Chandigarh, Sept. 9 -- The Haryana government has released financial assistance of Rs.5 crore to the Himachal Pradesh chief minister's relief fund to support rescue and rehabilitation efforts following widespread damage caused by heavy rains and floods.

Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini said the aid aims to provide immediate relief to affected families in the hill state, adding that Haryana is also extending continuous support to neighbouring Punjab, which too has been severely hit by floods.

"Punjab is our brother, and the Haryana government stands firmly with the state in this hour of crisis," the CM said.

Following an informal meeting of the state council of ministers, Saini said that all ministers, party MLAs, and legislators have b...