Shimla, April 2 The Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Thursday passed a bill that bars legislators disqualified under the anti-defection law from receiving pension benefits, in a move the state government said was aimed at protecting the democratic mandate. The legislation, titled the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Allowances and Pension of Members) Amendment Bill, 2026, was […]
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Chandigarh, April 2 Justice Sant Parkash, a former judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, has taken over as chairperson of the Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) in Chandigarh. Sharing details in its official communication, the commission described the reappointment as recognition of his work in strengthening the protection of human rights in […]
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New Delhi, April 2 Aam Aadmi Party MP Ashok Mittal is set to become the party’s new deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, replacing Raghav Chadha, after the party formally conveyed the change to the Upper House secretariat, sources said on Thursday. According to sources, the communication sent by the party not only names Mittal […]
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The North News New Delhi, April 2 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a second special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review India’s preparedness in response to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, with a focus on fuel supplies, power availability, fertilisers and food prices. The meeting, held at 7 […]
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Washington, April 2 US President Donald Trump has said American forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon, declaring that Washington’s “core strategic objectives are nearing completion” in his first national address since the conflict began more than a month ago. In a televised speech, Trump strongly defended the US campaign, saying military operations had […]
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Chandigarh, April 1 A blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters here Wednesday evening sent people panicking, with police saying a “crude” device appeared to have been hurled. No casualties were reported. A team of the National Investigation Agency was at the site to investigate the blast, which occurred at around 5 pm, a police officer […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 1 An explosion outside the Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh on Wednesday evening caused panic in the area and prompted police to seal off the site, officials said. No casualties were reported. The blast was heard at around 5pm outside the party office in Sector 37, according to Vineet Joshi, […]
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Shimla, April 1 The alleged suicide of a young MBA student from Shoolini University has triggered anger and grief on campus, with students accusing the institution of failing to support him before his death. Amid growing protests, the university on Wednesday announced a new scholarship in the student’s memory, saying one economically weaker student would […]
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Una/Shimla/Bilapsur, April 1 Tensions flared along Himachal Pradesh’s borders with Punjab and Haryana on Wednesday after the state’s revised entry tax for vehicles came into force, sparking protests and traffic disruptions at several entry points. The biggest protest was reported at the Garmoda toll plaza on the Kiratpur-Nerchowk route in Bilaspur district, where residents from […]
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Shimla, April 1 The Himachal Pradesh Assembly witnessed noisy scenes on Wednesday as the opposition BJP staged a walkout over the state government’s decision to give deputy commissioners limited powers to modify reservation rosters for panchayat elections. The issue triggered a sharp confrontation during the budget session, with BJP legislators accusing the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led […]
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