The North News Chandigarh, September 8 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, who chaired a cabinet meeting virtually from hospital, announced a series of decisions on Monday aimed at easing the burden on flood-affected residents and strengthening state governance. The cabinet approved the “Jisda Khet, Usda Ret” policy, granting farmers the right to remove and […]
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The North News New Delhi, September 8 Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India has the resilience to face any global challenge, urging businesses to embrace swadeshi and support the country’s push for self-reliance. Speaking at the 56th EEPC India National Awards, Goyal said recent international restrictions on exports of critical […]
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Kathmandu, September 8 At least 16 people were confirmed dead on Monday in massive youth protests in Kathmandu and other cities of Nepal, which turned violent with bloody clashes with police. Police used lethal force against the demonstrators who attempted to break barricades and enter the Parliament building, days after the country imposed a ban […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, September 8 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced that the state government will withdraw a controversial notification linked to higher grade pay, following strong opposition from employee unions. The notification, issued recently, had triggered protests among staff who argued it would reduce their salaries by […]
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The North News Chandigarh, September 8 Punjab Cabinet Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) state president Aman Arora on Monday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce a ₹20,000 crore relief package during his visit to the state’s flood-hit areas. Addressing reporters at Punjab Bhawan, Arora welcomed Prime Minister Modi’s visit but urged him […]
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The North News Chandigarh, September 8 Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh has warned that the state’s healthcare system has been left crippled by the recent floods, which he said caused an estimated ₹780 crore in damages. Speaking at Punjab Bhawan on Monday, Dr Balbir Singh said medicines worth ₹130 crore had […]
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The North News New Delhi, September 8 The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has furnished a formal letter of assurance to the Ministry of Justice, Kingdom of Belgium, and the competent Belgian judicial authorities detailing the conditions under which Indian Businessman Mehul Choksi wanted in the Bank Fraud case, would be detained if he is […]
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Srinagar, September 8 A Pakistani intruder was apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) at the International Border in the RS Pura sector of Jammu, the force said on Monday. Yesterday, the BSF apprehended five persons and seized pistols, heroin and a drone on the Punjab border, the BSF Punjab said. In a crackdown against […]
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Yog Raj Sharma Shimla, September 8 The North News Torrential rains have left Himachal Pradesh reeling, with more than 1,250 roads blocked across the state, Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh said on Sunday. He acknowledged that damage from this year’s disaster has been severe, with the Public Works Department (PWD) alone suffering estimated losses of […]
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The North News Shimla, September 8 At least 366 people have died in Himachal Pradesh during this year’s monsoon season, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said on Sunday. Of the total fatalities, 203 were linked to rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, drowning and lightning strikes. A further 163 deaths were reported in […]
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