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Discharge from Harike headworks drops, floodwaters begin to recede

Ferozepur, Aug. 24 -- Flood-affected villages in Ferozepur and Fazilka saw some relief on Saturday as the discharge of water from the Harike headworks reduced significantly, dropping from 1.29 lakh cu... Read More


Jakhar detained in Fazilka, released later

Ferozepur, Aug. 23 -- Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar, his nephew and Abohar MLA Sandeep Jakhar, along with former minister Surjit Kumar Jiyani, were taken into custody by police at Balluana in the bord... Read More


Water released from Harike, Hussainiwala, 52 villages inundated

Ferozepur, Aug. 23 -- The increase in discharge of water from Harike Headworks on Friday further deepened the flood misery of villagers in Ferozepur and Fazilka. By Friday evening, 1.29 lakh cusecs of... Read More


Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar held in Fazilka, party's outreach campaign stalled

India, Aug. 22 -- Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar, his nephew and Abohar MLA Sandeep Jakhar, along with former minister Surjit Kumar Jiyani were taken into custody by police at Balluana in the border di... Read More


BSF steps up border vigil amid floods in Ferozepur and Fazilka

India, Aug. 20 -- As floodwaters continue to inundate Ferozepur and Fazilka districts, the Border Security Force (BSF) has intensified both boat and foot patrols along the Indo-Pak border to prevent a... Read More


BSF steps up border patrol amid floods in Ferozepur, Fazilka

Ferozepur, Aug. 20 -- As floodwaters continue to inundate Ferozepur and Fazilka districts, the Border Security Force (BSF) has intensified both boat and foot patrols along the Indo-Pak border to preve... Read More


Flood crisis deepens in Ferozepur, Fazilka as Sutlej continues to rise

India, Aug. 19 -- At least 26 villages in Ferozepur and 20 villages in Fazilka district remain submerged due to rising water levels in the Sutlej, with continued heavy rainfall worsening the situation... Read More


Crisis deepens in Ferozepur, Fazilka as water level in Sutlej continues to surge

Ferozepur/Fazilka, Aug. 19 -- At least 26 villages in Ferozepur and 20 villages in Fazilka district remain submerged due to rising water levels in the Sutlej, with continued heavy rainfall worsening t... Read More


9,500 acres still under water in Ferozepur, farmers count losses

Ferozepur, Aug. 18 -- The release of 80,000 cusecs of water from the Hussainiwala Headworks downstream into Pakistan on Sunday led to a slight drop in floodwater levels by up to 1.5 feet but several a... Read More


Gangster's aide brought from Maha on production warrant

Ferozepur, Aug. 3 -- The Fazilka police have brought a man, said to be an aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, from Maharashtra on a production warrant amid the ongoing probe into the murder case of San... Read More