PM Modi to visit Himachal, Punjab today to review flood situation

IANS | September 9, 2025 6:30 AM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit flood-affected regions of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday to review the ongoing disaster response and rehabilitation efforts following severe monsoon-triggered floods and landslides that have wreaked havoc across northern India.

Sikh principle ‘Daswandh’ stronger than Punjab floods

Vishal Gulati | September 8, 2025 3:10 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 8 (IANS) It’s the basic rule of 'Punjabiat' to be charitable and serve selflessly those in need. It is this rule, that keeps hope and community resilience alive despite the devastation caused by monsoon fury in Punjab. The state is witnessing one of the worst floods in recent history, with thousands of homes submerged, or damaged, crops destroyed, and thousands of families displaced and their livestock dead.

Landslide hits Haridwar's Mansa Devi hill, blocks railway traffic

IANS | September 8, 2025 8:57 AM

Haridwar, Sep 8 (IANS) A significant portion of the Mansa Devi hill near the Bhimgoda railway tunnel and Kali Mata temple in Uttarakhand's Haridwar collapsed on Monday, triggering a massive landslide that brought train services to a complete halt on the busy Dehradun-Haridwar route.

Haryana village sends daily relief trucks to Punjab amid own flood crisis

IANS | September 7, 2025 6:37 PM

Bhiwani, Sep 7 (IANS) Facing rain related major issues, a village in Haryana’s Bhiwani district has set a remarkable example of humanity and solidarity. Despite facing flood situation due to incessant rains, the villagers of Dhanana are sending truckloads of relief material to support flood-affected residents in Punjab.