New Delhi, March 24 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that the government has launched several measures to strengthen the farm sector, claiming that farmers’ income has doubled under its tenure. Replying during Question Hour, Chouhan said agricultural production had risen and cited steps such as minimum support prices […]
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Rahul Chawla The North News Dharamshala, March 24 The ongoing Middle East crisis has begun to cast a shadow over the export of Kangra tea, with industry stakeholders expressing growing concern over potential losses. Iran, the largest buyer of Kangra tea, is currently unable to import the product due to disruptions caused by the conflict. […]
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New Delhi, March 24 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the conflict in West Asia and its impact on the global economy, with energy security emerging as a key concern. The call came hours after US President Donald Trump said Washington was extending by five […]
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Dubai, March 23 US President Donald Trump on Monday extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, saying Washington would hold off on strikes against Iranian power plants for five days as talks continue. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the United States and Iran had held […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, March 21 The Himachal Pradesh cabinet has approved a proposal to bar people accused in “chitta” (synthetic drug) cases from contesting panchayat elections, in a move aimed at tightening the state’s crackdown on narcotics-linked crime. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting held at the state secretariat […]
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The North News Chandigarh, March 23 Former Punjab Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar has been arrested by Punjab Police in connection with the alleged suicide of a senior state warehousing official, in a case that has triggered a major political row in the state, according to sources. Bhullar was held on Monday in connection with the […]
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The North News New Delhi, March 23 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told Parliament that the ongoing conflict in West Asia poses serious economic, energy and security risks for India, warning that the crisis could continue for a long time. Addressing the Lok Sabha on Monday, Modi described the situation as deeply worrying, saying the […]
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The North News New Delhi, March 23 Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said he will immediately order a CBI investigation into the alleged suicide of a Punjab government official if all MPs from the state jointly submit a written request. The assurance came in the Lok Sabha on Monday after Congress MP Gurjeet Singh […]
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New Delhi, March 23 The Lok Sabha has referred the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed scrutiny after opposition parties raised concerns over possible changes to corporate social responsibility (CSR) rules.The Lok Sabha approved the move on Monday through a voice vote after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed […]
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Rahul Chawla The North News Dharamshala, March 23 Nearly 3,000 residents of Akhankhola and nearby areas near Dharamshala say a badly damaged roadside drain on the Akhankhola–Sudhed link road has become a major safety risk, despite repeated appeals for repairs. Ajit Nehria, a local resident, described the road as the “lifeline” of the village. He […]
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