The North News New Delhi, September 5 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his greetings on the occasion of Teachers’ Day, paying tribute to educators for their role in shaping the nation’s future. In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Modi praised teachers for their commitment and compassion, saying their dedication to nurturing young […]
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The North News Chandigarh, September 4 Punjab’s Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian has called on the Union Government to provide an immediate relief package and enhanced financial assistance to farmers hit by devastating floods. He also pressed for the immediate release of ₹8,000 crore from the stalled Rural Development Fund and Market […]
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The North News Amritsar, September 4 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday met Punjab leaders, including Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu and state Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian, to review the flood situation before visiting affected areas and holding talks with farmers. The meeting, held at Amritsar airport, brought together key […]
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The North News New Delhi, September 4Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar in New Delhi on Thursday, during his first official visit to India since taking office earlier this year. Jaishankar said he was “pleased” to call on Wong and welcomed his “constant encouragement” for the strengthening of India-Singapore […]
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The North News New Delhi, September 4 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the Union Government’s proposals for wide-ranging reforms and rate rationalisation under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) have been approved by the GST Council. Modi said the move reflects his earlier Independence Day commitment to introduce “next-generation reforms” in GST. […]
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The North News New Delhi, September 3 In a landmark move, the GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Wednesday rationalised the indirect tax structure, cutting the current four slabs down to two — scrapping the 12 per cent and 28 per cent rates, while retaining the 5 per cent and 18 per […]
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The North News Chandigarh, September 3 Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian has said the state is grappling with one of its worst floods in recent decades, with more than 1.75 lakh hectares of farmland devastated and 23 districts affected. Mundian said districts including Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Mansa, Ferozepur and Fazilka have […]
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The North News Chandigarh, September 3 The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has won the Panjab University Campus Students’ Council (PUCSC) presidency for the first time in the institution’s history. Gaurav Veer Sohal, a research scholar at the University Institute of Legal Studies, secured 3,148 votes, […]
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The North News Chandigarh, September 3 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday urged people to extend solidarity and contribute to relief efforts for families affected by floods in the state. Mann said Punjab had always stood by others in times of crisis and now needed collective support to overcome this natural disaster. He appealed […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, September 3 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu chaired a high-level review meeting on Thursday to assess damage caused by recent disasters. Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police from all districts joined the meeting. The Chief Minister directed officials to prioritise the safe evacuation of nearly 700 […]
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