The North News Chandigarh, December 19 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday accused the BJP-led central government of trying to weaken the livelihoods of the poor and labourers by making changes to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). In a post on social media, Mann said the proposed changes were an […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 18 The latest round of local government elections in Punjab has produced a clear significant political signal, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) continues to dominate the state’s rural power structures, while the gap between it and its rivals remains wide and, in many districts, structurally entrenched. Across Punjab’s 2,838 Panchayat […]
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The North News New Delhi, December 18 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the country’s armed forces demonstrated “high-impact, short-duration operational capability” during Operation Sindoor, describing it as a clear example of India’s growing air power and strategic readiness. Addressing the Air Force Commanders’ Conclave in New Delhi, he praised the Indian Air […]
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The North NewsChandigarh, December 18Punjab is strengthening its push towards advanced manufacturing and innovation after Amber Group of Industries announced plans to set up a major research and development centre in Rajpura, with an investment of ₹500 crore. The new facility, to be developed in phases, is expected to create around 1,000 high-skilled jobs and […]
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The North News New Delhi, December 18 India’s marine product exports recorded strong growth in the first seven months of the current financial year, supported by government measures aimed at boosting trade and cushioning exporters against global headwinds, including higher tariffs in key markets. According to data from the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and […]
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The North News New Delhi, December 18 Groundwater depletion and widespread soil degradation have emerged as some of India’s most serious environmental and socio-economic challenges, as climate change accelerates extreme weather events across the country, according to a major government assessment. The findings are outlined in the Ministry of Earth Sciences’ (MoES) report, Assessment of […]
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The North News New Delhi, December 17 The Online streaming content will continue to remain outside the jurisdiction of India’s film censor, the government has told parliament, clarifying that digital platforms are regulated under a separate legal framework. Responding to questions in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L Murugan […]
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The North News New Delhi, December 17 India has summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to New Delhi, Riaz Hamidullah, to convey what it described as strong concerns over a deteriorating security situation in Bangladesh, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday. In a statement, the MEA said the envoy was informed about activities of […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 17 Punjab’s Director General of Police (DGP), Gaurav Yadav on Wednesday said that the police have arrested a key suspect in the murder of Kanwar Digvijay Singh, also known as Rana Balachauria, following a brief exchange of fire in Mohali. According to the DGP, a team of SAS Nagar (Mohali) […]
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The North News New Delhi, December 17 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa, with the two leaders agreeing to elevate bilateral relations to the level of a strategic partnership. Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the National Palace, where discussions were held in […]
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