New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Economists on Wednesday praised positive developments in the India-US trade talks, saying it has sent a clear message to the world that India is a serious player. They underlined that India’s economy is growing and that it needs to be acknowledged as a vital component of international trade. Economist Rajiv … Read more
Jalandhar, Sep 10 (IANS) Radha Soami Satsang Beas chief Gurinder Singh Dhillon on Wednesday actively spearheaded relief efforts for families devastated by the ongoing floods in Punjab. The Dera has remained unwavering in its commitment to supporting those affected, mobilising resources and volunteers across the state. Gurinder Singh Dhillon visited Satsang Bhawan-3 in Rahmatpur, Jalandhar … Read more
Kangra (Himachal Pradesh), Sep 10 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has dispatched 37 trucks loaded with 28 types of essential relief materials to disaster-affected Himachal Pradesh, where devastating floods and landslides have left thousands homeless. Of these, 26 trucks reached Kondwal in Kangra district on Wednesday, while the rest were on their way. The supplies … Read more
Chandigarh, Sep 9 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enhance the financial assistance of Rs 1,600 crore announced for Punjab during his visit to the state’s flood-affected areas. The SAD President said the magnitude of the inundation and the damage to crops and livelihood warranted … Read more
Chandigarh, Sep 9 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in Punjab, Partap Singh Bajwa, on Tuesday slammed the Union government for announcing only Rs 1,600 crore as relief for the state that faced the devastating floods. He termed this a “cruel joke” when the state has suffered losses worth nearly Rs 20,000 crore. Against this backdrop, the … Read more
Chandigarh, Sep 9 (IANS) Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday expressed condemnation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s financial assistance package for the state, calling it a “cruel joke” for the flood-ravaged people. He slammed the Central government for the “meagre and insulting” flood relief package announced by Prime Minister Modi after the aerial … Read more
Agartala, Sep 9 (IANS) After providing Rs 5 crore to the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and other leaders, on Tuesday, flagged off five vehicles loaded with relief materials worth nearly Rs 50 lakh for the flood-hit state. The five vehicles loaded with relief materials left New Delhi for … Read more
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Tuesday strongly condemned the misleading and wrong statements made by Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including Leader of the Opposition Atishi, regarding the facilities in flood relief camps and compensation for farmers. Sachdeva stated that Atishi and other AAP leaders are shedding crocodile tears in … Read more
Dharamsala, Sep 9 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has written to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu to express his sadness over the loss of life and unprecedented destruction of property and infrastructure in several parts of the state due to extremely heavy monsoon rains and announced a donation for relief and rehabilitation … Read more
Chandigarh, Sep 8 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to flood-devastated Punjab, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President Aman Arora on Monday sought an announcement of a Rs 20,000 crore relief package during his visit. Arora told the media here that the state government and the people would welcome the Prime Minister with all … Read more
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Sunday hit out at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal for not helping flood victims on the ground in Delhi or Punjab, slamming him for indulging in dirty politics on social media. “While all of Punjab is flood-stricken and residents of Delhi’s … Read more
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Flagging off 52 trucks of relief material for flood-hit people in Punjab, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday that the Delhi Government is committed to sharing their pain and extending every possible assistance. She emphasised that the relief material represents the affection and support of the people of Delhi … Read more