (BSF) officials. The BSF briefed him that the Ravi floods had caused breaches in dhussi bundhs (earthen embankments) in Amritsar, Gurdaspur and Pathankot. Around 30 km of border fencing and several outposts were damaged or washed away, creating serious challenges for border security.

Earlier, Satish S Khandare, Additional Director General of BSF Western Command, carried out an aerial survey of the affected districts. His inspection highlighted the large-scale damage to border infrastructure, stressing the urgency of reconstruction and reinforcement.

The defence minister of state also visited Motla, Dhandal, Nepal, Karial, Shahpur and Bhindi Saidan villages. He listened to grievances of residents and assured them that both the defence and civil authorities would coordinate rehabilitation and restoration efforts without delay.

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]]> Sukhbir Badal Calls Emergency Meeting on Punjab Flood Crisis https://indiapodcast.com/sukhbir-badal-calls-emergency-meeting-on-punjab-flood-crisis/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 05:07:13 +0000 https://www.indiapodcast.com/?p=6254 Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has called an emergency meeting in Chandigarh to address the Punjab floods. The meeting will include district presidents and assembly in-charges to review damage and plan relief measures. Senior leader Daljit Singh Cheema said the party will gather feedback and intensify relief efforts. Earlier, Badal demanded a […]

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]]> Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has called an emergency meeting in Chandigarh to address the Punjab floods. The meeting will include district presidents and assembly in-charges to review damage and plan relief measures. Senior leader Daljit Singh Cheema said the party will gather feedback and intensify relief efforts.

Earlier, Badal demanded a ₹20,000 crore flood relief package and a full farm loan waiver for farmers and labourers. He stressed that Punjab’s farmers, who powered India’s Green Revolution, deserve national support. He also announced plans to desilt farmland using machinery and volunteers, stating he was ready to face action for protecting farmers’ rights.

Badal personally visited flood-hit areas in Nakodar, Phillaur, and Sahnewal, providing cash aid and diesel for relief operations. He distributed over ₹25 lakh and 40,000 litres of diesel to strengthen bundhs and support earth-moving work. Local farmers complained that the AAP government had failed to provide timely help. SAD leaders joined him during these visits.

This emergency meeting comes a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Punjab.

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]]> Dr. Balbir Singh Assures Flood Relief in Gurdaspur https://indiapodcast.com/dr-balbir-singh-assures-flood-relief-in-gurdaspur/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:05:45 +0000 https://www.indiapodcast.com/?p=4823 Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh toured flood-hit villages in Gurdaspur, including Narhawali, Kalanor, Machrala, Pakhoke, and Dera Baba Nanak. MLA Gurdeep Singh Randhawa joined him during the visit. The Minister met families in relief camps and promised full government support. He distributed relief kits and said the government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh […]

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]]> Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh toured flood-hit villages in Gurdaspur, including Narhawali, Kalanor, Machrala, Pakhoke, and Dera Baba Nanak. MLA Gurdeep Singh Randhawa joined him during the visit. The Minister met families in relief camps and promised full government support.

He distributed relief kits and said the government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is working day and night for victims. Health teams are stationed in affected areas to provide treatment. Special medical camps are active, and staff are taking steps to stop Dengue, Malaria, and Diarrhoea. Drinking water is being tested, and chlorination is in progress.

Dr. Balbir Singh announced personal aid of ₹1 lakh each for one farmer family and one labourer family. He also pledged his one-month salary for relief work. He appealed to NRIs and social organizations to support the efforts.

Civil Surgeon Dr. Jaswinder Singh said 38 mobile medical teams, 24 ambulances, and several rapid response units are working in Gurdaspur. Free medicines, safe water, and emergency care are being provided daily. The Minister assured villagers that the government will stand by them until normal life is restored.

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