Punjab BJP chief has cited CAG report to suggest state disaster relief fund had Rs 9,041 cr as on 31 March, 2023. Chief secy says the amount ‘cannot be used at the drop of a hat’.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met flood-affected people in Gurdaspur Tuesday. He also conducted an aerial survey of Punjab to assess the extent of damage.
Bill aims to strengthen working of national & state disaster management authorities. Oppn says its legislative powers should be clearly defined & that they encroach upon powers of states.
Researchers from US and South Korea used data from 4,313 assembly constituencies over the years 1977-2007 to estimate the effects of droughts and heavy rainfall on Indian elections.
The 'dedication' of RSS during riots in 1940s enabled it to 'establish its image as the saviour of Hindus’ and expand its influence in Punjab, J&K, Delhi.
The storyline with most natural disasters remains similar — lack of preparation, mostly avoidable deaths & then the first response — announcement of relief to victims' families.
Indian imports from China continue to grow significantly. India has taken steps to stabilise ties with China and recent months eased investment curbs in certain sectors for Chinese-linked firms.
Ottawa has handed over execution functions of critical defence projects to a CEO-led organisation for reducing procurement timelines and making it solely accountable for outcomes.
Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj doesn’t blame any political party or individual politicians. We only know the demographic in Punjab it’s bound to trigger the most.
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